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Why Hating Your Job is a Waste of Time

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Today’s post will resonate with many twentysomethings who don’t like their jobs and still have the opportunity to do something about it.  I agree with author, Jesse, when he says you don’t HAVE to accept career dissatisfaction as part of growing up.  Although changing jobs or industries may sometimes take a LONG time, it is entirely possible. [...]

February 6, 2012 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

How to Quit Your Job with Grace

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A big welcome to Melody Kiella!  This is Melody’s first guest post on MsCareerGirl.com! Recently I made a job change that required me to reevaluate my career goals, step out of my comfort zone, and resign from my first professional position. I had been working as an in-house attorney for a small Atlanta-based company for [...]

January 16, 2012 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

New Year Resolutions Professionals SHOULD Make

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What resolutions should you be making in the new year? When the calendar flipped to 2012, it ushered in a new year of potential and possibilities. As a job seeker looking to take the next step in your career, now is the time to make a resolution to turn the new year into a successful [...]

January 12, 2012 14 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Am I Ready to Face Fears of Starting My Own Business?

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Today’s guest post by Dave Thomas really resonates with me.  As a self-employed gal myself, I can tell you that these fears don’t really go away even after you’ve decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurship.  I just got off the phone with a friend who is self-employed and we both discussed how on bad [...]

January 9, 2012 7 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

6 Ways to Better Support Your Director

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It’s possible that no relationship has been more pivotal in my career growth than that which I’ve had with the directors I’ve worked for. And no position is more difficult than being their “right hand man.” In both of my recent positions I was required to work very closely with my directors and superiors. This [...]

December 27, 2011 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

My Job Search Journey

Today’s guest post is by Rachel Esterline. I’ve gone back and forth about whether or not to write about my job search. From the reason behind the decision to leave the agency world to the interview process itself, it’s been a roller coaster of a journey. However, I’ve received several direct messages and emails from other young [...]

December 26, 2011 16 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Don’t Think About How Much You Hate Your Job… You Might Feel The Urge To Do Something About It

I meet people all the time who hate their job but rather than help them wallow in their misery, I try and help them see the possibilities. What do you want to do instead? What’s your dream job? Is it… … Becoming a Feng Shui consultant … Moving to L.A to be an actress and photographer [...]

December 19, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Take Time to Celebrate Your Successes

Answer me honestly – when is the last time you purposely celebrated a success in your life?  Please say it wasn’t your High School graduation or your wedding! I’m talking doing something great but often overlooked such as finishing a huge creative project, winning new business, achieving your goal weight or getting a new job. [...]

November 29, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Gift Ideas for Your Co-Workers

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Having to be in the company of your co-workers at least five times a day, eight hours a week, it is inevitable for us women to grow close and develop an intimate friendship with some of the people that we work with day in and day out. That said, when a co-worker’s birthday comes around, [...]

November 25, 2011 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

A Manager’s Perspective on Extra Time Off

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I work for a small company that is only able to offer part-time hours to most of its employees. A couple weeks ago, just as cold and flu season was starting to set in and people were beginning to use their sick days, I had several additional employees with life issues. One employee was struggling [...]

November 21, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →