Tag: employment
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When to Quit
There’s a lot of hype surrounding committing and not quitting, being dedicated to your work, and general over-busyness. But there are also times to consider quitting. Resigning is not giving up. It’s taking back your time and energy and using it for better purposes. We all get frustrated or worn out, even doing things we ... -
Money Isn’t Your Life
This week I learned an important lesson. Most companies will not care if you quit. I wasn’t under the impression they would, but I thought that startups and small companies would care a little. I’m sure some do care about the overall health of their employees. I love my internships because of the communities within ... -
Pushing Forward With A Purpose
The Trials And Triumphs Of Navigating Employment With A Disability From a young age, children are often asked one common question: what would you like to be when you grow up? The typical responses being a firefighter, a teacher, a doctor. When I was asked this question, I knew without a doubt that I wanted ... -
Temp Or Adventure?
The temp or temporary position I entered into for twelve weeks this past summer, has recently ended. What began as an immediate fix to an unexpected loss of income, turned out to be an amazing personal and occupational experience. In June, my family’s world changed suddenly, fear and chaos ensued. Panic and loss of sleep ... -
On The Hunt: Tips For Your Next Job Search
Job hunting is a daunting task, whether you are looking for a replacement for your current job, are looking for a second job, or you’ve been unemployed for quite some time. With unemployment at only 4.1 percent in the U.S. it would seem that finding a new job would be easy, but that’s not necessarily ...