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Everyone seems to be talking about the “R” word lately.  Although it’s a scary and extremely overused term these days, it unfortunately has become a reality that we are perhaps living in: a Recession.  Who are the lucky people, you wonder, whose careers won’t be affected by this dirty word?  Here is a list of “recession proof” industries: Security.  Do you really think that crime will stop for a spiraling economy?  If anything, we’ll probably need to beef up our police force.  I’ve already contemplated just driving away at the gas pump a few times now. Energy.  I will employ people to find alternative fuel options if necessary.  Enough said.Education.  Our children still need education, even if we hand them over a bankrupt country.  Actually, education is probably more important than it has ever been since they will need to fix our problems that we created.International business.  … [Read more...] about Are You Safe From the "R" Word?

As a kid, I vividly recall dad sitting on the side of the bed, methodically laying out a series of tools.  Included were a cloth, a wire brush, a small tin and a bottle of liquid.  What the heck was all that stuff?Bring some old-school good business sense back to the work game, without the mess and the all of the tools.  Totally portable and entirely fool-proof, Shine to Go shoe polisher is the latest tool you need to add to your arsenal for career success.I'm one of those unlucky blokes, who despite my limited interaction with the outside world, must be strangled daily by a necktie.  That means nothing less than spit-shined shoes will do.  But it never works out that way. My shirts are nice and pressed.  My tie is knotted to perfection.  And my favorite Cole Haan shoes look like I walked through the forest to get to work.But a clean, well-groomed, tailored look undoubtedly commands respect.  According to FHM Magazine, 89% of men in the U.S. and … [Read more...] about The Secret to Polishing Shoes, Quickly

Ever wonder how those Fortune 500 CEOs do it? How they make so much money, and how they keep themselves so God-damned motivated all of the time? Well, recently I came across a book entitled “How to Develop the Millionaire Mentality,” so of course I took a look, hoping to gain an insight into these hyperactive-neurotic specimens. The book says that all you have to do is focus your attention in the right direction, on the right idea and the success will follow. I was interested by it and decided to look further into the idea that there may actually be a “successful mentality.” Here is what I found in the numerous biographies and occupational psychology research I've read. Working Hard Ever since the beginning of time we homosapiens have been searching for the quick-fix solution, and who can blame us? If I had the opportunity to get rich quick, I would most certainly take it, and never look back. However, this attitude is in complete opposition to that of … [Read more...] about The Common Thread Amongst Millionaires

Episode #79 of the Working Podcast brings you free career advice and employment news: - Dr. Jackie Black on the dangers of office romance and the scoop on finding love online. - Have an office crush? Sure you do! Learn about the different types and what makes them tick. - A rant about cubicle dwellers who speak out of turn. There are three ways to listen: - Stream on our homepage (shows plays instantly) - Stream from the player below (about a 60 second load time) - Download direct … [Read more...] about Flirting, Crushes and Love at Work

Episode #78 of the Working Podcast brings you free career advice and employment news: - Tristan Loo, founder of the Synergy Institute talks about maintaining your motivation and dealing with negative people in part two of our interview. - Roger August Young, a listener of the Working Podcast, performs a song about struggling at work to please Uncle Sam. - The Career Filter explores NotchUp, The Work Review and Catch the Best. There are three ways to listen: - Stream on our homepage (shows plays instantly) - Stream from the player below (about a 60 second load time) - Download direct … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Negative People

For a country that plasters yellow bows all over their SUVs - proclaiming "Support Our Troops" - we should get Veterans Day off from work, no?And I'm not just saying that because I'd like an extra day off from work. Rather then give the day off to teachers, bank tellers and political suits to shop the day away, we all should get the day off, and then have to spend at least half of it truly honoring members of our armed forces. Spend some time at a VA hospital or VFW hall.  Raise some money. Raise awareness. Do anything you can to help veterans.  A recent study showed that 26% of the country's homeless population are veterans.That's how we thank out troops?With over 200,000 strong in Iraq and Afghanistan, we clearly need to take better care of these folks.  Employers can start by mobilizing their workforces to do more on Veterans Day.  I know I'm generalizing.  There has to be some employers out there that do something special. Right?  Please let … [Read more...] about Working on Veterans Day? A Disgrace!

A spankin' new Web site is launching tomorrow: DealDotCom.  Normally, this blog is not a venue to plug non-career-related Web sites.  However, from what we're hearing, this site is going to be BIG - with the potential to make both of us some money.  And when you're a cube-dwelling slave, even vending machine change is better than nothing!In short, DealDotCom sells a single product a day at a "ridiculously low" price.  The products will be related to building online business, increasing traffic, monetizing your Web sites, blogs, Web design, etc.If you're involved in Internet Marketing in any way, shape, or form, these are the products that you're probably already buying... but our members get to snag them for much less than the little people buy them for.Alright friends, what are you waiting for?  Sign up now! … [Read more...] about Make Money With DealDotCom

Earlier in the year FORTUNE Magazine wowed" us with their "100 Best Companies to Work For."  Odds are though, you probabaly think that work sucks no matter where you are.  Are you telling me no one has a crappy, passive-aggressive, nightmare-of-a-boss at Google?  C'mon!  In honor of this list, and the countless other useless career lists, we have one of our own: Jobacle.com presents the 57 Best FICTIONAL Companies to Work For.  Since they're not real companies, work can't suck as bad! This list is by no means complete.  Please add your picks in the comments section below.  And don't forget about the Worst Fictional Bosses too!  We'll be talking about this on a future episode of the Working Podcast - so please subscribe now!57 Best Fictional Places to WorkArcade Flower Shop, Three's Company: Never any misunderstandings.Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, Harry Potter: Diagon Alley's finest.Victoria's Circuit, Futurama: Lingerie … [Read more...] about 57 Best FICTIONAL Companies to Work For