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When we talk about people in broad terms, we use lots of descriptive nouns. I’m not talking about the role that specific people play, like student or mother or engineer. […]

Why me?

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I have moments when it feels like the whole weight of the world has landed on my shoulders.  Everything seems to be conspiring against me, both personally and professionally. I’ve […]

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I’ve had lots of bosses and coworkers over my lifetime.  A few have been truly inspiring, and a few have been … experiences I wouldn’t want to repeat. I’ve decided […]

As busy as you choose

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Everyone claims that they’re busy, and now we’re in search of even stronger superlatives.  “Crazy busy!”  “Going absolutely nuts!” But of course, you know the truth.  We all have the […]

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I worked for the same company for 31 years, getting to know a wide range of people across the globe.  But when I got laid off in 2009, I observed […]

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This may seem like an odd subject for a career blog, but stick with me for a moment.  I think it’s interesting. I’ve seen many situations with job searches and […]

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I was working with a person recently who was updating his résumé for an upcoming job change.  As it turns out, he’s very much a self-taught learner, preferring hands-on experiences […]

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I imagine you go through times like this:  I started working this morning, and was just overwhelmed by all the stuff that needs to be done today.  There’s a bunch […]

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Let’s dig into this question just a little. Sure, a primary motivation for your work is to make money so you can live, and support those you love.  But I’ve […]