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Surviving as a Free Agent

CYTaylor — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:09:11 +0000

Twenty-five percent of Americans have declared themselves 'free agents' as a result of the downturn in the economy. What does it mean to be a free agent now that economic recovery is underway but jobs aren't part of the equation. Get advice on what you can do to stay in the game and survive the free agency market. . . . → Read More: Surviving as a Free Agent

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An Alternative to Working from Starbucks

CYTaylor — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:59:27 +0000

When Sally O'Dowd got downsized from a Chicago advertising agency last year she started her own business. At first she was working from home but soon realized she needed to be around people to share ideas. Then a friend suggested she try OfficePort Chicago, a new concept in collaborative working. . . . → Read More: An Alternative to Working from Starbucks

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Doin’ the job and having fun!

CYTaylor — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:19:03 +0000

I am three months into a job that I absolutely love. Every time I think about it, I want to pinch myself.

Managing the communications and marketing division of a healthcare organization geared towards professional development for healthcare executives can be a bit challenging at times. But truthfully, I am having a ball. I couldn’t be happier . . . → Read More: Doin’ the job and having fun!

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Let ‘em Win

CYTaylor — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:44:32 +0000

If you always do what you always did, you always git what you always got!

Negro League Baseball great Satchel Paige

I have seen this grammatically incorrect quote attributed to Satchel Paige, pitcher for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Baseball League. He later went on to pitch for the Cleveland Indians in the major leagues. . . . → Read More: Whatever You Do, Don’t Let ‘em Win

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Still a Balancing Act

CYTaylor — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:33:12 +0000

Whatever one thinks of work life balance is determined by how much one values work over personal life. The expression became big back in the 70′s as a way to describe the balance between one’s work and family. There have been more than enough documented cases of people who have lost the balance — placing more emphasis on work . . . → Read More: Still a Balancing Act

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