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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.
How To Give Good Feedback to Online Stories
Ever gotten a message like this? "Zomg dis story is da WORTS!!!1 it sux just liek ur fayce! lozr" How about this one? "Wow. This story is amazing! There were some sections that I think could need work, but other than that I’m so blown away by everything else! Wow!"
By Meg Faulkenberry8 years ago in Journal
Getting the Best from Your Writer's Group
Here's why you may want to join a writer's group. Working with other writers can really help! Being an author is a solitary business. No matter how you do it, the job involves spending hours on your own getting the words down on the page. A writer's group can make a huge difference. An activity which can be very isolating actually introduces you to other people with the same interests and problems. But not everyone really benefits from membership. There are ways in which it can stifle your creativity and kill your ambition. It takes a little care to avoid this.
By Sebastian Phillips8 years ago in Journal
The Benefits of NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month. The goal is simple: complete your first novel draft within a month. Target word count: 50,000 words. I can tell you that this is a lot easier said than done. It's a challenge for any writer, whether you're a budding beginner or an excellent expert, this challenge is a real challenge. Whether you reach that target word count or not before December, you can learn some valuable skill sets as a writer. As they always say, it's not the winning but the taking part that counts.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Journal
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Is the Difference?
We live on a planet that is governed by the fundamental law — “survival of the fittest.” It is applicable to every living organism on this planet. Survival is the first and foremost goal of every living being. However, in order to ensure it, it is important to posses the right capabilities and skills. Be it predators that need to learn to hunt for their survival, or birds that need to fly, all of them need to be adept in acquiring the right dexterity which is essential for their survival. Humans initially needed skills that were necessary to protect themselves from the immediate threats. However, the nature of skills that were required for evolving, and the old skills that were once necessary became obsolete. With the development of society, survival of the people was inter-dependent. This made it essential for the people to acquire skills that could be put to use in order to service the needs of the society, and in exchange, earn a living and a respectable position in the society.
By Sandy Dsouza8 years ago in Journal
Building Family Wealth: Money Is Not Enough
Money experts are everywhere! That’s a good thing. Many of us come from families where extra money is spent on needs that cannot be set aside. At the end of the week (or end of the paycheck), sometimes, there is only enough money for carfare and gas to last until the next paycheck.
By Bonnie Simpson8 years ago in Journal
Overcoming Procrastination
Well... I, uh... Oh, I think Seinfeld reruns are on now. I don’t have anything going on Thursday, so I’ll probably sit down and write something then. Of course, Thursdays are when I like to go jogging in the park, and after jogging I like eating Chinese food, which makes me sleepy.
By Aaron Dennis8 years ago in Journal
Not All Sales Jobs Are Created Equal
I still remember my first job in commission based sales. I was selling pillows and e-cigarettes at wildly marked up prices to innocent passersby at the mall. Yes, I was the real-life equivalent to an internet pop-up ad. "Hey sir, isn't this the best pillow you've ever felt?!!"
By Jocelyn Ruiz8 years ago in Journal
How to Deal with Issues at Workplace . Top Story - November 2017.
Work-related issues a common in any profession. These types of issues are prevalent in every industry and affect people in the organization irrespective of their work portfolio, or the position that they hold. Dealing with these issues is critical as they can severely damage workplace environment and dent social fabric. So, for employees, in order to resolve problems that affect them and the surrounding environment, it is essential to quantify them, and then determine whether they can be tackled at a personal level or do they need interference from the management.
By Harmion Morris8 years ago in Journal
Want to Have a Business That You Can Be Around Dogs All Day?
Most pet lovers' dream is to have your own business or have a job where they can be around dogs all day long. Well, it's not very far out of reach. Take me, I'm 16 years old and I run my very own dog breeding, training and boarding business. And I make good money doing it. It may have been easier for me due to the fact I have an entire summer break off, and lots of days off from school. But, it's definitely not impossible to do with a job (or without one). See, as soon as I get home, I go work for my business, it starts out 5am every morning, I get up, let the client's dogs outside, feed them, water them, and then put them in their respective kennels for the day. And then, repeat as soon as I get home. Luckily, I have parents that work from home and they can fix any problems the dogs may be having during the day. And I am super grateful for that. But, in the beginning, it was me by myself doing this on the summer break.
By 8 years ago in Journal
The General Rules for Claiming a Child on Your Tax Return
Claiming a child on your tax return can yield quite a few benefits for the taxpayer, and some of these can be significant. Taxpayers will be able to claim the personal exemption for the child, the child tax credit, and the child and dependent care tax credit. For unmarried taxpayers, claiming a child will qualify them for the Head of Household filing status. Taxpayers may also be eligible to claim the earned income credit if their income falls below a certain amount.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
