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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

Why It's Okay to Leave a Job That Makes You Unhappy
I believe in job longevity. I also believe in employee rights. Therefore, no matter how long you are at your job for, if you are not treated right, and if you leave work and go home and cry more times than not, then it is time for you to look elsewhere. I did just that on April 29, 2018, after being there for five years. Now I know what you might be thinking: 'You've been there for five years, so why not just deal with it and stay?' I tried that for almost a year. I had hoped that things would get better. They didn't. They got worse. I was miserable. I would cry at least three times a week as I was getting into my car to leave to go home.
By Pamela Dirr8 years ago in Journal
How I Started Writing
I can say that writing has been with me since I was a young girl—since the day I wrote my first short poem about family when I was about 10 years old. I was so private with my words, that I often would destroy pages. I turned to writing, to vent, and cope with things. As I grew older, I would start to write in diaries/journals. Writing became an escape, from many things that were going on in my life. I definitely didn't know then, that I was going through depression. It was very hard to talk about my feelings, but very easy to write about it.
By E Ortiz8 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Make and Love Art Again
Have you ever sat down to draw or create art and just felt absolutely intimidated by the white page? Whether you have or not, it's still easy to get into a rut with art. You might find yourself drawing the same thing over and over again, or using the same colour scheme. Yes, styles and identifiable colour schemes can be absolutely lovely, but there are times when you just need to shake it up. But, for me at least, I can feel even more intimidated by trying something new when I'm already having difficulty with my staple.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)8 years ago in Journal
10 Warning Signs of a Bad Employee
You never want to really see an employee go. After all, you’ve put time, effort and money into the hiring process, as well as their career development, and would prefer to keep every team member for as long as it remains profitable. However, if there’s a certain individual who’s sticking out from everyone else as the weakest link, it might be time to reevaluate their position. You probably already have your hunches, but if you need a little extra reassurance, here are some warning signs of a bad employee, who may need to be let go sooner rather than later.
By Leila Parker8 years ago in Journal
How To Be a More Productive Writer
As an amateur writer of poetry, like any author, I sometimes find myself getting into a creative slump. Now this (for me, at least) is not necessarily a product of 'writers block' as much as it is laziness & me just choosing to be unproductive.
By Ali Brown8 years ago in Journal
Let Your Voice Shine in Podcasting. Top Story - July 2018.
Before a career in podcasting, I started off as a vlogger and blogger. I worked tirelessly and diligently as I would make videos and write entries to captivate one's attention. Vlogging and blogging did generate income and help me build my brand, but with the increasing number of bloggers and vloggers on various outlets, I became disenchanted and felt that I had to compete viciously in order to stay relevant.
By Merlin Mystique8 years ago in Journal
The Good Days... And The Bad
Art and design are supposed to be things which make people happy, but throughout history the most art of just about every genre has been made by people who have been suffering from a range of mental illnesses and have poured it all into their work, either to deal with it or to give it some form of outlet.
By Trevor Day8 years ago in Journal
Networking Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
As the economy and the job market continue to rapidly evolve, it is a daunting task just to keep up and adapt to the changing climate of the business world. These days, the most successful businesspeople are the self-starters who have large networks of entrepreneurs who help each other get their foot in the door of any number of business opportunities.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Learn Blender 3D
The world is has dived head first into an age where technology and creative collide to bring us more advancements in living and entertainment than ever before. We use this technology now often without a second thought on how the technology works or what we would do without it.
By Joe Baily8 years ago in Journal
From a Housewife to a Position in the Embassy: The Story of an Immigrant
Now an accountant in the Embassy of Armenia to Bulgaria, she has come a long way since leaving her hometown, the capital of Armenia, Yerevan at the age of 25 with nothing. Despite the obstacles of being a single mother, she managed to keep her head high and create a global professional network.
By Michelle Sarkisyan8 years ago in Journal
Top 5 Tips For Managing Stress and Anxiety At Work
We've all been there, walking into work with a plan of action and the next thing you know you're putting out fires left and right, the phone is ringing off the hook, and "omg, this has to be done right now." Your body goes into flight or fight mode, your stomach turns into knots, and that delicious lunch you packed goes unnoticed because you just can't stomach the thought of food.
By Kristi Jacobsen8 years ago in Journal
Utilitarian Standpoint: Language Discrimination
If my diet was the first thing, I remember being discriminated for, then my “lack” in linguistic skills is something, I am always reminded of on a daily basis.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Journal