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Why Don't You Just Quit?
Every day there are millions and billions of people taking advantage of the media and different social networks on a day-to-day basis. It has been the new modern way to communicate, and in some ways has changed the market forever, right? Making the old traditional way of working your butt off for another company that doesn't treat you good or appreciate you, like a load of crap. People are constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to earn money, so they can work smarter, not harder. Now, don't get me wrong, no matter what it is that you decide to do, if you're shooting for the stars, there will come some measure of hard work that is to be required. Especially in the beginning process — But let's shift things for a second. When your working long hours, not seeing your families, being mistreated, full of anxiety, technically who's really benefiting and to what extent? Yes you are getting a paycheck, but you're unhappy, you're depressed, you're anxious, you're burnt out. Not to mention, every time you turn on the television or look at social media you see someone living the life that you so desperately want to live. Am I right or am I right?
By Ariona Lynn8 years ago in Journal
Auditioning
Let's talk about what the actor's real job is. If you think "acting" is the correct answer, I appreciate your enthusiasm! Auditioning is the actor's real job, the truth is unless you're Johnny Depp or Meryl Streep you're going to have to prove you deserve the job that the casting director, producer, and director are trying to fill. I know, I know it sucks and it can be so frustrating going to audition after audition and booking nothing. The truth is that their are millions of factors that go into casting a project, and although most of it is out of the actor's control I am here to give you a few tips and anecdotes that will hopefully help you feel more comfortable in your next audition!
By Maddy Berry8 years ago in Journal
I'll Never Work A Day Unhappy
On June 1st, 2017, I decided I would never work a job that didn't drive passion throughout my entire being. If you knew me, then you would know that the journey to finding the thing that will ultimately determine the rest of my life was ultimately not an easy one.
By Sierra Spears8 years ago in Journal
Our Untapped Inner Power
There are many aspects of our lives that we never look back on and think to ourselves, "Was I raised to believe in the idea of lack and does it run my life?"
By Alexander Howard8 years ago in Journal
Arc Business Aid - What? Who? How?
Not really sure if you've heard about the term "Business Consultancy" before, but just to have a recap or general understanding — it's a type of business that helps other businesses to prosper and grow by providing all the right materials and help, with the great specialists in the sector needed.
By Anastasija Jersova8 years ago in Journal
The Many Jobs of Me
This is chronicling the jobs that I acquired growing up and stories about them from my perspective. In each chapter there is a brief synopsis of what the job entailed and what was expected. The stories following the synopsis are just some stories of what happened while I was employed there, good, bad, and ugly. Some are funny and some are just plain “what the hell”.
By Dee Jay8 years ago in Journal
The Season of Giving...?
Care, but Be Aware Now, I know what you might be thinking: how can this girl be so cold? How can she not help those in need especially during the season of giving?
By Kori Oyler8 years ago in Journal
Chapter 2
The first day of work for the company I had to scan in to the time clock which could not be done any sooner than 5 minutes prior to my scheduled time. Then there is finding a clear computer and setting up the station for business by putting the tape into the tape deck and booting up the computer. Once this part is done it is the briefing on what we are selling and the numbers that we need to hit that day. Then the “fun” begins.
By Dee Jay8 years ago in Journal
Finding Temporary Work Through Catapult
So using this app Catapult has been a total blast! I've been using it for about a month now and out from the depleting money from my bank account with pretty much nothing going in, I decided to look for job opportunities.
By Hilda Hiong8 years ago in Journal
Discovering My Love for Writing
You're probably wondering what this article means to you. This article is the start of something new for me and it wouldn't be right to start it off this way. If you're reading this, you're probably still thinking about... what's something you love to do, something you're passionate about. The thought process of something like this is often slow and it takes a while to grab a whole of it. We're always told "do what you love..." but, what about the people that do negative things on the daily and think that's something their passionate about? Would you still say that to them? "Do what you love..." Doing something we're passionate about is the very start of everything and how everything plays out in our lives.
By Chasity Williams8 years ago in Journal
Solving For 'When': How Data Science is Cracking Marketing's Toughest Problem. Top Story - December 2017.
In marketing, as in showbiz, timing is everything. Even if you know what you want to say and who your audience is, when you deliver your message can be the difference between a sale and an abandoned shopping cart.
By Rob Salkowitz8 years ago in Journal
A Look Into Being a Starving Artist
The way I stand in life is quite different from other people. I usually divide people into two groups. The ones that understand art and the ones that have no clue. But let me explain, before you start feeling attacked and all.
By Carlijn Kortekaas8 years ago in Journal