http://www.savvysugar.com/ It Makes Sense. en http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/47_2008/f94aec71b7df3134_productivity.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="301" width="300"></span>Thirty-five percent — that's how much productive work the average woman does in an eight-hour day! <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com" target="_blank">Women's Health</a> broke down the typical work day in its December issue and found out what we are doing with the remaining 65 percent of our time: Email, 20.83 percent; looking for stuff, 18.75 percent; interruptions, 12.5 percent; Internet searches, 12.92 percent. </p> <p>Most of you said that you never <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2513448/" >sign out of your personal email</a> during the work day, and those who do sign out log back in a few times throughout the day. So, we're pretty much all guilty of that one, but what about the other time-sucks that detract from our productivity? <b>Women's Health</b> came up with 20 ways to avoid these traps, and I've selected their best ideas to share with you. Check them out when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498#comment job productivity The Grind women Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:15:48 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498 http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/47_2008/25b3fb00925153a4_job-search.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="296" width="250"></span>Dear Savvy,</p> <p>I'm wondering what you think is the best method for getting into a company. I am looking for a job in my area, and there is a specific company that I want to work for.</p> <p>My knee-jerk reaction is to apply for any job that I am capable of doing, but the more I think about it the more I think that it may not be a good idea. Does applying for every job available at a company look bad or does it get your name into company conversation?</p> <p>See my answer when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474#comment Ask Savvy job job search The Grind Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:30:28 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474 http://www.savvysugar.com/2502197 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/f35619cb4f71ce8b_obama.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="377" width="300"></span> Barack Obama is my boss. How would you like to be able to technically say that? If you're serious about wanting a job under the Obama administration, now is the time to apply. Typically, about 7,000 new jobs open up at the beginning of a new president's term, and on Wednesday the government <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122653748039422809.html" target="_blank">will announce which positions will be available</a> and where they will be located. </p> <p>The jobs last as long as Obama is in office and are referred to as politically appointed or noncareer positions (political experience is not a prerequisite). The positions cover a variety of fields offered at a wide range of salaries and experience levels. Fill out a <a href="http://www.change.gov" target="_blank">general application online</a> now to receive instructions later about how to apply for the positions that interest you most. A comprehensive list of all jobs will be available after they've been announced at <a href="http://www.gpoaccess.gov" target="_blank">gpoaccess.gov</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2502197#comment Barack Obama career job The Grind Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:30:48 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2502197 http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/862b304935a6afa4_review.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="240" width="300"></span>Doing what you can <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641/" >to prepare for a performance review</a> puts you in the best position possible for a smooth experience, but unexpected bumps can certainly arise. If you and your boss haven't been communicating well, that leaves an open door for surprise comments that could shake your confidence. Don't let these minor moments distract you from getting the most from your review. Check out these <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-performance_review_meeting_with_the_boss-573" target="_blank">tips from various industry experts</a> for handling potentially sticky situations. </p> <ol> <li><b>Ask questions</b>: Your boss may assume that you know what she's talking about when she tells you you're doing a good job. Ask what stands out about your job performance, and if she's dissatisfied with the job you've been doing, ask for specific examples and how you could do better next time.</li> <li><b>Tell your story</b>: If you think your boss's negativity stems from a misunderstanding, ask her, "I have a different perspective on this situation. Would you like to hear it?" Steer clear of defending everything your boss brings up. Sometimes, it's more appropriate to say, "I hadn't looked at it that way. I'd like to try that next time."</li> </ol> <p>See three more tips for your review when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892#comment career job Performance Review The Grind Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:30:41 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892 http://www.savvysugar.com/2495075 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/d60fa75019793d0e_mall.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="210" width="305"></span>The extent to which our economy relies on consumer spending has been highlighted with the way stores are suffering and already preparing for a painful holiday season. Retail companies don't just rely on us to make them profitable; many of us also rely on them to print our paychecks. Can you guess how many Americans work in the retail sector? </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2495075">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2495075#comment economy How Money Are You job quiz Savvy quiz Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:30:15 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2495075 http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/516d0f8601e7c50b_review.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="200" width="300"></span>Annual performance reviews often coincide with the holiday season, and that's at least true for Sugar HQ. While there's nothing to really be scared about, it's natural to try and think about what negative feedback you could be facing by over-analyzing the smallest mistakes from the past year. It's more productive to brush up on the positive details rather than be consumed by the negative, so replace any ounce of dread you have by being confidently prepared. </p> <ol> <li>If you went through a review with the same company last year, dig up your notes and check off the things you've continued to do well and the points you've improved upon. If you are a newer employee and this is your first review, ask your boss how you'll be evaluated so you know what to expect and can prepare accordingly.</li> <li>Think about the feedback you've received throughout the year. If there were instances where your boss suggested you could improve, did you take the steps to do so? Come up with a couple of examples of how you listened to what she said and applied it to your work.</li> </ol> <p>See two more preparation pointers when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641#comment career job Performance Review The Grind Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:28 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641 http://www.savvysugar.com/2490624 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2490624"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2490624',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2490624');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/98ad42685aa56295_job-cut.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarger" height="361" width="240"></span>It's a troubling time for the publishing industry, and the largest US company of them all, Time Inc., is reacting by cutting jobs from its magazines. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/11/business/media/11time.html/" target="_blank">Time has asked for 100 volunteers</a> from its editorial staff at a handful of publications, including <b>Time</b>, <b>People</b>, and <b>Sports Illustrated</b>, to volunteer to give up their jobs. </p> <p>Volunteers would of course leave with severance packages (terms undisclosed to the media). It's a tough job market out there in many industries, though some are still <a href="http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/starting/archive/2008/st0326.htm/" target="_blank">supposedly good bets for finding</a> open positions. What would you do? </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2490624" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Volunteer to Give Up Your Job Right Now?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'd give up my job for severance right now.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> I would if the job market weren't so tough.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I wouldn't voluntarily give up my job right now.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2490624" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2490624#comment job job loss poll Savvy poll The Grind unemployment Your Two Cents Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:12 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2490624 http://www.savvysugar.com/2486947 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/6af3c74122110e90_best-job.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="318" width="240"></span>You all enthusiastically shared some entertaining stories <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/1783470/" >about the worst jobs you've ever had</a>, but now I'm wondering what you'd say is the best job you've had. Most jobs have certain redeeming qualities, but which position would you say beats the rest?</p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2486947#comment I'm Asking job The Grind Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:30:06 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2486947 http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/5683086668af6852_pilot.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="235" width="300"></span>There are plenty of stories driven by bad news these days, so I was relieved to find the University of Chicago's study, "Job Satisfaction in the United States." The study summed up the careers where workers are reportedly happiest overall, <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-where_do_america_s_happiest_people_work-569" target="_blank">and found that these jobs involve</a> helping others, technical and scientific expertise, or creativity. Here are the 10 occupations where the study found workers to have the greatest job satisfaction and overall happiness. Are you surprised at any of the jobs on the list?</p> <p><br></p> <h3>10 Careers With the Happiest Workers</h3> <ol> <li value=”10”>Airline pilots and navigators</li> <li value=”9”>Industrial engineers</li> <li value=”8”>Miscellaneous mechanical and repairing occupations </li> <li value=”7”>Science technicians </li> <li value=”6”>Actors and directors</li> </ol> <p>See the five happiest careers when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093#comment career job The Grind Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:30:42 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093 http://www.savvysugar.com/2466902 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/147e5aac0cc8622a_resume-tip.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="228" width="300"></span>If there's one common thread of knowledge out there regarding résumés, it's that action verbs are necessary to get the interviewer interested. However, not everyone knows how to use these verbs to enhance their résumés, and countless candidates don't use them to the best of their advantage. </p> <p>Run through your résumé and look for sentences that begin with the phrase "responsible for," like "responsible for maintaining accurate financial records," and consider revising these bullet points. The verb maintain is included, but it isn't being used in an effective way. Instead, the point of your responsibilities will pack a bigger punch when you start the sentence with a verb and write "maintain(ed) accurate financial records." Don't stop there — when you add how your records maintenance was flawless or how your detail-oriented self caught several mistakes, you will have officially taken your candidacy up a notch. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2466902#comment job job search resume The Grind Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:30:28 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2466902 http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/d15d04d6c2f04d40_ugly-betty.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center outline preview" height="354" width="530"></span></p> <p>There's a reason why the adage "you have to start somewhere" has stuck around. Perhaps it's only mildly comforting to hear when you're in a job-hating state of mind, but the truth is most people have had to work their way into their successful careers. A common job title for recent graduates is administrative assistant, a position with a job description that usually doesn't do it justice. This jack-of-all-trades job has more of a career growth track than it did five years ago, according to a survey of executives, and several experts <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/jobs/02career.html/" target="_blank">shared information with The New York Times</a> on how to make the most of an administrative position. See their comments when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207#comment assistant career job The Grind Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:30:22 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207 http://www.savvysugar.com/2462974 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2462974"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2462974',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2462974');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/d41c87f10fa1f695_vote.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="279"></span>Casting your vote for the next US president should be a priority today, and we can expect Election Day voting lines to be on the longer side this year. Here in California the polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., so hopefully the long hours encourage everyone to get out and vote. Will you be leaving work early or taking time out of your day to vote? </p> <p><br clear=all></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2462974" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Your Two Cents: Are You Leaving Work Early to Vote Today?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'm taking time out of my work day to vote.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, I'll be able to vote without taking off early or leaving the office during the day.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2462974" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2462974#comment 2008 Presidential Election job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:15:45 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2462974 http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/93889643346e01ed_dryer.larger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline larger" height="240" width="237"></span>At the beginning of the week I told you <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302/" >about Careerbuilder's recent survey</a> that asked bosses for the most ridiculous excuses they've heard from employees calling to say they'd be missing work. You all responded with stories of unbelievable excuses you've heard or used, and below are some that made my eyes pop! Some are true and some are not — which do you think is most outrageous? </p> <ul> <li>"I got apricot scrub in my eye when I was washing my face. I cut my eye so I can't come in."</li> <li>A girl called in one day because she forgot to put her clothes in the dryer, and her dryer was old, so it would take several hours for her clothes to dry. By then it was not worth coming in to work that day.</li> <li>Someone called in sick by saying a wasp was in the closet holding all the work clothes, and the next day the worker called in say with a reaction to a wasp sting.</li> <li>"You know how when you are drifting off to sleep and you jerk awake? One woman claims she got whiplash that way!"</li> </ul> <p>See four more excuses when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967#comment boss job paid sick leave The Grind Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:30:19 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967 http://www.savvysugar.com/2446244 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/c6fe22786e2e2616_job-loss.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="203" width="305"></span>About 760,000 US workers were laid off this year and <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/27/news/vulnerable_industries/index.htm/" target="_blank">25 percent of employers anticipate layoffs</a> in the next 12 month period. It's suggested that the big question for some sectors isn't if, but when, layoffs will occur, and here are the industries that experts say are more vulnerable to a compromised workforce than others. </p> <ul> <li><b>Housing</b>: Beyond the jobs lost from the mortgage meltdown like mortgage lenders and homebuilders, jobs in commercial real-estate and at real-estate agencies could be the next to go.</li> <li><b>Finance</b>: Expect more layoffs as financial firms reorganize and consolidate.</li> <li><b>Retail</b>: The holidays look dismal for retailers and that doesn't fare well for industry employees.</li> <li><b>Publishing</b>: We can expect tough times ahead for newspapers and magazines that rely on advertisers.</li> <li><b>Autos</b>: Plummeting sales will likely lead to layoffs in manufacturing and at dealerships and suppliers.</li> <li><b>Travel</b>: With consumers spending less on travel, there may be layers of layoffs from airlines, rental cars, hotels, and restaurants.</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2446244#comment economy job job loss The Grind unemployment Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:30:12 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2446244 http://www.savvysugar.com/2440841 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/b1b51efc75ea6bbe_lunch.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span>Look around. Are you and the majority of your co-workers stabbing at the salads on your desks? According to a recent survey by Robert Half International, senior executives <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-let_s_do_lunch_or_not-557" target="_blank">work through lunch three days a week</a> and take about 35 minutes for lunch on the other two days. Because employees are inclined to emulate the habits of their bosses, you can bet those without an office are spending at least three days working through lunch. </p> <p>Doug White of Robert Half offers tips on how to combat the disappearing lunch break, and there is one in particular that I fancy. In fact, since adopting this way of work, I've discovered more time during the day and have been able to fit in lunch-time workouts a couple days a week — something that was impossible before.</p> <blockquote><p>When planning your day, set a few early goals for yourself. In addition to your daily to-do list, consider creating a "to-do by noon" list, for instance. Meeting these deadlines will give you a sense of relief and accomplishment, setting the stage for a more relaxing and enjoyable lunch.</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2440841#comment job The Grind work Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:30:33 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2440841 http://www.savvysugar.com/2438274 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/74c40166b3da7ad9_plan.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="199" width="300"></span>There may be signs that <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2170817/" >your job is on the rocks</a>, and as the job market has been looking increasingly grim many experts remind us to have a backup plan in case we lose our jobs. Have you been crafting a plan to fall back on if you get a pink slip? </p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2438274#comment job job loss The Grind unemployment Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:30:25 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2438274 http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2428108 <a href="/slideshow/2428108?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/9337af6ae2faa20c_resume.xlarge.jpg" alt="Five Things to Bring to a Job Interview" title="Five Things to Bring to a Job Interview" class="image xlarge inline left" height="320" width="241" /></a>Job hunting is a process more people are having to go through as companies undergo big layoffs in the face of a challenged economy. It's competitive out there and the little details matter more with crowded applicant pools. Make your case stronger by showing up prepared — check for these five items before you head out the door.<div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2428108?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2428108#comment interview job job search The Grind Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:30:20 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2428108 http://www.savvysugar.com/2426918 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/7b379e691f246f76_manage-up.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="211"></span>Annual performance reviews are right around the corner, so let's brush up on the boss's lingo to make sure we understand the feedback we're given. If your boss told you that you need to "manage up," would you know what she meant? </p> <p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122511931313072047.html" target="_blank">According to Rosanne Badowski</a>, co-author of <b>Managing Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship With Those Above You</b>, your boss wants you to "go above and beyond the tasks assigned to you so that you can enhance your manager's work." Helping your manager in this way makes you a greater asset and will make you more competitive for a promotion — managing up is a "help me help you" type of role, and it can certainly work in your favor. </p> <p>Executive coach Mariette Edwards says there are a slew of steps you can take to show you are learning to manage up, including things like jumping in when needed; maintaining a good attitude no matter what; doing quality work; keeping your boss informed; building relationships; being a good follower when the situation dictates it. Get the gist? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2426918#comment career job Manage Up Performance Review Savvy Vocab The Grind Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:30:40 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2426918 http://www.savvysugar.com/2421122 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/26c4981d44788c06_work-late.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="226" width="300"></span>We burned the candle from both ends during college, and during our professional lives many of us have been known to burn the midnight oil on occasion. Too many of us are guilty of taking our work home with us and fighting sleep with the glow of our computer screens. What's the latest you've stayed at the office or kept yourself up working? </p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2421122#comment career I'm Asking job The Grind Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:00:53 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2421122 http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/e68d11bd6eabd69b_raise.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span>Performance reviews aren't all about the money, but for an employee's bottom line, they are. Companies have been making big decisions this quarter based on the poor performance of the past year and the uncertainty they face going in to 2009. With big companies laying off by the thousands (in the last week we saw Yahoo and Goldman Sachs cut ten percent of their massive workforces) and many smaller companies instilling temporary hiring freezes, we can be fairly certain that 2008 raises will be, at most, unremarkable. So what if you want more to show for your hard work in the last year than the fact that you held on to your job? See three things to ask for when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099#comment career job Performance Review raise salary The Grind Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:30:20 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099 http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/886882e94c361a43_bath.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarge" height="203" width="305"></span>There are two main points that I took away from reading <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr466&amp;sd=10%2f22%2f2008&amp;ed=12%2f31%2f2008&amp;siteid=cbpr&amp;sc_cmp1=cb_pr466_" target="_blank">the results of a recent Careerbuilder survey</a>: Some bosses actually drive by employees' homes when they've called in sick, and some people will say anything to get out of going to work. Both parties are guilty, but the boss might be doing more damage than the employee in this case. </p> <p>Thirty-one percent of the employers surveyed said they follow up with employees who call in sick, some require doctor's notes, others check in by calling, and a creepy percentage drives by the employee's home. The employers reported actual excuses they've heard, and the most unusual responses are below. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but really, most of these are ridiculous. Which do you think is the worst?</p> <ul> <li>Employee didn’t want to lose the parking space in front of his house.</li> <li>Employee hit a turkey while riding a bike.</li> <li>Employee said he had a heart attack early that morning, but that he was “all better now."</li> <li>Employee donated too much blood.</li> <li>Employee’s dog was stressed out after a family reunion.</li> <li>Employee was kicked by a deer.</li> <ul> <p>See six more excuses when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302#comment boss job paid sick leave The Grind Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:21 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302 http://www.savvysugar.com/2420169 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2420169"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2420169',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2420169');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/3e35acd97ab6a007_work-from-home.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="231" width="305"></span>More employers are allowing employees to work from home on Fridays as a way to save on gas, a definite work perk if you ask me. Working from home can be better for some people because they claim to be more efficient without office distractions, but others claim the opposite — some workers need the office setting to be as productive as possible. Would you take the option to work from home every day if your boss were to offer it? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2420169" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Take the Option to Work From Home Every Day?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I would jump on the option to always work from home.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Maybe, but I don't really prefer one over the other.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I'd rather be in the office most days.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. See my comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2420169" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2420169#comment home office job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:00:14 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2420169 http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/9df18018f083141b_regis-and-kelly.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="320" width="289"></span>Maybe the person you spend all day with at the office has become close to you simply because you're forced to be around the person all day, but <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr465&amp;sd=10%2f15%2f2008&amp;ed=12%2f31%2f2008&amp;siteid=cbpr&amp;sc_cmp1=cb_pr465_/" target="_blank">according to a recent Careerbuilder survey</a>, there is a 20 percent chance your significant other is jealous. The survey discovered that out of more than 6,000 respondents, 10 percent said they have a work spouse, and of those people who feel they might as well be married to their co-worker, 20 percent said their actual significant other is jealous of that person. Workers were asked to rank platonic couples we see working together on TV, and below is the final ranked list. Do you feel like you have a work spouse?</p> <ol> <li> Regis and Kelly</li> <li>David Letterman and Paul Shaffer</li> <li>Jay Leno and Kevin Eubanks</li> <li>Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer</li> <li>Howard Stern and Robin Quivers</li> <li>Judge Judy and Petri Byrd</li> </ol> <p>See the other six platonic couples when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905#comment co-worker job The Grind work Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:10:27 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905 http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/45bc0eec792029bd_review.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="376" width="250"></span>We are nearing the end of the year and many companies are gearing up for annual employee performance reviews. There isn't universal support for this type of review process that often involves written feedback from managers regarding their employees, usually presented in person in a one-on-one or two-on-one format. Samuel L. Colbert <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122426318874844933.html" target="_blank">for The Wall Street Journal writes</a>, "It destroys morale, kills teamwork and hurts the bottom line. And that's just for starters." Colbert backs up his opinion with an argument featuring seven points. Do you agree with his idea to get rid of performance reviews? </p> <ol> <li><b>Two people, two mind-sets</b>."The boss wants to discuss where performance needs to be improved, while the subordinate is focused on such small issues as compensation, job progression and career advancement. At best, the discussion accomplishes nothing."</li> <li><b>Performance doesn't determine pay</b>. "The performance review is simply the place where the boss comes up with a story to justify the predetermined pay."</li> <li><b>Objectivity is subjective</b>. "The closest one can get to "objective" feedback is making an evaluator's personal preferences, emotional biases, personal agendas and situational motives for giving feedback sufficiently explicit."</li> </ol> <p>See four more points when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952#comment career job Performance Review The Grind Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:30:07 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952 http://www.savvysugar.com/2381765 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/6fa741f01007b20d_woman.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="213"></span>Most of <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2023246/" >our retirement dreams revolve around</a> a lot of R and R, but <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/10/17/octogenarian.waitress.ap/index.html" target="_blank">88-year-old Rosie Donaghey</a> came out of her retirement at age 70 to work as a waitress. This golden girl reentered the workforce after her husband passed away in 1994, and now has a loyal customer following that appreciates her wit and wisecracks. She currently works at the Wicked Wolf restaurant in East Bronx, NY, where she's locally famous for saying things like, "I'd rather be shot than eat clams."</p> <p>Rosie says that working isn't a necessity for her financially, but it's apparent that the job means just as much to her as it does to the customers that love her. Going after what we want doesn't ever have to end! She also has some advice for anyone striving to be a great waitress: "Be pleasant, and let them take their pick of tables." She later added, "I guess it's the blarney." </p> <p>Her last statement rings true in many professions — the gift of gab can go a long way. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2381765#comment job The Grind work Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:30:40 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2381765 http://www.savvysugar.com/2383769 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2383769"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2383769',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2383769');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/56dac66477040669_abroad.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="229"></span>When it seems like every possible solution leads to a dead end, the seemingly sensible conclusion could be to just start over. Many American professionals <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122411853414838967.html" target="_blank">are trying their luck outside the country</a>, having been ousted by their jobs and left with pessimistic feelings about the future of the US job market. </p> <p>Would you consider expatriating for career opportunities? </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2383769" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Consider Moving Abroad For Work?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'd consider working abroad.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Maybe, but I'm not sure I could handle a big cultural change.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I wouldn't consider moving out of the country for a job.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. See my comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2383769" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2383769#comment economy job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:30:41 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2383769 http://www.savvysugar.com/2369471 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/boss_0_0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="280" width="280"></span>To all of you boss ladies out there, Happy Boss's Day! October 16 marks the holiday for showing our bosses how much they are valued, and with 56 percent of you <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2349410/" >respecting your superior</a> it seems there is a lot of thanks to go around. </p> <p>Boss's Day might be slightly uncomfortable for someone that isn't used to singing her boss's praises directly, but as long as it comes off as a genuine thank-you your boss will welcome your effort in reaching out. Remember, it's very possible to be seen as a kiss-up in this situation, so don't go over the top in expressing your appreciation. </p> <p>Will you be acknowledging your boss today, or is Boss's Day just another meaningless Hallmark holiday?</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2369471#comment boss Boss's Day job The Grind Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:30:00 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2369471 http://www.savvysugar.com/2365158 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2365158"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2365158',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2365158');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/boss.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="210" width="315"></span>One of the common questions used to weigh whether or not a career track is right for you, is to ask if you could see yourself doing your boss's job. The corner office may seem appealing when compared to your cubicle, but observing the real responsibilities and day-to-day decisions made in that office might make you think twice about making yourself comfortable in your boss's chair. </p> <p>Photo copyright 2008 <a href="http://abc.go.com/" target="_blank">ABC, Inc.</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2365158" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Want Your Boss&#039;s Job?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I could see myself in my boss's job. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Maybe, but I need to learn more about her job before knowing for sure.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I wouldn't want my boss's job.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> I am the boss! </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2365158" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2365158#comment boss career job Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:00:49 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2365158 http://www.savvysugar.com/2365632 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/salary_0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="375" width="300"></span>So much of our lives revolve around work that the office has become one of the most common settings for TV sitcoms. Whether or not the characters are relatable, we can relate to what it's like to work, and sometimes the scenarios are eerily familiar. The actors get paid much more than their TV counterparts, but let's see if you can guess what they'd really make with their titles on television. How money are you?</p> <p><br clear=all><br /> Photo copyright 2008 <a href="http://abc.go.com/" target="_blank">ABC, Inc.</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2365632">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2365632#comment career How Money Are You job quiz salary Savvy quiz The Grind Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:36 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2365632 http://www.savvysugar.com/2365416 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/success.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarger" height="375" width="250"></span>Striving for perfection is horribly taxing on anyone, and especially the 41 percent of you who <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2156398/" >identify yourselves as overachievers</a>. It's one thing to want to be the best we can be in every aspect of our lives, but it's another to never be satisfied without absolute perfection. Instead of just focusing on the one thing that could be improved on a project the next time around, force yourself to step back and acknowledge a successful outcome when it's apparent you've done a good job. </p> <p>Beating yourself up for one thing when everyone else is looking at the bigger picture is a tell-tale sign that you are a perfectionist. Behavioral change agent Liz Bywater has a useful tip for anyone who falls in to this camp: <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-8_steps_for_staying_stress_free_in_a_tough_economy-539" target="_blank">Strive for success, not perfection</a>. She knows that perfectionists often fail to recognize their successes and advises, "Do your job well, really well, and your achievements will be recognized and rewarded."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2365416#comment career job The Grind tip Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:30:04 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2365416 http://www.savvysugar.com/2298402 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/41_2008/email.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="209" width="315"></span>It's hard to imagine what work would be like without the convenience of email. Memos and inter-office mail would replace the send and reply world we work in now, and there's some speculation that this type of environment would create a more trustworthy workforce. Researchers <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/02/emails-and-lies/" target="_blank">tested email versus written communication</a> and discovered that subjects were more honest when putting something in writing versus typing. </p> <p>The testers told the subjects they had $89 to divide between themselves and a stranger. Each used email and a pen and paper to describe their plan for dividing the pot, and 92 percent of them lied about the pot's size via email while 64 lied on paper. Liuba Belkin, a co-author of the study relates the findings to the workplace: "You’re not afforded the luxury of seeing nonverbal and behavioral cues over e-mail. And in an organizational context, that leaves a lot of room for misinterpretation and, as we saw in our study, intentional deception."</p> <p>Co-author Terri Kurtzberg adds, "People seem to feel more justified in acting in self-serving ways when typing as opposed to writing." Do you think the study's assessment of email communication is accurate? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2298402#comment email job The Grind Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:42 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2298402 http://www.savvysugar.com/2297655 <p>People always say there's someone out there for everyone, and perhaps the same can be said of people looking for work — one person's odd job might be exactly what someone else is drawn to. <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr461&amp;sd=9%2f23%2f2008&amp;ed=12%2f31%2f2008&amp;siteid=cbpr&amp;sc_cmp1=cb_pr461_" target="_blank">CareerBuilder surveyed almost 9,000 workers</a> and gathered this year's list of the most unusual jobs held by the respondents at some point in their careers. The collection of unexpected jobs brings back memories of my days driving a snow plow. Just kidding! What's the oddest job you've ever had?</p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/41_2008/cat-nanny.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span></p> <ul> <li>A: Autopsy assistant</li> <li>B: Bartender at the Liberace mansion</li> <li>C: Cat nanny</li> <li>D: Donkey trainer</li> <li>E: Elf at Santa’s workshop</li> <li>F: FBI Fingerprint examiner</li> <li>G: Grave digger</li> <li>H: Hurricane hunter</li> <li>I: Ice sculpture carver</li> <li>J: Junk mail machine operator</li> </ul> <p>See more unusual jobs when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2297655">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2297655#comment job The Grind work Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:00:57 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2297655 http://www.savvysugar.com/2279269 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/41_2008/masters.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span>Going back to school is a huge decision entailing two things that are valuable and hard to come by — time and money. A common misconception is that a master's degree will guarantee a bigger salary, but reality is that increased income is not automatic. We can weigh the pros and cons until we're blue in the face, and still end up without an answer about what is the best decision for our careers. </p> <p>MSN Money personal finance columnist Liz Pulliam Weston gives a <a href="http://www.oprah.com/article/money/career/200809_omag_decisions_work" target="_blank">simple but smart piece of advice</a>: "Talk to people in the positions you see yourself in someday, and ask what degrees they have and whether they needed those degrees." Many professionals are happy to help others who are interested in the same field, and getting that input could be just what you need to land on a decision. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2279269#comment education job MBA The Grind tip Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00:04 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2279269 http://www.savvysugar.com/2187445 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/40_2008/job.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left outline preview" height="300" width="300"></span>Asking for a raise right now might be out of the question as many companies are making personnel cutbacks, but that doesn't mean you can't do anything right now to make yourself more valuable to your employer. If you're in a position where you would normally be getting a raise but it's a no-way no-how situation this year because of budget reasons, consider asking for different responsibilities instead. </p> <p>Ask your boss if there are any new responsibilities that you can take on that would give your job description more depth. The more you're capable of doing for your employer the more you are valuable to her — a well-rounded employee is an asset and you'd be in a better position to ask for a possibly even more substantial raise when things turn around. Constantly learning and seeking opportunity is key in remaining competitive in your workplace and the job market. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2187445#comment career job raise The Grind tip Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:00:03 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2187445 http://www.savvysugar.com/2156398 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2156398"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2156398',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2156398');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/40_2008/hahn.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center preview" height="354" width="530"></span></p> <p>Photo copyright 2008 <a href="http://abc.go.com/" target="_blank">ABC, Inc</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2156398" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Your Two Cents: Are You an Overachiever?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'd say I'm an overachiever. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> I was an overachiever in school, but I'm not at work. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I don't think of myself as an overachiever. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2156398" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2156398#comment job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:00:27 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2156398 http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2148146 <a href="/slideshow/2148146?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/40_2008/what_sets_you_apart_0.xlarge.jpg" alt="Ten Tips for Getting (and Nailing) a Job Interview" title="Ten Tips for Getting (and Nailing) a Job Interview" class="image xlarge inline left" height="320" width="319" /></a>An increasingly large pool of unemployed workers, many who are highly qualified and have killer resumes, means that getting an interview and landing a new job is a longer and more challenging process these days. After sorting through piles of resumes, hiring managers are now <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2086806/">holding more rounds of interviews</a> than before. Get through the first round of interviews with these tips. <div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2148146?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2148146#comment career interview job job search The Grind Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:30:17 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2148146 http://www.savvysugar.com/2153698 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/40_2008/gradds.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="300" width="300"></span>Most of you have jobs <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/1663129/" >related to your college majors</a>, but have you wondered what your old major mates might be up to? PayScale put together <a href="http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/popular-majors.asp" target="_blank">a list of some of the most popular</a> majors along with the most popular jobs and median salary for each. Their list includes the ten most popular jobs for each major, but you can find the two highest paying jobs for the majors they provided listed below. Are any of these occupation / major pairings surprising to you? </p> <ul> <li><b>Business Management Majors</b>: Human Resources Director ($86,000), Project Manager, Construction ($86,000).</li> <li><b>Criminal Justice</b>: Operations Manager ($81,000), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($63,000).</li> <li><b>English</b>: Marketing Manager ($69,000), Technical writer ($65,000).</li> <li><b>Economics</b>: Consultant, Business Process / Management ($104,000), Project Manager, IT ($95,000).</li> <li><b>History</b>: Project Manager, Construction ($86,000), Operations Manager ($76,000).</li> </ul> <p>See five more majors and their corresponding jobs when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2153698">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2153698#comment career job salary The Grind Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:00:40 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2153698 http://www.savvysugar.com/2136594 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2136594"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2136594',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2136594');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/40_2008/retail.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="301" width="300"></span>If you're hoping to get part-time work this holiday season to finance your long list of gifts, it may not be so easy to find this year. According to a new SnagAJob.com survey, managers <a href="http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20080929005234&amp;newsLang=en" target="_blank">plan on hiring 33 percent less</a> hourly employees than they hired last holiday season. Shawn Boyer, the CEO of SnagAJob, says jobs do exist but you should start applying now to separate yourself from the crowd. </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2136594" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Are You Considering Getting a Seasonal Job This Year?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'm thinking about getting a job for the holiday season. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> I would get a seasonal job if I had a more flexible schedule.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I'm not considering a seasonal job this year. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. See my comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2136594" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2136594#comment job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:30:07 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2136594 http://www.savvysugar.com/2121451 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2121451"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2121451',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2121451');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/40_2008/fulfil.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="302" width="300"></span>If given the option, most of you would <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/1663164/" >choose to live a life of leisure</a> and volunteerism like Charlotte on <b>Sex and the City</b>. I'm wondering if the preference is based on the feeling that your current job isn't meaningful to you and you'd find greater fulfillment as a volunteer, or if you'd rather just have the time to do whatever you want and your preference has nothing to do with your current job. So tell me, is your job fulfilling? </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2121451" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Your Two Cents: Is Your Job Fulfilling?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, overall I'd say my job is fulfilling.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, my job doesn't give me a sense of fulfillment.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2121451" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2121451#comment career job Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:00:15 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2121451 http://www.savvysugar.com/2118522 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2118522"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2118522',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2118522');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/40_2008/yoga.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center preview" height="345" width="520"></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2118522" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Which of These Work Perks Is Most Appealing?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Free snacks</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Catered lunch one day every week</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Paid home Internet connection</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> On-site yoga or other exercise classes</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="4" class="form-radio" /> Free tickets to local events </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2118522" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2118522#comment job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:30:44 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2118522 http://www.savvysugar.com/2079711 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/39_2008/daylighter.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="279" width="280"></span>Daylighters are workers who manage to <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/09/24/lw.working.on.the.job/index.html" target="_blank">work two jobs during one shift</a>. Sure, most of us wear many hats in our jobs, but daylighters actually perform tasks for two different businesses while physically present at just one of them. Some of these career jugglers perform tasks for their secondary job with the permission of their boss at their primary job, but most hide the fact from their employers.</p> <p>John M. McKee, author of <b>Career Wisdom: 101 Proven Strategies to Ensure Workplace Success</b>, believes the trend "is being fueled by older workers not able to replace the income of an earlier single job and younger ones seeking to ease into a new vocation." If you're considering taking on responsibilities of another job while you're on the clock, be prepared to work long hours. Founder of HR.com Debbie McGrath says it is "acceptable to ask permission to perform other work during office hours, provided the time is made up." </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2079711#comment daylighter job Savvy Vocab The Grind Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:30:49 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2079711 http://www.savvysugar.com/2079123 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/39_2008/interview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="300" width="300"></span>Interviews tend to be relatively formulaic, and one thing we can count on is hearing the what is your biggest weakness question. "I don't know," isn't a sufficient answer — same goes for, "I don't have any weaknesses." The majority of you may have <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/1897632/" >declared your hatred for the question</a>, but that doesn't preclude you from having to come up with a passable answer. </p> <p>Yahoo asked <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-recruiter_roundtable_the_weakness_question-526" target="_blank">its Recruiter Roundtable for tips</a> on how to answer the precarious question and make the interviewer feel like it's a genuine response. See the highlights from the recruiters' answers when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2079123">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2079123#comment interview job job search The Grind Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:30:39 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2079123 http://www.savvysugar.com/2070238 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/39_2008/grind.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="280" width="280"></span>The glow from a leisurely vacation can quickly turn into anxiety-induced insomnia the night before returning to the office. You don't care about showing off your tan to your co-workers who have been stuck in front of their computers; you just want one more day of not adhering to a tight schedule involving more than breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. </p> <p>You can help yourself get back into the work groove by doing a little planning ahead of your vacation. When requesting time off, include the day after you're scheduled to fly home. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/09/23/rs.first.reponse.to.events/index.html" target="_blank">Real Simple points out</a> that your return to the office will be much more productive and less frazzled if you take the planned personal day following your vacation. Use the time to run errands and catch up on phone calls and emails so that you're not trying to juggle those details with your first day back in the office. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2070238#comment career job The Grind vacation work-life balance Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:21 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2070238 http://www.savvysugar.com/2069863 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2069863"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2069863',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2069863');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/39_2008/pain.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="345" width="280"></span><a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/The+Office" >The Office</a> does an incredible job of reminding us what a pain work can be and it makes everyday situations seriously funny, but when it comes to actual pain because of work the laughing comes to an end. There's nothing funny about lower back pain, carpal tunnel, neck and shoulder pain, or strained eyes. </p> <p>Do you have any ailments that you blame on your job? </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2069863" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Do You Have Any Work-Related Ailments? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I have at least one work-related ailment.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, I haven't suffered any physical pain because of my job.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2069863" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2069863#comment health job poll Savvy poll The Grind The Office Your Two Cents Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:30:23 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2069863 http://www.savvysugar.com/2063053 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/39_2008/job-loss.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="207" width="310"></span>Recent events in the financial world have highlighted the reality that jobs don't come with a guarantee, no matter how stable the company authorizing our paychecks appears to be. I've <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2029276/" >reminded you to service your resume</a> regularly, maintain contact with your network, and continue doing the best job possible to establish good references from your current employer. These are all important factors in planning for the worst, but I have a couple other ideas for what you can do when you have a strong inkling your job might be on the rocks. Find out what they are when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2063053">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2063053#comment career economy job job loss The Grind Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:30:37 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2063053 http://www.savvysugar.com/2063605 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2063605"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2063605',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2063605');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/39_2008/raffaelo.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="405" width="260"></span> New reports indicate that Anne Hathaway's ex-beau Raffaello Follieri was turned in to the FBI <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/09192008/news/nationalnews/aide_ratted_out_anne_ex_kati_129807.htm" target="_blank">by his administrative assistant</a>. A lot of you have jobs that fall under the <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/1573689/" >administrative professionals</a> umbrella, and most people I know could call themselves part of that club at some point or another. </p> <p>As much as some of the basic responsibilities can be frustrating to the point of exasperation, I'd rather stand at the copy machine for 10 hours straight and spend overtime at the shredder than work for a criminal. Would you have reported your boss if you had something incriminating on your conscience? </p> <p><br clear=all></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2063605" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Report Your Boss For a Crime? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'd report my boss if I had no doubt he was guilty.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Maybe, but if I thought something was fishy I might just quit and not say anything.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> It depends how much money the boss would give me to keep the facts to myself.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> No, I wouldn't report my boss for criminal activity.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="4" class="form-radio" /> Something else. See my comments below.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2063605" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2063605#comment Anne Hathaway boss job poll Raffaello Follieri Savvy poll Your Two Cents Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:30:13 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2063605 http://www.savvysugar.com/2053503 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/38_2008/job.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="225" width="300"></span>In honor of <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/The+Office/" >The Office</a>'s return this Thursday, I'm celebrating by highlighting the show's spot-on commentary on the workplace. Did you know Dunder Mifflin has its own <a href="http://www.dundermifflin.com/index.shtml" target="_blank">official company website</a>, complete with corporate jargon? Here's the paper company's mission statement.</p> <blockquote><p>Dunder Mifflin Inc. provides its customers quality office and information technology products, furniture, printing values and the expertise required for making informed buying choices. We provide our products and services with a dedication to the highest degree of integrity and quality of customer satisfaction, developing long-term professional relationships with employees that develop pride, creating a stable working environment and company spirit.</p></blockquote> <p>Sound familiar? That's because there is a special language companies use to express themselves. Whether the product is paper or apparel, the message seems to be pretty similar. Exhibit A, here's <a href="http://www.gapinc.com/public/index.shtml" target="_blank">what's important to the Gap</a>. </p> <blockquote><p>Our purpose? Simply, to make it easy for you to express your personal style throughout your life. We have more than 150,000 passionate, talented people around the world who help bring this purpose to life for our customers. Across our company and embedded in our culture are key values that guide our success: integrity, respect, open-mindedness, quality and balance.</p></blockquote> <p>Have you ever checked out your company's website and payed attention to how it wants to be seen? </p> <p>Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.nbc.com/" target="_blank">NBC</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2053503#comment career job office The Grind The Office Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:30:24 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2053503 http://www.savvysugar.com/2053661 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2053661"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2053661',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2053661');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/38_2008/teacher.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="300" width="300"></span>A recent survey found that <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/CareerManagement/story?id=5844247&amp;page=1" target="_blank">42 percent of 24-to-60 year old</a> college educated respondents would consider becoming a teacher. The most common motivation for the potential career change is that most feel the job would be personally rewarding, and the second reason is that respondents would feel they'd be making a difference. </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2053661" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Consider a Career in Teaching?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'd consider making a career change and becoming a teacher.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, a teaching career doesn't interest me.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Teaching is already my career. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2053661" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2053661#comment career job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:30:09 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2053661 http://www.savvysugar.com/2037163 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/38_2008/interview2.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="300" width="300"></span>Q: Dear Savvy,</p> <p>I have an advanced degree in Science and Engineering and am currently job hunting. I keep seeing and hearing conflicting reports about what to wear to my interviews. Any advice? </p> <p>A: Office attire seems to be a common theme this week — the <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/" ><b>Project Runway</b></a> contestants certainly had some interesting and varied ideas of what attire is appropriate for a college graduate entering the working world. Some of their creations may have passed once you've been established as an employee, but figuring out what to wear on an interview is more pressing because it's all about making your best first impression. See my tips for interview appropriate attire when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2037163">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2037163#comment Ask Savvy interview job job search The Grind work attire Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:30:45 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2037163 http://www.savvysugar.com/2033475 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/38_2008/move.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="300" width="300"></span>Consider this lesser-of-two-evils scenario: Your boss offers you the opportunity to relocate to a new city where you know nobody, or else you lose your job. Both of the options have their possible positives (maybe you want a new job anyway and just need the push, or you've been craving a move) but there are obvious negatives, too. Job searching and relocation are both surrounded by clouds of uncertainty — if you had to choose, which would you take?</p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2033475#comment I'm Asking job job search relocation The Grind Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:00:38 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2033475