A common interview question is "What inspires you?" Interviews are not the best time to delve into deep personal issues. So, most people respond with dry, uncreative answers like "my parents," or "being able to learn new things." Don't worry about how you may have answered "What inspires you?" in the past. I want you to think about how you would answer that … [Read more...]
25 Easy Life Hacks For Everyday Problems
I remember when I first picked up a copy of Real Simple magazine and found their section on new uses of old, everyday things. It was like I was in reader heaven. I love easy life hacks for everyday problems and finding new ways to reuse stuff! Even if I have absolutely no plan on using a piece of a pool noodle as a blade guard for a saw, I still think it's really cool to … [Read more...]
Why It’s Harder To Work For Yourself Than Someone Else
Are you dreaming about leaving a traditional job to work for yourself? Some people excel at self-employed entrepreneurship. They inspire us and make it look so easy. Yet others quickly crash and burn even with great ideas and the best intentions. Let’s find out why it’s harder to work for yourself than someone else sometimes. As alluring as breaking away from the traditional … [Read more...]
What to do if you didn’t get a promotion and your boss is an idiot
Are you wondering what you should do because you didn't get a promotion and your boss is an idiot? You probably want to scream, smash your desk, cry, slam every door in sight and punch your boss in the face so bad it hurts. I know exactly how you feel because it happened to me! Getting turned down for a promotion wrecked my life for a while. But thankfully I got my … [Read more...]
What To Do If You’ve Been Passed Over For A Promotion
One reason why people start hating their jobs is because they've been passed over for some less-than-deserving mortal. Others start resenting their jobs because they didn't get the raise they were expecting, despite the new hire making 20% more! Bitterness pervades, and things go downhill quickly if the situation is not addressed. So what happens when your manager … [Read more...]