We've all had bad days at work that we just couldn't wait to be over. I've had plenty in my career. If you found this post through search, you've probably got a lot of emotions stirring. I hope by the end of this post you'll feel better and more empowered. I've had many different jobs for over 15 years and can tell you it's unrealistic for any job to have only good days. We all … [Read more...]
Launch A Startup In Hopes To IPO Or Build A Lifestyle Business?
If you live in the Bay Area like me, you hear the word startup constantly. If you don't work for one, chances are at least a few of your friends do. In my case, my brother-in-law and at least ten of my friends work at startups. Most of them aren't that thrilled about the hours they're putting in or the pay they're getting, but they are living the Silicon Valley dream. If you … [Read more...]
How To Improve Employee Relations In Four Steps
People just don't talk to each other like they used to. The IT sector is just one of many industries which is being affected by poor employee relations and communication. Lack of communication between departments, and sometimes even within the same department, is a major factor in businesses failing or not gaining the full output and profit they deserve. The increase in … [Read more...]
Flip Flop, Ya Don’t Stop: Untemplater Income Report February 2016
For the first couple weeks of February I felt like a fish out of water, flip flopping around, struggling and out of my element. I was hospitalized at the end of January so it took me a couple weeks to recover and start to feel like myself again. I tell you what - it is absolutely incredible how our bodies can heal with proper care and rest. When you're really sick, it can be so … [Read more...]
Layoffs Are Coming – Will You Get A Severance Package?
Do you have a sinking feeling in your gut that more layoffs are coming? You're not alone. I don't think we're doomed to relive a recession as dire as 2008 in the near future, but the economy and the job market seem to be softening. I'm erring on the side of caution this year by making as much money while I can and being conservative with my spending. Although the job market was … [Read more...]