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Just hand me a pink slip now... and the rest of the workforce for that matter.  If you've ever gossiped about your boss - your job could be in jeopardy.Four folks who work for the town of Hooksett, New Hampshire say they were canned for discussing the possibility of their boss and a mystery woman.      The boss felt his family life was being threatened by the rumors and took swift action against the chatterboxes.   It's an interesting question. There's nothing more conducive for idle chatter then meaningless break-room banter.  Are you telling me that employer's are in the right for letting these people go for opening up their mouths?  Has Pandora's box been opened or will this foursome get their gigs back?I can understand both sides of the argument and am honestly not sure where I stand.  While I think it over - why don't you tell me what you think by leaving a comment below. … [Read more...] about Office Gossip Gets Foursome Canned

I wanted to share a tool that a certain cube dweller has been using at work in order to check his Gmail, visit eBay and surf other sites that his company has deemed "inappropriate in the workplace."This individual has been using this Web site for many months to get around the IT blockades.  Perhaps you already know about it but I figured why not put it out there just in case you have been experiencing the same Web discrimination!Your sites will load slower than usual - and you will get blitzed with two pop up ads everytime you open the site in a browser - but hey, you'll be free to do as you please.  And isn't that what the Web is all about?On an unrelated note, a big thanks to everyone so far who has volunteered to give my resume a overhaul.  I'm going to wait a few more days before I work out some barter deals so if you have any interest - please let me know! … [Read more...] about WorkHack: Checking Blocked Web Sites

This blog entry was started yesterday afternoon when I had convinced myself that Joe Torre would be fired this morning as manager of the Yankees after a sweep by the New York Mets.  Well, Torre lives on another day (thanks to a gutsy performance by a 22-year-old making his major league debut) - but is clearly hanging by a thread.  That leads us to an important question everyone will one day have to ask themselves - "When should I "hang it up?"  It's usually evident in sports with athletes hanging around longer then they should - driven only by their innate competitive edge.  Bowing out gracefully is easier said then done.  Instead, many cash in and water down there careers as their bodies let them down - in turn, letting down fans.  Their career stats spiral downward as production often tapers down to a crawl.So, aside from "knowing when to fold 'em," let's take a look at some lessons your career could learn from the New York … [Read more...] about 9 Career Lessons From the NY Yankees

Do you believe that the hiring process SHOULD NOT be based on: who you Know, self-promotion and random luck?Do you believe the Hiring process SHOULD be based on: the strongest performing employee getting the job, the candidate with the strongest accomplishments -- at work, school, and elsewhere and a market driven by merit?If so, you want to check out the "next generation job board" that ranks candidates by "Merit" - TalentSpring.comResumes are ranked by your peers in a given industry a la Digg. After you upload your resume you will be asked to vote on a pair of battling resumes.  You pick the better of the two - thus, burying the loser and elevating the winner.  2,000 points is the top in a category and 1,000 is entry level.Can you smell the foul play?  According to the company, if you have an abnormally large pattern of incorrect votes, YOU will be the one sunk.You can read more details over at TechCrunch.com.I'm not sold on the concept.  Who … [Read more...] about Digg Your Resume to the Top of the Heap

I'm always amazed to find my inbox stuffed (ok, maybe sprinkled) with your great e-mails.  Whether it's the scoop on a hot new career resource, constructive criticism or just a note saying "yo, wassssup?" - I love hearing from you.  That's why today's blog is turned over to you.  Here's a few random items that have been sent in from some working stiffs.  I encourage you to reach out and hit us up with an e-mail (JOBACLE at gmail DOT COM) or a comment.  After all, this is YOUR blog.  A place for real-world advice and a forum to share anything career-related. Gregory Burns Bridges!As many of you are aware, today is my last day at the firm. It is time for me to move on and I want you to know that I have accepted a position as "Trophy Husband". This decision was quite easy and took little consideration. However, I am confident this new role represents a welcome change in my life and a step up from my current situation. While I have a high … [Read more...] about Kissing Work Goodbye, For Now