Author Archives: pamela

Get It Done, Now!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by pamela

Ever have one of those days when it seems like you worked your butt off but didn’t get done nearly as much as you needed to? I have had several of those lately and today, I simply can’t afford it. … Continue reading →

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What to do with Free Time?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by pamela

Every now and then, I end up with a nice chunk of free time. And the first thing I wonder is how I am going to fill it up. And then, I get right to it. Eventually, I look up … Continue reading →

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Making Less Money Than Your Peers? Don’t Get Mad, Get Even

Posted on April 20, 2011 by pamela

Ideally, the best time to get a bigger salary is before you accept the job offer. But if you have been on the job for a while and know you deserve more money, or worse, just found out you make … Continue reading →

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Giddy with Gratitude

Posted on April 13, 2011 by pamela

Whenever I land a new job, I get really giddy with excitement. And as a military spouse, that “new-job giddiness” happens every couple of years because our service members get reassigned. It’s the relief of landing yet another job, the … Continue reading →

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It’s National Volunteer Week: Boost Your Career!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by pamela

It’s National Volunteer Week! And although you don’t expect anything in return for your volunteer time and efforts, what if I told you that your past and future volunteer work can actually boost your career? Well, it can. And here’s … Continue reading →

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Job Applications: Back to the Basics

Posted on April 4, 2011 by pamela

With so much discussion around online job search, resumes and networking, it’s easy to forget the basics of completing an effective job application, which by the way, is typically online too. So before you rush right through your application and … Continue reading →

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Virtual Book Tour: Now THAT’s How you Work It, Girl!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by pamela

Ever have the feeling that you just have to do something, but at the same time getting it done seems to elude you? A few months ago I became intrigued with the idea of a virtual book tour. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning: Your Reputation Precedes You

Posted on March 23, 2011 by pamela

When a friend’s phone was stolen recently, my immediate advice was, “suspend the service NOW.” I wasn’t really concerned about the potential financial costs, but I was more worried about the potential costs to her reputation. What if someone sends … Continue reading →

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Business Casual: Dressing for Success

Posted on March 21, 2011 by pamela

I NEVER thought I would wear a Hawaiian print dress and sandals to work, but I did. And that’s because in Hawaii, every Friday is Aloha Friday. And so, everyone, I mean pretty much everyone, wears the same attire. Now, … Continue reading →

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Get a Raise without Asking for One: Priceless

Posted on March 16, 2011 by pamela

Whether you think you deserve a raise or just wish you could get one, it’s time you understand that you don’t have to ask the boss for one.  Dust off your employee benefits manual and check out the many sources … Continue reading →

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