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 It's Not the Disgrace That it Once Was, Today Even the Best Employees are at Risk
Getting fired or laid off is obviously not an enjoyable experience and no one expects or feels they deserve it. But, it does happen. Perhaps you didn't get fired,but seemingly forced into a situation where you had to make the decision to leave a job despite what YOU wanted. Any of these instances are bound to evoke many mixed emotions. Maybe you are glad you don't have to put up with that dead end job anymore, or you might just feel as though you were let go from job that was your dream job, an opportunity of a lifetime. It's not the fact that it happened that can change your life for good or bad. It's HOW YOU CHOOSE TO PERCIEVE THE EXPERIENCE AND HOW YOU RESPOND THAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
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Office Protocol Can Sometimes Stand in the Way of Honest Expression
If you have one of those bosses who is considerate and kind, it's nice to occasionally show your appreciation by saying "thank you". It sounds easy enough; right? But sometimes finding the right way or the exact words to say thank you to your boss can prove to be a difficult task. You certainly don't want to be seen as the office sycophant. Believe it or not; many bosses eagerly wait for some type of acknowledgement for their efforts; although sadly, often they just don't get it. When is it appropriate to say thank-you?
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Dress For the Kind of Success You Really Want to Find
Your resume landed on the right side of the table, and has landed you an interview for the new position that you applied for last week; so that's great news. Looking through your limited wardrobe didn't feel quite so good, as you realized suddenly that you have absolutely nothing in the women's interview attire category. In fact, there's nothing even remotely close that will measure up. Did you know that 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you look? That doesn't leave much opportunity to wow your prospective new boss during your interview does it; especially if you've literally got nothing to wear! Looks as though you will be in need of a women's interview attire makeover!
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Discussing the Benefits of Working Moms Is a Moot Point Today
It's no longer considered a choice for many families today. For single mothers it's not even a consideration. So the questions we should be asking about "mothers working" need to be revisited. The days when most mothers planned on staying home and being housewives and raising children full-time are long gone. Many mothers must now work to help support their families. . To blend working and raising a family requires a great deal of discipline and patience, but most women have little choice but to prioritize within the parameters of their work lives and to basically "do it all." The real questions we should be asking is what can we do for the kids and the moms in these families to create an environment that is friendly to both.
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Some Women Arriving to True Financial and Career Equality
The business world is booming for women as we see countless six figure income chicks taking the Internet world by storm as they flesh out their savvy entrepreneurial ideas into home based businesses creating various job opportunities for women all around the world. No longer are women on the receiving end of low paying jobs that have always kept them at just below poverty. Job opportunities for women are blasting their way through cyber-space at an alarming rate.
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Plan, Prepare and Land That Job!
Hate job interviews? You’re not alone—most people feel that way when it comes to looking for work. The interview, however, can actually be fun if the proper steps are taken beforehand. The key to enjoying the interview and then landing your dream job is to have ways to prepare for the job interview stage of the job-hunting process even before they call you in. What do you need to do? Shine, by learning a few ways to prepare for a job interview.
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A woman is like a tea bag - you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. 
