Category Archives: Career

20-somethings and the unconventional work shift

Sarah Chain muses over the positives and negatives to a nontraditional work schedule.

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Should I go back to school?

To go back to school or to not go back? This is a struggle many young professionals struggle with, and there are some dos and don’ts.

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Working on Christmas: Employees that won’t be home for the holidays

While my Christmas wish is that everyone could be home for the holidays, I realize that might be a request even too big for Santa to grant. So, I’m sending my many thanks to all of the workers who are working hard keeping America running.

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Black Friday is coming. Please be nice to me.

As Black Friday sales get earlier and earlier every year, the stories of deal-chasers grow more and more insane.   In 2008, a Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death.   Last year, a woman pepper-sprayed an entire crowd … Continue reading

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What I learned during Hurricane Sandy … I’m old now

Kate Harmon talks about the lessons Hurricane Sandy taught her about being an adult and getting older.

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I wouldn’t have a job if it weren’t for networking

I’ve gotten every job I’ve ever had through networking, including my first job busing tables at a restaurant in my hometown. My brother held the job before me, and when I turned 14, I applied and used him as a … Continue reading

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Keeping your sanity in an overscheduled week

Sarah Chain shares a few ways to maintain your sanity when you’ve over-committed yourself to too many projects.

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In awe of working parents in my life as I just wanted to hide last week

Kate Harmon talks about having a bad week and being in awe of working parents who can’t selfishly hide when they’re in a funk.

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How to adjust to a new hometown

If you moved to a new hometown, here are some ideas on how to settle in and get connected.

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What’s the biggest issue for our generation this election season?

What issue is most important to our generation as we head into the November election?

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