Day 3: It's not rocket science, but ...

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_ABW95AyIOiuKRvFi5SZ9YnyvQOn3U3sSo5n9cKLHUKdQRZhkQcXc35mbell66lmMtjMyuMdgA-GqWzLEVwlcWNHyNTd32uwSxBJfBNKftKqcp-6FwkfUt-LmYhDMyeO8RquKxcN3f9U/s1600-h/ErosionOfMotherEarth.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376377037284119682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_ABW95AyIOiuKRvFi5SZ9YnyvQOn3U3sSo5n9cKLHUKdQRZhkQcXc35mbell66lmMtjMyuMdgA-GqWzLEVwlcWNHyNTd32uwSxBJfBNKftKqcp-6FwkfUt-LmYhDMyeO8RquKxcN3f9U/s400/ErosionOfMotherEarth.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div align="center">ALEXANDER HOGUE<br />American, 1898-1994<br />Erosion No. 2 - Mother Earth Laid Bare, 1936P</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Picture taken in Tulsa in the Philbrook Museum of art--no flash used. This was one of my favorite paintings in the museum. It has nothing to do with this post. I just like it (and she kind of looks like me).</div><div align="center"><br /></div>In a nutshell, my "6-week , lose 10 pounds" plan so far:<br /><br />Sunday, Day 2 - 29.5 Points (good since my limit is 29 with using the APs and weeklies). I purposely stayed out of the gym and went for a 45-minute walk with my husband.<br /><br />Day 3 - 28 Points (if I don't eat another bite tonight and I think I can safely say I'm done eating for the day). I really struggled through my 90-minute workout this morning. It was like my feet were stuck in mud. I managed to burn 465 calories, but it was tough going all the way. Usually after five minutes I'm really into my workout. Not today. I wanted to go home and go to back to bed.<br /><br />What I've learned so far:<br /><br />Stopping binge eating, at least for the short run, is possible.<br /><br />Going to bed slightly hungry and falling asleep is possible.<br /><br />Journaling and counting Points is possible (and it works).<br /><br />Sticky notes with my short term goal of 152 placed within my vision in every room helps me stay focused. Me staying focused is possible.<br /><br />Sugar-free jello with fat-free yogurt and a few blackberries tastes great. Giving up sugar-free ice cream is possible.<br /><br />Getting to my 10-10-09 goal of 152 -- it's going to happen!<br /><br />I know what to do to lose weight, as does every single person reading this. We all know the secret formula for weight loss: eat less, move more. It can't get much easier than that...but it's still a struggle for me. Every second of every minute of every hour of every day of every week of every year. It's a big struggle, but one I'm determined to conquer.

Day 3 - struggline Day 3: It's not rocket science, but ...

ALEXANDER HOGUEAmerican, 1898-1994Erosion No. 2 - Mother Earth Laid Bare, 1936PPicture taken in Tulsa in the Philbrook Museum of art--no flash used. This was one of my favorite paintings in the museum. It has nothing to do with this post. I just like…

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How to Prepare for Maternity Leave

<a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/qs/ar5c00k66l6ry16nb9qs.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/qs/ar5c00k66l6ry16nb9qs.gif" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>I'm no genius, but I'm going to assume that most people are not best friends with their bosses. Sure, they might like each other, but they're not going to be included in the wedding party. (They might be lucky to get an invite to the reception.)<br /><br />Yet, when a woman finds out she's going to have a baby, the shortlist of people to tell inevitably includes the boss. Suddenly someone you don't want anywhere near your bedroom is the first to hear about your pregnancy.<br /><br />But how do you handle the whole ordeal? From breaking the news to severing ties with the office while you're gone, you have a lot of issues to tackle in the months leading up to your leave.<br /><br />If you're a colleague who's left behind during maternity leave, you've got your own set of issues to consider.<br /><br />When you're the mother-to-be<br />First and foremost, you need to work on a timeline that's comfortable for you. If you found out you're pregnant yesterday, don't rush to tell the boss just because you feel obligated to. Have a game plan first. Digest the news, tell family and friends, and then go to your boss with an idea of how you want to take leave.<br /><br />Once you've done that, you need to have some conversations, not only with your superior but also with your colleagues and human resources.<br /><br />Abby Carr, the managing director of BlissPR and a mother of three, knows what full plates expectant moms have.<br /><br />"For a lot of women who work, their identities are wrapped up in who they are at work, and so maternity leave brings up a lot of strong feelings around identity, loyalty, commitment [and] importance," Carr explains. "For better or worse, it's a great rehearsal for the realities of being a working mom! As one of my colleagues said, 'Welcome to the world of always letting someone down.'"<br /><br />As Debbie Downer as that outlook appears, Carr has a point: Once you decide to have a child, you need to keep your focus on what you want because you'll be pulled in several different directions. Carr suggests you do the following:<br /><br />Explain when you plan to return. "Even if you aren't sure, make a specific plan so that they can know what to expect -- and then if you have to change later, you can change. Just don't leave your workplace with a vague 'I will see how I feel,'" Carr says.<br /><br />Find out who's stepping in for you. "With your supervisor, find out whom they plan to transition your work to, and make sure that you start to have hand-off meetings with that person up to a month ahead of time," Carr suggests. "Pregnancies are uncontrollable -- you may plan to work up until the last day, but your baby may decide otherwise."<br /><br />Set limits of when or if you can be contacted while on leave. Let everyone know under what circumstances they can or should contact you while on maternity leave. "Even if you have every intention of staying in close contact with the workplace during your leave, give yourself the luxury of 'unplugging,'" Carr advises. "This is your child's only infancy; on the flip side, the workplace will be there when you return."<br /><br />Know your rights and responsibilities. "Make sure that you work out what your pay will be during your leave, and understand what portion of it will come from disability (state) and what will come from your employer. Plan your personal finances accordingly," Carr suggests.<br />She also advises expectant mothers to be forthcoming with any development that occurs during the leave. Despite your intentions, if you decide that you'd prefer not to return to work, be considerate and give as much notice as you can. Waiting until the week (or day) before your expected return leaves everyone in a bind.<br /><br />When your colleague is going on maternity leave<br />While a boss or co-worker is away on maternity leave, the team left behind often pitches in to help. Or perhaps just one person does. Either way, you're about to inherit new responsibilities.<br /><br />Sure, you probably don't need one more item on your to-do list. But here's an opportunity to show that you're not only a team player but also someone who is reliable and can perform well under pressure. Once your new role expires and the new mother returns to work, you might return to your previous position, but the bosses will now know what you're capable of handling. That can pay off down the road.<br /><br />Here are Carr's suggestions for workers handling a new role:<br /><br />Know where to find answers<br />"Make sure you have another colleague on the job who can answer your questions, especially in the first few weeks," she suggests. "Find out if there are any special circumstances or red flags (such as politics, problems or sensitivities) that you might not otherwise be aware of."<br /><br />Know the chain of command<br />Carr recommends you find out whom you're reporting to and what they want from you. You want to be sure your standards align with the right person's.<br /><br />Remember this is a period of transition for everyone<br />Any shake-up in daily activity affects everyone in a group, so all team members need to realize they're in this together. The new mother needs to keep her focus on her new baby (since this is the only time it's OK not to think about work on a daily basis) and to do this, workers need to step in where needed.<br /><br />"The worst thing a new mom can do is start worrying about the return to work in such a way that she does not fully bond with her baby. The best advice I can give is to focus completely on the baby while you are on leave," Carr says. "When you return, in my experience, you will be pleasantly surprised by two things: The world did not stop turning while you were gone, and the people you left in charge will have done a great job," Carr says.<br /><br />And, as always, a little gratitude can go a long way.<br /><br />"If you can, express -- before you leave -- that you are grateful to your co-workers for their help. They are going to have to work extra hard to allow you to enjoy a precious experience."<br /><br />Anthony Balderrama is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Search more than 100,000 Jobs by </span></strong><a href="http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?SB%3Asbkw=&SB%3As_freeloc=&SB%3Asbfr=30&sbsbmt=Find+Jobs+%C2%BB&lr=cbrockl&cid=US&excrit=QID%3DA3852768340946%3Bst%3DA%3Buse%3DALL%3BCID%3DUS%3BSID%3D%3F%3BTID%3D0%3BENR%3DNO%3BDTP%3DDRNS%3BYDI%3DYES%3BIND%3DALL%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPAYL%3D0%3BPAYH%3DGT120%3BPOY%3DNO%3BETD%3DALL%3BRE%3DALL%3BMGT%3DDC%3BSUP%3DDC%3BFRE%3D1%3BCHL%3DAL%3BQS%3DSID_UNKNOWN%3BSS%3DNO%3BTITL%3D0%3BOB%3D-modifiedint%3BJQT%3DRAD%3BJDV%3DFalse&IPath=ILM"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">CLICKING HERE!</span></strong></a> </div>

How to Prepare for Maternity Leave

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Two Part-time Jobs or a Full-time One?

<a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/k4/ar5c1rz73dltq8y6dbk4.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/k4/ar5c1rz73dltq8y6dbk4.gif" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>Would you rather have two jobs or one?<br /><br />Now, I realize that reactions will probably fall into two categories:<br /><br />1. "In this economy I'd be happy if I could find one job!"<br /><br />2. "I barely have time to do one job, let alone two."<br /><br />Both good points, but they also bring up two reasons many workers are choosing two jobs over one: the economy and time.<br /><br />For many job seekers, a full-time, permanent position is an ideal solution to their job woes, but the economic situation has put many employers on a hiring freeze. Even if they want and need full-time employees, they don't have the budgets to bring someone on board. They're turning to an alternative solution: part-time (and possibly temporary) positions.<br /><br />If you're averse to the 9-to-5 grind that monopolizes your weekdays, part-time jobs can offer you the flexibility you need. Today, plenty of people are doing this and they're finding it a better alternative than being unemployed or stuck in a job they hate.<br /><br />Survival strategy<br /><br />Scott Rutt works two jobs, although they're technically classified as full-time positions. In today's economy, he takes comfort in having at least one job to rely on if he loses the other.<br /><br />"I split my time between a business intelligence software company by day and a major financial reporting Web site by night," Rutt says. "I've found it very beneficial since both companies have downsized in recent months. I was able to avoid the layoff in both cases, but took a lot of comfort in knowing that I'd still be able to at least make the mortgage."<br /><br />Aside from financial security, two jobs can also offer you the comfort of a smooth transition into a new field or business venture. You can't always land a full-time job in a new industry, but with a second job, part-time job you have the flexibility to try new things. This is especially true if you want to be an independent worker or start your own business.<br /><br />"This is a great opportunity for people who have ambitions of being their own business to take advantage," says Jill Lazar of Everything Events, an event-planning company. "If you can't find a full-time job right away, contract your work out to small businesses that can't afford to hire someone full time." She runs her own small business and works as an event planner. Her partner does the same.<br /><br />"She enjoys both the security of the job and still receives health benefits, yet gets to be in business for herself as well. Sounds like the best of both worlds," Lazar says.<br /><br />Flexibility<br />If you're supposed to clock in at 9 a.m. and clock out at 5 p.m. (or later), your personal life and obligations have to be squeezed into weekday evenings and weekends. While that may be fine for many workers, it's not simple for everyone. Life doesn't always work around your 40-hour schedule.<br /><br />Heidi Waterfield has two part-time jobs at SFBags.com and Square Two Designs, both as communications director, and she finds the flexibility refreshing. This includes the freedom to concentrate on the more pressing job of the moment.<br /><br />"I can also focus my efforts on the job that is at that time most in need of my time," she says. "Sometimes when both jobs heat up, it gets pretty busy, but I'm gaining many more new skills by having two jobs than I would by having only one of them."<br /><br />Her latter point is also worth thinking about from a job-seeking perspective. In a competitive job market, you want to outshine the other candidates. A work history that proves you're the ultimate multitasker and allows you to acquire new skills faster than other job seekers? Not too shabby.<br /><br />You can expect find more employers open to these types of opportunities, says Robbie Kellman Baxter, a strategy consultant for consulting firm Peninsula Strategies.<br /><br />"One of the great things about this down turn is that companies are getting serious about flexible work. It's in their interest and the employee's interest," she says. Employers need help but don't have the financial freedom to hire whomever they want and job seekers need a paycheck and a job that's suitable for their lifestyles.<br /><br />"Two part-time jobs? Three part-time jobs? Short-term roles? Remote? It's all fair game," Baxter says. "Everyone is thinking more creatively and flexibly about their careers. Most jobs can incorporate flexibility around the scope of your role, the distribution of the hours you work, the location of work and the duration of your role."<br /><br />If you feel like your current situation isn't working for you as well as it could, finding part-time work might be the way to solve your problem.<br /><br />Anthony Balderrama is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Search more than 100,000 Jobs by </span></strong><a href="http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?SB%3Asbkw=&SB%3As_freeloc=&SB%3Asbfr=30&sbsbmt=Find+Jobs+%C2%BB&lr=cbrockl&cid=US&excrit=QID%3DA3852768340946%3Bst%3DA%3Buse%3DALL%3BCID%3DUS%3BSID%3D%3F%3BTID%3D0%3BENR%3DNO%3BDTP%3DDRNS%3BYDI%3DYES%3BIND%3DALL%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPAYL%3D0%3BPAYH%3DGT120%3BPOY%3DNO%3BETD%3DALL%3BRE%3DALL%3BMGT%3DDC%3BSUP%3DDC%3BFRE%3D1%3BCHL%3DAL%3BQS%3DSID_UNKNOWN%3BSS%3DNO%3BTITL%3D0%3BOB%3D-modifiedint%3BJQT%3DRAD%3BJDV%3DFalse&IPath=ILM"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">CLICKING HERE!</span></strong></a> </div>

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7 Signs That Your Job Could Be in Jeopardy

<a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/f8/ar5c4516dr19x533f6f8.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/f8/ar5c4516dr19x533f6f8.gif" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>Recent economic news is enough to make even the most assured professional feel unsettled about his or her job. It's only natural to question your own career prospects when confronted with headlines about the rising unemployment rate and companies' plans to reduce staff levels in the coming year.<br /><br />While it does no good to worry unnecessarily, there are ways to determine if your role is in real danger. Following are seven possible signs:<br /><br />1. Your workload becomes much lighter. If you've noticed a considerable drop in the amount of work you've been assigned, or you just finished a large project and nothing else appears to be coming your way, there could be cause for concern. A dwindling workload may indicate reduced business and, consequently, less need for your services. Similarly, if you're not being included in key projects that you were in the past -- or tasks you typically handle are being assigned to others -- there's a chance your position may be eliminated.<br /><br />2. Your work is cyclical in nature. Companies that are looking to trim personnel expenses often focus on departments or positions in which the work is cyclical, and the day-to-day workload could be supported with fewer people.<br /><br />3. Your position isn't viewed as a revenue-generator. When budgets are reduced, priority is given to employees who are inextricably attached to profit-producing projects. How pivotal is your role in generating revenue or reducing expenses? If you contribute directly to these efforts, you may be in a fairly safe position. If, on the other hand, your role is viewed more as a "nice to have" than "need to have," you could be on shakier ground.<br /><br />4. You're not being kept in the loop. This is one of the biggest signs that your job is in jeopardy. If you discover decisions about your immediate work activities or projects are being made without you, you have cause for concern.<br /><br />5. Corporate belt-tightening. A sharp change in the company's attitude toward basic expenses could be a tip-off that personnel levels also are being considered. Implementing one or two cost-cutting measures might simply be good fiscal policy, but several can signal more widespread cutbacks. It's important to note, however, that many companies that are belt-tightening aren't necessarily looking to reduce head count. They may be taking these steps to avoid letting people go.<br /><br />6. You're being asked to document everything. When management shows an increased interest in the status of your projects and the procedures for completing them, it could be because they want to get a better sense of how things are done and what still requires attention should your tasks need to be reassigned.<br /><br />7. Your sector is struggling. If your company competes in an industry that is experiencing a down cycle, layoffs may be inevitable. If your firm is affected significantly, it may reduce the size of its work force to deal with the economic realities it faces.<br /><br />Spotting one or two of these signs may not be cause for alarm. In fact, it could be a signal that you need to step up your game. If you enjoy your job and want to stay, continue to focus on producing high-quality work and demonstrating your value to the organization.<br /><br />That said, it never hurts to have a backup plan just in case you find yourself suddenly in the job market. Make sure your résumé is up-to-date and reconnect with members of your professional network. Also consider enlisting the help of a recruiter who specializes in your industry. These professionals can provide you with valuable career advice and, because of their deep networks within the local business community, can alert you to promising employment opportunities. Layoffs can sometimes occur with little warning, and the more prepared you are for a job search, the more quickly you'll be back on your feet and working again.<br /><br />Robert Half International is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm with a global network of more than 360 offices worldwide. 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Coping with a Job You Hate

Excerpted from "Career Building: Your Total Handbook for Finding a Job and Making It Work"<br /><br />Here's the bottom line: You have to get a job, you have to go to work and someday, you'll probably have to change jobs. "CAREER BUILDING: Your Total Handbook for Finding a Job and Making It Work" (Collins Business) is a one-stop guide for navigating all those times in your career.<br /><br />There's just no denying the signs. In fact you don't need any signs at all, you just can't stand your job. But how many of us have the luxury of just up and leaving a lousy job without having another lined up?<br /><br />Having a job you hate is never an easy thing to deal with, but sometimes you just need to grin and bear it until you have another gig lined up. Whether you're currently stuck because you just have to pay the bills or are holding out for the next great opportunity, here are some ways to get through the day:<br /><br />Set weekly goals for yourself.<br />Sometimes it is easier to make it to 5 o'clock when you can keep your eye on the prize. Even if you hate your job now, there is something out there that will make you happy. Make weekly goals to help you find that golden opportunity. One week you might strive to send out five résumés or attend one networking event. Setting these goals will give you something to work toward.<br /><br />Do one thing each day to help you reach your goals.<br />You don't need to cross all your goals off your list every day, but you can chip away daily. When you get up in the morning, set a daily objective for yourself and make sure you achieve it. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and keep you feeling good about your progress.<br /><br />Give yourself "me time" before work.<br />Going into a job you hate will be worse if you get to the office feeling rushed, stressed and frazzled. Set aside some moments of solitude each morning.<br /><br />Develop a positive morning ritual.<br />Treat yourself to a latte, get up early enough to read the paper, or just set your alarm to play upbeat music when you wake up. Improving your mornings can do wonders for the rest of your day.<br /><br />Create a diversion for yourself in the office.<br />Does being in your office make you yearn for the outdoors? Are the incessant ringing phones driving you batty? Do something to brighten your mood while you're at work. Take in a tropical picture and use it as your screensaver. Buy yourself a "joke of the day" desk calendar. Plug headphones into your computer or bring your iPod to work. Go out for lunch.<br /><br />Use your time to develop your skills.<br />Hating your job doesn't mean you can't learn new skills. Use your time to make yourself a better candidate down the road. If your company offers training courses, take advantage of them. Use downtime to learn something new on your computer. Pick up a management development book and read it at lunch. Turn this job into an opportunity for self-improvement.<br /><br />Blow off some steam.<br />Most people have an activity that helps them unwind and get rid of tension. Go for a run after work, go swimming on your lunch hour, or take a nice long walk. Put this activity on your schedule so you will have something to look forward to every day.<br /><br />Treat yourself.<br />To make up for your office misery, find little ways of treating yourself. Buy a good book to read. Treat yourself to ice cream. Buy some flowers. Shop for a new interview suit. Plan your next vacation. Find out what makes you feel better inside, no matter what is going on outside.<br /><br />Maintain your performance.<br />It is important to continue to do your work and do it well, regardless of your current situation. Set personal performance goals. Then use the accomplishments in future interviews.<br /><br />Keep your bridges intact.<br />It really is a small world, and you never know when you will run into co-workers from your past. Don't burn any bridges at your company because you are unhappy. Maintain your contacts and keep your relationships positive. You might just need a reference or a good word from one of your colleagues in the future.<br /><br />Realize that this too shall pass.<br />Right now, it might seem like you will be stuck in this job forever. Keep your chin up and remind yourself that you are in charge of your destiny. Search internal postings for new positions. Start your search for a new job externally.<br /><br />From the editors of CareerBuilder.com, CAREER BUILDING is filled with the statistics, tips and priceless information on job-hunting and working in the digital age, including good and bad résumé samples, using social networking, searching online, résumé "keywords" and e-mail mistakes to avoid. In today's unstable economic climate, CAREER BUILDING is the guide you can't afford to go without.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Search more than 100,000 Jobs by </span></strong><a href="http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?SB%3Asbkw=&SB%3As_freeloc=&SB%3Asbfr=30&sbsbmt=Find+Jobs+%C2%BB&lr=cbrockl&cid=US&excrit=QID%3DA3852768340946%3Bst%3DA%3Buse%3DALL%3BCID%3DUS%3BSID%3D%3F%3BTID%3D0%3BENR%3DNO%3BDTP%3DDRNS%3BYDI%3DYES%3BIND%3DALL%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPAYL%3D0%3BPAYH%3DGT120%3BPOY%3DNO%3BETD%3DALL%3BRE%3DALL%3BMGT%3DDC%3BSUP%3DDC%3BFRE%3D1%3BCHL%3DAL%3BQS%3DSID_UNKNOWN%3BSS%3DNO%3BTITL%3D0%3BOB%3D-modifiedint%3BJQT%3DRAD%3BJDV%3DFalse&IPath=ILM"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">CLICKING HERE!</span></strong></a>

Coping with a Job You Hate

Excerpted from "Career Building: Your Total Handbook for Finding a Job and Making It Work"Here's the bottom line: You have to get a job, you have to go to work and someday, you'll probably have to change jobs. "CAREER BUILDING: Your Total Handbook fo…

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5 Tips for Facing Change at Work

<a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/qm/ar5b56r76xrmtbd44vqm.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/qm/ar5b56r76xrmtbd44vqm.gif" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>Most people can recall dozens of situations when they experienced change while on the job. Whether it's converting from one software system to another, relocating to a new office or adjusting to new or revised protocols, change is inevitable.<br /><br />During economic turbulence, however, people often find that the changes they encounter on the job are suddenly much more frequent and substantial than usual. Unexpected layoffs, drastic budget cuts and the sudden expansion of one's job responsibilities are now all too prevalent in the midst of today's recession.<br /><br />For employees left in the wake of such changes, it can be difficult to set aside their frustrations and anxiety to adjust to challenging new situations.<br /><br />"When your company enacts change that represents some sort of threat or loss, the reflexive reaction is denial. You might tell yourself that it will never happen, it won't work or it won't affect me. Unfortunately, being resistant to change doesn't stop it from happening and may even jeopardize your job security," says Sandra Naiman, author of the recently released book "The High Achiever's Secret Codebook."<br /><br />Naiman acknowledges that adapting quickly to significant change is easier said than done.<br /><br />"We often resist change because we are afraid that a critical need will go unmet," she says. Naiman coaches her clients to identify exactly what they are losing. "In reaction to the same change event, one person might fear a loss of control while another might be threatened by a loss of status," she explains. "Once someone understands the source of their resistance, they are better able to manage it and proactively move forward."<br /><br />In her book, Naiman reveals the unwritten rules for being successful at work. According to her, embracing and implementing change are keys to being a valuable and valued employee. To respond positively to change, despite being fearful of it or resistant to it, Naiman suggests the following strategies:<br /><br />1. Define and acknowledge what is over and what is not. Honor those feelings of loss. Face them and do not deny any emotions that might surface. At the same time, identify what is not changing.<br /><br />2. Look for the pony. Naiman recalls the joke about the quintessential optimist who jumps into a pile of manure, certain that there must be a pony in there somewhere. "No matter how tumultuous the change, there are opportunities available if people are open to looking for them," she says. "Identify the positives for yourself and the company, and then set your focus on them."<br />3. Jump on the bandwagon early. Once change is inevitable, people can choose to accept it or actively resist. "Whatever they choose, the change will take place. Those who engage sooner, rather than later, will be noticed and remembered, and so will those who go kicking and screaming," Naiman cautions.<br /><br />4. Acquire new skills and knowledge that change necessitates. Be clear about what you need to learn in order to implement the change and take the initiative to do so. Read, take classes and seek opportunities to learn on the job.<br /><br />5. Share with colleagues why the sudden change presents opportunities. Support peers by exploring with them ways that they can benefit from the change and help them take advantage of potential opportunities. They will appreciate your efforts, as will management.<br /><br />Naiman advises that being a champion of change is not to be confused with indiscriminate cheerleading for every change in the offing.<br /><br />"You will certainly lose credibility if you are perceived as misreading a situation, or worse, being untruthful. However, if a change is inevitable, you can still get behind it, do the best you can to make it work, and encourage others to do the same."<br /><br />Selena Dehne is a career writer for JIST Publishing who shares the latest occupational, career and job search information available with job seekers and career changers. She is also the author of JIST's Job Search and Career Blog (http://jistjobsearchandcareer.blogspot.com/).</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Search more than 100,000 Jobs by </span></strong><a href="http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?SB%3Asbkw=&SB%3As_freeloc=&SB%3Asbfr=30&sbsbmt=Find+Jobs+%C2%BB&lr=cbrockl&cid=US&excrit=QID%3DA3852768340946%3Bst%3DA%3Buse%3DALL%3BCID%3DUS%3BSID%3D%3F%3BTID%3D0%3BENR%3DNO%3BDTP%3DDRNS%3BYDI%3DYES%3BIND%3DALL%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPAYL%3D0%3BPAYH%3DGT120%3BPOY%3DNO%3BETD%3DALL%3BRE%3DALL%3BMGT%3DDC%3BSUP%3DDC%3BFRE%3D1%3BCHL%3DAL%3BQS%3DSID_UNKNOWN%3BSS%3DNO%3BTITL%3D0%3BOB%3D-modifiedint%3BJQT%3DRAD%3BJDV%3DFalse&IPath=ILM"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">CLICKING HERE!</span></strong></a> </div>

5 Tips for Facing Change at Work

Most people can recall dozens of situations when they experienced change while on the job. Whether it's converting from one software system to another, relocating to a new office or adjusting to new or revised protocols, change is inevitable.During e…

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12 Amusing Excuses for Being Late to Work

<a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/1w/ar5c4yv78zwfmnwlrg1w.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/1w/ar5c4yv78zwfmnwlrg1w.gif" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, rested from good night's sleep, and glancing at the clock, only to do a double-take: You're late!<br /><br />For most people, knowing they're running late for work strikes the fear of God within them and as a result, they move like there's a fire under their feet to get ready. They hustle, scramble, frantically throw things into a bag and are out the door to ensure a timely -- though unkempt and graceless -- arrival at the office.<br /><br />But for a smaller group of people, knowing they are running late for work does absolutely nothing except stimulate their creative juices in order to make up the latest excuse as to why they are late for work -- again.<br /><br />Twenty percent of workers said they arrive late to work at least once a week, according to a February 2009 CareerBuilder.com survey of more than 8,000 workers. Twelve percent said they are late at least twice a week.<br /><br />One-third (33 percent) of workers blamed traffic for their tardiness, while 24 percent said lack of sleep was the culprit. Ten percent of workers said getting their kids ready for school or day care was the main reason they ran late in the morning. Other common reasons included public transportation, wardrobe issues or dealing with pets.<br /><br />"While some employers tend to be more lenient with worker punctuality, 30 percent say they have terminated an employee for being late," said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder.com. "Workers need to understand their company's policies on tardiness and if they are late, make sure they openly communicate with their managers. Employers have heard every excuse in the book, so honesty is the best policy."<br /><br />Using your imagination<br />If you've decided honesty is not the best policy for you, don't try using any of the following excuses as the reason why you're late -- they've been heard before.<br /><br />Here are 12 of the most outrageous excuses employees have heard for being late to work:<br /><br />1. My heat was shut off so I had to stay home to keep my snake warm.<br />2. My husband thinks it's funny to hide my car keys before he goes to work.<br />3. I walked into a spider web on the way out the door and couldn't find the spider, so I had to go inside and shower again.<br />4. I got locked in my trunk by my son.<br />5. My left turn signal was out so I had to make all right turns to get to work.<br />6. A gurney fell out of an ambulance and delayed traffic.<br />7. I was attacked by a raccoon and had to stop by the hospital to make sure it wasn't rabid.<br />8. I feel like I'm in everyone's way if I show up on time.<br />9. My father didn't wake me up.<br />10. A groundhog bit my bike tire and made it flat.<br />11. My driveway washed away in the rain last night.<br />12. I had to go to bingo.<br /><br />Follow the culture<br />The general rule is that you should be at your desk, working by your designated starting time. Technically, even if you're at your desk "on time" but you're still booting up your computer, saying your hellos and making a cup of coffee -- you're late.<br /><br />Though you should always try your best to be punctual every morning, sometimes it's safe to observe the company culture. If you arrive to work every morning to find all of your colleagues diligently working as you're shuffling in, your tardiness will probably stand out. On the other hand, if most people filter in at their own paces -- within reason -- an occasional late arrival will probably go unnoticed.<br /><br />To be on the safe side, try your best to be on time for work every day. Your boss, co-workers and reputation will thank you for it.<br /><br />Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Search more than 100,000 Jobs by </span></strong><a href="http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?SB%3Asbkw=&SB%3As_freeloc=&SB%3Asbfr=30&sbsbmt=Find+Jobs+%C2%BB&lr=cbrockl&cid=US&excrit=QID%3DA3852768340946%3Bst%3DA%3Buse%3DALL%3BCID%3DUS%3BSID%3D%3F%3BTID%3D0%3BENR%3DNO%3BDTP%3DDRNS%3BYDI%3DYES%3BIND%3DALL%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPAYL%3D0%3BPAYH%3DGT120%3BPOY%3DNO%3BETD%3DALL%3BRE%3DALL%3BMGT%3DDC%3BSUP%3DDC%3BFRE%3D1%3BCHL%3DAL%3BQS%3DSID_UNKNOWN%3BSS%3DNO%3BTITL%3D0%3BOB%3D-modifiedint%3BJQT%3DRAD%3BJDV%3DFalse&IPath=ILM"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">CLICKING HERE!</span></strong></a> </div>

12 Amusing Excuses for Being Late to Work

There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, rested from good night's sleep, and glancing at the clock, only to do a double-take: You're late!For most people, knowing they're running late for work strikes the fear of God within them and a…

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Droits, devoirs et prévention santé : CPAM à la Maison de l'Emploi

<BR><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecs8cP9CmoFk_oTvWmqBwhmwCn8gl-4-y7HRAjZSqfxBnjUsXajtF_SpvSWZU7OlEJkMcs6k5n2XwmQyT6OaTFVvsLZvAieeY9jVeim51s-wA7A3Dsw7yhfJcrqSisLAqvwtKMLN_lfg5/s1600-h/logo_cpam_loiret.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376121006456646290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecs8cP9CmoFk_oTvWmqBwhmwCn8gl-4-y7HRAjZSqfxBnjUsXajtF_SpvSWZU7OlEJkMcs6k5n2XwmQyT6OaTFVvsLZvAieeY9jVeim51s-wA7A3Dsw7yhfJcrqSisLAqvwtKMLN_lfg5/s320/logo_cpam_loiret.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 176px;" /></a><br />Du 31 août au 11 septembre 2009, la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans accueille une <strong>exposition</strong> de la Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie afin de promouvoir l'examen périodique de santé.<br /><br />Patricia Bayle, Déléguée Prévention à la CPAM du Loiret, assurera une <strong>permanence</strong> à la Maison de l’Emploi de 9h à 12h30 :<ul><li>le 8 septembre 2009<br /><li>le 11 septembre 2009</ul><br />Toutes les questions liées aux droits, aux devoirs et à la prévention (remboursement des dépenses de maladie, droits CPAM, mutuelle, CMU, paiement des indemnités journalières, prévention, examen de santé ...) peuvent être abordées par Patricia Bayle en fonction des besoins de chacun.<br /><BR>

Droits, devoirs et prévention santé : CPAM à la Maison de l'Emploi

Du 31 août au 11 septembre 2009, la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans accueille une exposition de la Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie afin de promouvoir l'examen périodique de santé.Patricia Bayle, Déléguée Prévention à la CPAM du Loiret, ass…

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