If you’ve always had a hankering in your heart to drive down the road like a speed devil, you don’t necessarily have to dismiss this desire. There are several ways to fulfill this desire while still staying within the boundaries of the law. For example, there are many careers that allow you to drive very fast. It may not be 100 percent safe, but at least it’s legal and you’re doing something worthwhile while getting your speed kicks. Here are five careers where your need for speed will come in handy and some tips on how to enter said careers. 1. Race Car Driver Watching a car race is a very exciting event. The only thing more exciting is to the one on the racetrack. By the very nature of their jobs, race car drivers need to drive as fast as possible. If you’re interested in this career path, you first need to decide what kind of car racing you want to do. Some types of car racing include NASCAR racing, drag racing or open wheel racing. Once you’re learned the basics of racing, it’s a … [Read more...] about 5 Careers That Allow You To Drive Very Fast
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20 Years of Service and All I Got Was This Lame Pin!
When Andrew suggested the post idea of corporate "years of service" awards, I had no clue it was such a hot-button topic. When I put out the call for people to share their company gift stories, several common themes emerged: * My company is CHEAP! * Why bother? * Who wears LAPEL pins? * They provide comic relief.So, Corporate American, listen up. Here’s what your employees think.Cheapies“IBM offers a fine selection of landfill worthy items - any one of these fine items can be yours for just TEN YEARS of service! * A "Henkel’s" Knife Set (Made in China not Germany) and usually on special at Bed Bath N Beyond for $69.99 or less (Someone needs to tell them it's bad luck to give knives as a gift.) * A truly hideous Cut Glass and Brass … [Read more...] about 20 Years of Service and All I Got Was This Lame Pin!
Top 7 iPhone Apps for Working While Abroad
It’s 2011 and everyone does everything on their mobile phones. Alexander Graham Bell is rolling over in his grave…hey, maybe there’s an app for that. There might as well be because if you have an iPhone, there’s an app for just about everything. Some are free, some are not; regardless, there are 7 iPhone apps that are invaluable to those working abroad. Let’s take a look at the free iPhone apps where functionality and fun meets. 1) Google Maps I’m happy to report that this is one of the free iPhone apps. Sooner or later while traveling in a foreign town, you are going to get lost. Face it. Since asking for directions may be an exercise in futility, being able to just jump onto your iPhone and find not only your location but where you need to go is an invaluable asset. This is something no self-respecting iPhone carrying traveler should be without. 2) TripIt You can pull up your itinerary by emailing it to ‘TripIt’ and it will be saved and synced to your iPhone. Even if … [Read more...] about Top 7 iPhone Apps for Working While Abroad
Being a Manager Sucks
Recent graduates and entry-level employees often step into the workforce with an eye on moving into management. The thinking is that with a management title comes more money, respect, and power—but that’s not always the case. Being a middle manager comes with its own set of frustrations. Before setting your sights on the corner office, keep the following things about management in mind. 1. You realize how little power you really have. The majority of ideas that you wish to implement must be approved by your managers. An inordinate amount of time is spent selling top management on changes. This major hierarchical stumbling block sets you up with all of the responsibility without any of the authority. Plus, it’s a time drainer that takes you away from the work that has to get done. 2. You realize you still need to do your old job too. Many people push for a promotion so that they can earn more money, show advancement on their resume, and ultimately have more … [Read more...] about Being a Manager Sucks
Stop Wasting Your Time at Work
March and April are two of the most difficult months to work through because there tends to be a lack of motivation; everyone wants time to fly so summer arrives and PTO’s happen every other week. However, it’s actually crucial for professionals to be productive during these two months because vacation season is fast approaching. The only way you are going to reach your work goals is if you use your time efficiently. This means avoiding unnecessary phone calls, distracting conversations, and chores around the office. If you let yourself get distracted every minute, then before you know it, its 7:00pm and you are still at the office finishing up work. Stay in "work mode" by applying these solutions to the following three common problems: The phone that never stops ringing You aren’t going to be able to get a lot of work done if your phone is constantly ringing. Aside from being annoying, your phone ringing every 2 seconds is also very distracting for you and your coworkers. … [Read more...] about Stop Wasting Your Time at Work
How to Get Your Spouse's Support About Your Lousy Job
Anyone married or in a serious relationship recognizes The Look – it occurs when you get home from your crappy job (Should I Quit My Job?) and start to once again talk about your day. I wouldn’t exactly call it "the thousand-yard stare," but it speaks directly to how your partner is receiving this communication byte. Here’re some of my possible interpretations of what’s going on in the mind behind The Look: · "Oh, God, not again." · "Does HE ever ask what kind of day I had?" · "He is NOT quitting that job!" · "I wonder if ‘Ice Truckers’ is on tonight?" · "Did I finish all that red wine last night?" · "Maybe I should be putting on the ‘ahhh, honey, I’m sorry about your day’ face." Why the Tuning Out or Frustration? Don’t get me wrong, even if your spouse is having the above thoughts in response to your crappy day talk, don’t assume she doesn’t care. But even a loving, caring partner hearing you complain about your job constantly is … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Spouse's Support About Your Lousy Job
How to Recover When a Positive Co-Worker Leaves The Office
An important part of being happy in the workplace is developing good relationships with your co-workers. Nothing is more satisfying than enjoying the company of the people you work with, especially if some of those people can create a fun and exciting work environment, one that is inspiring to your work and also to your attitude. However, we all know that the job market is fairly dynamic recently, which means that people come and go in jobs. How will you cope, then, when one of those fun and exciting people leaves your place of work, thus deflating the overall atmosphere at the office? Well, the biggest thing you should try to do is maintain a positive attitude about the situation; however, this is probably easier said than done, so here are a few ways to help you keep up your spirits after a fun co-worker has left your team. Adjust Your Work Routine One of the first things you can do after the positive co-worker has left is you can adjust your work routine to take on a different … [Read more...] about How to Recover When a Positive Co-Worker Leaves The Office
The Shiba Inu Temperament: They Make Great Workers!
Some mornings I wake up and wish that I was spending the day with my best bud, our first Shiba Inu Kenji. Instead, I strap on a necktie and mind-numbingly swipe my photo ID card to gain access to my cell for the next eight hours. Ever wonder how some of the nimrods you work with got hired? I often find myself thinking that Kenji and the Shiba Inu temperament make for the perfect coworker -- even sans opposable thumbs. Here’s why... Perfect Attendance He never calls in sick, arrives late, or misses a meeting – and it’s not because he doesn’t know how to use the phone! Kenji is institutionalized. He thrives on routine. This makes him a dependable and loyal employee, the kind that you know you can rely on. (Well, as long as there’s not a squirrel running by!) Merit-Based RaisesKenji understands that good work will be rewarded. If he succeeds at a task, he is given a treat right away. Imagine giving your dog treats based on the number of years you’ve owned him or her? More … [Read more...] about The Shiba Inu Temperament: They Make Great Workers!
Tweet Your Way to a Possible Job
I have to preface this post by saying I’m not one of those old(er) folks who shun new technology; I make my living writing, utilizing it every day. But I’ve been slow to embrace Twitter (“Twitter for Job Search? 10 Users to Follow”). I just don’t immediately think of it as a communication tool. Now I might embrace their stock if they go public… But I have to say, this article on WSJ.com caught my attention, “Here Tweeting is a Class Requirement.” I love this concept, “Businesses including Sprint Nextel Corp., Levi Strauss & Co. and Mattel Inc. are sponsoring college classes and graduate-level research to get help with their online marketing from the young and hyperconnected. Sprint, for example, supplies a class at Boston's Emerson College with smartphones and unlimited service in exchange for students working gratis on the company's local Internet push.” So Sprint gets free marketing services and the students get shiny, … [Read more...] about Tweet Your Way to a Possible Job
How to Backtrack From a Work Fight
Admit it. On an unbearably slow work day, you would sign up for a pay-to-view of "Project Manager SMACKDOWN!" Instead of the semi-civilized, passive-aggressive wordplay you usually get from these two, they’d get it out of their system and you all could get on with your day. Not that I’m a proponent of violent fighting at work, but wouldn’t it be satisfying to watch?Work ConflictBut a serious conflict at work can be really tricky. It’s not quite like a spat with your spouse or friend, which has different rules because it’s a personal relationship. You have to work with this person every day and you can’t really avoid the issue and get your job done. So, what comes next? It depends on where the conflict was left, how much damage has been done and what you’re willing to do about it.Skill SetAs we often bemoan here on Jobacle, the workplace is made up of an unfortunatelly large percentage of buffoons, clods and the clueless. Oh yeah, there’s … [Read more...] about How to Backtrack From a Work Fight