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He remarked, “ We seem content to dig for coal in a gold mine.” The small yet alarming ‘canary in the coal mine’ was that consumer tastes were moving, the way this commodity would be consumed was evolving, and with it a change in the rules of the game. In reflecting on this observation, it was clear the reasons for our contentment.
Most people get jobs from their network, not from a career center. And social media is the fastest, most effective way for you to build a network. As a Gen-Y who stopped going to college I found that real life experiences, networks and self education were more important and vital than a college education for my career track.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to keep a New Year's resolution Posted to: Goal setting December 29th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by econopete on December 29, 2009 at 11:36 am | permalink | I would say that the last step (#5) is a biggie. Is this your first time here?
It is too cute that you refer to your husband as "the farmer" I might start referring to mine as the carpenter. ;o) I had picked HER plate instead of mine. Here is a great new business book: Networking for People Who Hate Networking: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected by Devora Zack.
His brain is wired differently than mine which was a worry at first, but then I realized that all kids his age are wired differently and therefore when they are adults, the world will be a different place. Then I spent some time watching my son on his DS games and on the net. He's going so fast that I can't even keep up.
Mine will be on the beach amongst a small group of family and close friends. Did you happen to see this 2009 WSJ article on "Mangenta": [link] Pink inspires confidence in men apparently…I think it could make a great unisex accent color in a predominantly neutral bedroom. It's all very exciting.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Asperger's at work: Why I need a sick day to register my car Posted to: Diversity | Self-management December 1st, 2009 Del.icio.us I don’t see a crowd of people holding papers like mine. She talks slowly for me, and it’s comforting.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Announcing: Brazen Careerist Top 50 Places to Work Posted to: Job Hunt December 16th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by Tyler on December 16, 2009 at 12:22 pm | permalink | Reply Only one Science/Bio-Tech company on that list and it's Merck?
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Twitter can save your life Posted to: Networking February 10th, 2010 Del.icio.us Social media is about networking, and networking is about helping people. My problem is that I don't get social networking online.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Leverage the advantages of being an introvert at work Posted to: Diversity | Fulfillment | Office Politics November 30th, 2009 Del.icio.us Your career is only as strong as your network! Let’s do lunch! link] Posted by Alex Lickerman, MD.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to make business travel manageable Posted to: Productivity | Self-management November 11th, 2009 Del.icio.us I guard that timeslot jealously, for their sake and for mine. Some weeks I traveled to three different cities. And thank you.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Asperger's at work: 5 ways to be less annoying Posted to: Diversity | Knowing yourself | Office Politics November 24th, 2009 Del.icio.us on November 24, 2009 at 10:49 am | permalink | Reply Ugh. 3 is missing.) Posted by Jim C. So annoying.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Don't be a snob about career advice Posted to: Learn to take advice November 16th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by Alex @ Happiness in this World on November 16, 2009 at 10:40 am | permalink | Reply whoops, pasted the wrong text in my comment above.
Brief back story: I resigned from a job 2 weeks ago and plan to spend the next 6 months networking and volunteering, working as close to part-time as possible just to pay the bills. In my work with other entrepreneurs, many of them forget focus on the people (the networking and the contacts) who can help them obtain their goal.
Tweet This Facebook StumbleUpon Email this post to a friend Related Posts The sign of a great career is having great opportunities, and saying no Stumbling on Happiness Popular posts of 2009. The book "Trust Agents" discusses how contacts and networks in combination with skill and expertise lead to success. Mine are wrapped.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to put blog comments to good use Posted to: Learn to take advice December 8th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by M on December 8, 2009 at 11:11 am | permalink | Reply I cannot help but agree with M that you are brave not to make decisions out of fear.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Popular posts of 2009. Posted to: Fulfillment December 28th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook It’s the time of year when I list my top posts of 2009. Best wishes for 2010. I so loved that post ! So, thank you.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog 4 Twitter tips no one will give you Posted to: Diversity | Fulfillment | Networking September 28th, 2010 Del.icio.us I get what you're saying- you should be supportive of your network in order to truly make a connection.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Befriend the intern to fire up your career Posted to: Networking | Promoting Yourself July 30th, 2010 Del.icio.us Think of quitting as a networking event. I'd imagine all these apply, especially the network bit, but would you add anything?
Not that you asked for advice, but mine is to focus not on getting him to separate from X, which is his problem, but on how you deal with having a husband who isn't separated from X (the old saw: you can't change someone else, only yourself). But your problem is not that he has a separation issue with X.
But every time I walk through my hall, I think about how important it is to take risks with my house – because that’s what makes it mine. Notes from a grouchy networker Comments (58) Leave a Comment Hi Penelope, Interesting points about taking risks! Which, of course, is very similar to a life.
I do it for mine, too. In fact, today at lunch a colleague mentioned the NY Magazine article on parenting and we both said how much we both loved that article and then ended up spending the rest of the hour talking about it. :) Thanks for all time you spend adding links to your blog. I know how time consuming it is. I am as lost as I can be.
Someone whose income is regularly less than mine would probably jump for joy at my paycheck. Someone else may have been able to easily afford to buy food with the resources you had at the time. That being said, money management is also a relative thing. However, someone who regularly earns more would wonder how in the world I make ends meet.
Mine are always not dry enough, not warm enough, or not dirty enough for going into the chicken house. Penelope's woodwork looks just like mine. If Penelope's woodwork is like mine, it's an orange color. Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Coats are very important on the farm. I'm female.)
Is the most important thing to getting a good network? I've moved three times for a guy, giving up a great network and great job each time. (This, of course, does not have to be true.) And, good luck with the move back home. Question 2: How do I become an evangelist? Do I need to first become an expert? Should I relocate?
Posted to: Career fulfillment October 9th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by econobiker on October 9, 2009 at 9:47 am | permalink | Reply I have to say, Obama has just as much BS in his politics as any other politician that makes it to president. Posted by JR on October 9, 2009 at 9:54 am | permalink | Reply That's how mesmerized I am.
i hope you post about them because i had to surrendur mine to friends when we moved back to town. I also got chicks from Murray McMurray hatchery a few years ago – i got the rainbow layers – total fun! they are so comical and fun to watch. so whenever you need a little lift i recommend hanging out with the chicks!
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Why men should give women flowers Posted to: Learn to take advice | Office Politics October 28th, 2009 Del.icio.us Next step: Start milking your significant other's network of contacts since they are already impressed with you.
Fortunately, we have a bitch session network on Brazen Careerist , and Ryan is in charge of it. And I totally relate to your desire to wake up every day and spend a nice long chunk of time at Starbucks…that just became a career goal of mine. I maintain that I'll be barefoot at mine, but thats a whole 'nother issue.
He has asked me to not talk over him, but I have a hard time telling if it is his turn to talk or mine. It’s mine. Or maybe the silence is long enough that he is thinking I am going to talk. I start to panic because the rhythm of conversation is getting irregular, so I say, “Okay. And I hang up before he can say anything else.
It's mine, and I don't judge myself about it. Posted by thatgirlinnewyork on January 9, 2010 at 6:45 pm | permalink | Reply Your mornings are like mine, except yours are earlier and you have half the kids. Mine looked a lot like yours without the snow. I am usually 75% successful. This too shall pass.
I have some pretty crazy arguments for mine, also.) For some reason, your voice seems to get through to her much better and smoother than mine on topics like frugality etc. : ) She totally looks up to you as a mentor! Posted by kelley on February 2, 2010 at 4:11 pm | permalink | Reply It's all about the network, real or perceived.
Ok back to the salt mine. Now I know that your environment, if it doesn't suit you (mine isn't interesting at all after 50 years), it can make you very, very unhappy. A recent life coach session confirmed this (cheaper than a shrink). That was ages ago. And it can make happiness hard to come by.
Marketers and publicists have made a science out of getting benefits from being a celebrity—sponsors, a fun network, great opportunities that lead to even greater opportunities. I like having a part of myself that will always be mine, not the community's. I cannot imagine having that taken. " I can hear it now.
Mine from yesterday had 13 items on it, I was able to cross off one and felt almost giddy when I crossed it off. To Do lists are hard; it’s true and I struggle with mine every day. Posted by Umkhonto Labour on March 19, 2010 at 2:55 am | permalink | Reply Mine is slightly different. Have a great weekend, bye now!
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog We overestimate the gap between nonprofit and for-profit jobs Posted to: Finding a career | Fulfillment October 30th, 2009 Del.icio.us Thanks, Lance Posted by Lance Haun on October 30, 2009 at 1:52 am | permalink | Reply Two great truths here. "You
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Asperger's at work: Why I'm difficult in meetings Posted to: Diversity | Knowing yourself October 29th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by Catherine on October 29, 2009 at 2:37 pm | permalink | Reply Oh, Penelope, make sure she sees this post.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Asperger syndrome in the office: How I deal with sensory integration dysfunction Posted to: Diversity | Knowing yourself | Office Politics September 30th, 2009 Del.icio.us The math thing is especialy interesting to me because I had similar problems.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog My birthday post Posted to: How to blog December 10th, 2009 Del.icio.us Tips for coping when your startup is out of cash, May 2009 I remember this day so clearly. Posted by mktgexec on December 10, 2009 at 3:17 pm | permalink | Happy Birthday!
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Blogs without topics are a waste of time Posted to: Finding a career | How to blog October 6th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by Chuck on October 6, 2009 at 10:11 am | permalink | Reply Exactly. If the blog is an utilitary means, then you're right.
I ask them what their favorite thing about their day was…and then I tell them mine. You just might find the happiness you are looking for has been there along! An easy way to do that is when you are tucking your little ones in at night. So how do you do it? And is that something you really want to do?
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog First, be honest about what you want Posted to: Goal setting | Knowing yourself November 2nd, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by richa on November 2, 2009 at 4:07 am | permalink | Reply Good luck. I thought of one. You think of one, now.
Good managers will do their own recruiting by having their own great network. "Truth in all its glorious mucus" is a fine and rare thing, offering uncut gems that we mine for ourselves. And managers already recruit through networks – at least in areas of short supply, or PAs who they take from job to job with them.
About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Thanksgiving drama on steroids: Adding a family business to the mix Posted to: Entrepreneurship | Money | Negotiating November 25th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by Jennifer on November 25, 2009 at 1:57 pm | permalink | Reply Prevention dear.
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