Ever since grade school, we've been encouraged to play sports or musical instruments as part of our learning process. When all we wanted to do was hang out with friends before doing our homework, some of us had to spend another two plus hours practicing after school. The idea is to be as well-rounded as possible so we can go to the best colleges and therefore get the best … [Read more...]
How To Ask For A Raise In 10 Easy Steps
It's that time of year again for writing self appraisals and sitting down for your formal annual review. And I bet a lot of you are feeling rather unsettled thinking about how to ask for a raise. Unlike a lot of people who dread thinking about salaries and the year end process, I actually really enjoy this time of year. It's a time for reflection, a time for looking forward, … [Read more...]
One Nice Benefit Of Being Unemployed: Kindness
I caught up with some old competitors and a client for drinks and food the other night. The client was in town from Asia and game 1 of the Giants vs. Tigers World Series Game was on. I've known everybody for years, so it was good to catch up. Originally, we were just going to get a couple drinks, but when the Giants started turning it on with Pablo Sandoval cracking 3 … [Read more...]
What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What You Want To Do With Your Life?
Some people know from an early age exactly what kind of career they want to have. They have a laser like focus, start picking up skills when they're young, and fall right into their niche. But most of us aren't so lucky. We roughly know what we want to major in at college, manage to get our degree, take the first full time job offer we can find, and then start to question … [Read more...]
Back To School Tips For College: Don’t Make My Mistakes!
Back to school is here! Even though I graduated many years ago, I still get excited when I see all the bright and shiny school supplies lining store shelves. I have a weird obsession with organizing and as a result I tend to drool over notebooks, binders, highlighters, and backpacks with lots of pockets. August also reminds me of the jittery feelings I used to have this time of … [Read more...]