News for today's 2018: 09/10/09

Day 14: It's like a weight has been lifted

11:58 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div align="center">Angle Lake, WA - about a block from my office. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWIrZowT-Tzt-frCprLqDs7ibjZzhsVEpdaEla5jz7Id1HrQdRfezQRhpXeAaIGHZcb0gAjotEb_fU6aD4UlGVYRf5lwWSpFyeeGyVuE1toPf3APyiESk6hChkWZ1xk8FHeULPZg4kyS0/s1600-h/BestLake.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380109579207416658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWIrZowT-Tzt-frCprLqDs7ibjZzhsVEpdaEla5jz7Id1HrQdRfezQRhpXeAaIGHZcb0gAjotEb_fU6aD4UlGVYRf5lwWSpFyeeGyVuE1toPf3APyiESk6hChkWZ1xk8FHeULPZg4kyS0/s400/BestLake.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> </a> The view looking up at the sky while lying on the grass. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUTRC8xg5Gy75LlM2a8be6Niw2PQxQzUYKkV-O9ApoIzHzTikk57uTnDWXwpDUYeZYV9vCakgzJzAWkSZ5mTHDC1OLzHboSFthb4lx4mQ68PwA0wJKQDQbiuRyBw0se1Z_2juTn7DRbp_/s1600-h/Trees.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380109766336749554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUTRC8xg5Gy75LlM2a8be6Niw2PQxQzUYKkV-O9ApoIzHzTikk57uTnDWXwpDUYeZYV9vCakgzJzAWkSZ5mTHDC1OLzHboSFthb4lx4mQ68PwA0wJKQDQbiuRyBw0se1Z_2juTn7DRbp_/s400/Trees.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <div align="center">Roses in the yard of a house on Angle Lake. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijREBlStJn_ngt6k9VhfNIjI_L5eTJ7dHxhJthiYW4KczVgs_Xde2QnCR1MgzFF3E_XjG7m2dCJLsLdpRnL86jNdtkmJ-HwCGQ6OMlNuAODCBdzv6bKTs9oGnxjifj3ciNu3qiDD76o-Kr/s1600-h/Roses2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380107943131671410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijREBlStJn_ngt6k9VhfNIjI_L5eTJ7dHxhJthiYW4KczVgs_Xde2QnCR1MgzFF3E_XjG7m2dCJLsLdpRnL86jNdtkmJ-HwCGQ6OMlNuAODCBdzv6bKTs9oGnxjifj3ciNu3qiDD76o-Kr/s400/Roses2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Thank you so much for your very supportive and sweet comments. You made my heart sing. You encouraged me and flattered me.You have no idea how much each of your comments mean to me. I really don't think I could do this without you. I love you guys! Yesterday was a really good day for me. I ate healthy, but not fanatically. I didn't weigh or measure my food, but I ate modest portions. I know what four ounces of chicken looks like, or a cup of sugar-free jello. If it's not exactly 4 ounces or not exactly one cup, I am not going to gain 80 pounds and the world will not end. My husband told me I looked hot before he left for work. Me...hot? He's not big on giving me compliments, so when he says something like that, it always pleasantly surprises me. I flipped on the TV as I was getting dressed for work and on the Today Show was Emme, the plus-size model. I love her! I think she's super hot and beautiful and sweet. If I was into girls, well, I'm just saying. The program was about fat acceptance in our culture. The more concerned our nation is with obesity, the fatter we're getting. Really? We need to accept our bodies, but we need to be healthy too, eat right and exercise. The most amazing thing was that it's been proven that people with a little extra fat on their bodies live longer and have less dementia and Alzheimer's as they age. I knew fatter people were smarter! I walked at lunch today and it was wonderful. I wore my heart rate monitor, but I rarely looked at it, and I literally stopped to smell the roses. I walked at a park near my work, that's on a lake. I sat down on the grass, underneath the trees, and in the sun. I relaxed. I can't remember the last time I did something like that. Usually I'm so concerned about keeping my heart rate up that I never slow down and just enjoy my surroundings. I'm going to reset my goal weight. Last night my husband told me I was perfect at the weight I am now. I don't really believe that, but I believe he thinks it's true. My plan is to see where I am on October 31. I'd like to lose at least a few pounds for the Weight Watchers Lose for Good campaign. Then I'll take it from there. What's really wonderful is I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I feel like I can breathe again. That manic voice in my head that was telling me "Don't eat that! How many Points in that? Walk faster! What are you doing?!" has finally quieted down. I'm sure she'll pop back in once in a while, but right now she's lost her power over me and it feels great!

Day 14: It's like a weight has been lifted

Angle Lake, WA - about a block from my office. The view looking up at the sky while lying on the grass. Roses in the yard of a house on An...

9 Low Paying Jobs That Are Worth It

8:00 PM Anonymous 0

Clichés about money aren't hard to come by or roll your eyes at. By the time you're 10 you probably learned that money: · Doesn't grow on trees · Can't buy happiness · Is the root of all evil · Makes the world go round (though this has yet to be proven scientifically) And as much fun as it is to daydream about being rich, most of us will always have to watch our pennies and pay attention to the balance in our checking accounts. In fact, the 2008 national median income was $32,390 per year, or $15.57 per hour. You can safely assume your average American is earning just a little above or a little below that amount, which means we're all in the same boat. Yet, we're often eager to complain about low-paying jobs and eager to move on from them. However, these positions are great places to start a career. Not only are they good forays into the professional world, they also teach you a lot about work ethic, customer service and your own interests. That's why we decided to look at data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and CBSlary.com and picked out jobs that consistently earn salaries lower than the national median. We wanted to highlight some jobs that we think often get bad raps and let professionals explain why they valued their time working at these jobs in the past and currently. Note: We realize salaries differ not only from city to city but also from company to company. You might have had a job on this list that paid at a much higher rate, but these figures are based on national averages. Here are nine jobs that earn less than the median salary and why they're good to have straight from the people who've been there: 1. Amusement and recreation attendants Annual salary: $25,589 Why it's worth it: "I have been a ride operator for almost 3 years. It is a job that has brought me to learn so much about myself. Before I began working at the theme park, I was timid and shy. I didn't want to approach people and I was constantly scared of rejection and what others would think of me if I stood up for myself. I learned very quickly that, when in this industry, you have to put yourself out there. Talk to complete strangers; you never know who you will meet or whose face you can bring a smile to. Also, stand your ground when you need to; most will not think less of you. In fact, many will respect you for it." -- Lori E. Cotton, public relations major "When I was in between colleges, I was a performer at Disneyland for six months. While it was sweltering wearing any of those heavy costumes in the California heat, to see the faces of children (and many adults) feel as though they have met a fairy princess, or Winnie The Pooh, well, let's just say, it's not a feeling money can buy. Sometimes families had saved up all year for a day trip to the park. Knowing that I had such an impact on these people warms my heart." -- Elizabeth Whittemore, founder of Emotion Picture 2. Dry cleaners Annual salary: $22,567 Why it's worth it: "One of the benefits of working in a dry cleaners is that you get to meet a lot of friendly people from all walks of life; celebrities to sports figures; and you [get] a great feeling of satisfaction by getting stains out which makes both workers and customers happy." -- Rosemary O'Mara, owner of Elite Dry Cleaners, Boca Raton, Fla. 3. Hotel, motel and resort desk clerks Annual salary: $19,480 Why it's worth it: "I liked working the late shift which allowed me to go to school during the day but still work full-time. I could study during slow times and get paid for it! It also worked well to do that job on a seasonal basis. Once I was trained, they liked it that they could call me up and I could fill in shifts during high season. I liked having the opportunity to make spare cash without having a full-time job when school was more intense. Besides that flexibility, I liked meeting people from diverse places and backgrounds." -- J. Kim Wright, publisher and managing editor of CuttingEdgeLaw.com "I liked I was able to meet interesting people who were there mainly to enjoy a holiday or vacation. I was in a position to help them with activities, events and locations for sight-seeing or local businesses they might enjoy. Some of the guests or members were open with sharing their experiences and stories. Since I worked with a limited staff and odd hours - there was little daily supervision and had to rely on own judgment and was accountable for my actions." -- Michele Fortunati 4. Maids and housekeeping cleaners Annual salary: $23,641 Why it's worth it: "I learned a lot about people doing that job, but the most long-lasting lesson was that, with certain jobs, people don't care that you did the job perfectly, they just want it done. One of the older maids pulled me aside one day and said, 'You don't need to get every speck of dust. Get their beds made, neaten up, and get the heck out so they can get back into their rooms.' So I now remember that every job does not need to be done to perfection to do it right."-- Mary Westheimer, assistant at Kevin Caron Studio 5. Personal and home care aides Annual salary: $19,180 Why it's worth it: "I worked briefly for a home-care service assisting the elderly who needed minimal assistance due to injury or health and age. In most cases, they were lonely and had stories to share. I was a theater arts student and this opportunity gave me a door into their characters and a better understanding of others perception of the world. It was physical job and some of the duties were almost Zen like. " -- Fortunati, 6. Preschool teachers (excluding special education) Annual salary: $23,870 Why it's worth it: "I quite by accident became a preschool teacher while in college to become a writer. I fell in love with the honesty of children, the fast pace of preschool and have spent the past 30-plus years in this field." -- Julie Jenkins Sathe, author of "Enlightened Discipline" "I really enjoyed being a preschool teacher because I had fun teaching the three-year olds in my class. I wanted to be a school teacher and this was a good start for me to see if I really liked teaching. I took a semester off college while I taught this class. I would recommend doing something like this because it let me realize that I really did want to be a teacher before I spent time getting a degree in education." -- Danny Kofke, author of "How to Survive (and perhaps thrive) On a Teacher's Salary" 7. Retail salespeople Annual salary: $20,510 Why it's worth it: "I worked at a high end retailer who promised the highest level of personal service from everyone. This job gave me the customer service skills that have carried me ever since. I learned to be patient, kind, not judge by appearances, listen well, pay attention to nonverbal cues and much more. If everyone worked in some kind of service job at some point in their life, I'm sure we'd all be a lot nicer to each other in our daily interactions. I use many of those same skills every day in my current job as a marketing director." -- Rhonda Foxworth, marketing manager at Bank of Ann Arbor 8. Security guards Annual salary: $23,460 Why it's worth it: "In my early years of employment, I took on a position as a security officer. I already had an interest in the security and loss prevention industry and knew that I would need to learn and experience the nuts-and-bolts or how it operated and functioned in order to be successful. While an entry level position at the time, I enjoyed this work as it allowed me to help people and employers. This gave me a strong sense of satisfaction. It also opened the doors to a lifelong career in this industry. Positions span the global marketplace and can be found at hotels and resorts, commercial properties, corporate headquarters, industrial space and even cruise ships." -- Philip Farina, Farina and Associates, Ltd. 9. Waiters and waitresses Annual salary: $24,552 Why it's worth it: "I worked as a waitress in college, and I believe the job taught me to be outgoing. By working for tips, I learned that no matter how my day was going, I needed to put a smile on my face when I stepped on the restaurant floor, or I wasn't going to make any money. Working for tips taught me to have fun with my customers, and not to fear people. It taught me to be friendly and entertaining." -- Valarie Moody, president of Fodeo "The benefits of waitressing, in my opinion: flexible, learn to manage a lot of tasks (sort of like project management), opportunity to develop strong customer service skills, decent money, if you work at the right place, free (or discounted) food, social, hard work (which makes you feel good at the end of the day) and [you get to] stay trim because of all the walking and being on your feet." -- Jennifer Gleeson Blue, life coach for Get There From Here By Anthony Balderrama writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/abalderrama. Search more than 100,000 Jobs by <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">CLICKING HERE!</a>

9 Low Paying Jobs That Are Worth It

Clichés about money aren't hard to come by or roll your eyes at. By the time you're 10 you probably learned that money: · Doesn'...

30 Jobs that Earn $80,000

4:00 PM Anonymous 0

Let's be honest: Sometimes you don't care about the job -- you just care about the salary. But, it's awfully hard to look for a job that fits both your salary requirements and your skill set. Not to mention that we always tell you that your work and career should be something you love. Ideally, money is just an added benefit. That being said, we're also realists. We know that times are tough and at this point, some people just need to get paid. Fortunately, there's a new salary tool available that can help you do just that. Jobs by Salary, a new salary tool from CBSalary.com, allows you to search for jobs by salary based on where you live or work in the United States. Do you live in Phoenix and want to make $50,000? No problem. Plug in your data, and you'll get a list of jobs that pay that much in your area, plus the necessary requirements. Because our readers live all over, we thought it unfair to provide a list of jobs that earn a certain dollar amount in one place or another. Plus, we all know that different markets pay different salaries based on a variety of things such as cost of living. Instead, we went to the Bureau of Labor Statistics to look at the latest (May 2008) salary information for the United States. From there, we found out which occupations earn in the $80,000 range based on national averages. Here are 30 jobs that earn at least $80,000: 1. Administrative law judges, adjudicators and hearing officers Do this: Conduct hearings to rule on government-related claims; determine penalties and liability, and compromise settlements. Get paid: $80,870 2. Biomedical engineers Do this: Design and develop devices and procedures to help solve health-related problems. Projects might include information systems, artificial organs or artificial limbs. Get paid: $81,120 3. Chiropractors Do this: Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions of the spinal column to prevent disease and alleviate imbalance, pain and pressure believed to be caused by interference with nervous system. Get paid: $81,340 4. Atmospheric, earth, marine and space sciences teachers, postsecondary Do this: Teach and research courses and topics in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Get paid: $81,470 5. Agents and business managers of artists, performers and athletes Do this: Represent and promote your client's business while handling business matters and contract negotiations. Get paid: $81,550 6. Materials scientists Do this: Study the chemical composition of various materials and figure out ways to develop new materials and improve existing ones; also determine ways to use materials in products. Get paid: $81,600 7. Physician assistants Do this: Perform health-care services and provide treatment plans under a physician's supervision. Get paid: $81,610 8. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists Do this: Research and investigate human diseases and how to improve human health. Get paid: $81,870 9. Physics teachers, postsecondary Do this: Teach and research courses and topics pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Get paid: $81,880 10. Atmospheric and space scientists Do this: Study the effects the atmosphere has on the environment, most commonly through weather forecasting. Get paid: $82,080 11. Management analysts Do this: Figure out best practices of management by conducting studies and procedures to help companies figure out how to operate more effectively. Get paid: $82,920 12. Producers and directors Do this: Produce or direct, and make all creative decisions for stage, television, radio, video or motion picture productions. Get paid: $83,030 13. Biological science teachers, postsecondary Do this: Teach and research courses and topics in biological sciences. Get paid: $83,270 14. Materials engineers Do this: Develop new uses for recognized materials, and develop new machinery and processes to make materials for use in specialized products. Get paid: $84,200 15. Transportation, storage and distribution managers Do this: Oversee transportation, storage or distribution activities in accordance with governmental policies and regulations. Get paid: $84,520 16. Financial analysts Do this: Assess the financial situations of an individual or organization. Get paid: $84,780 17. Electrical engineers Do this: Design, develop and test the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment. Get paid: $85,350 18. Education administrators, elementary and secondary school Do this: Oversee all activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools. Get paid: $86,060 19. Industrial-organizational psychologists Do this: Work with companies to solve problems within the company. You may help with policy planning; employee screening, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. Get paid: $86,460 20. Computer software engineers, applications Do this: Build computer applications software and code; ensure that all software projects adhere to a company's technology and business standards. Get paid: $87,900 21. Economics teachers, postsecondary Do this: Teach and research courses and topics in economics. Get paid: $88,330 22. Biochemists and biophysicists Do this: Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. Get paid: $88,450 23. Art directors Do this: Create design concepts and presentation in artwork, layout design and copy writing for visual communications media. Get paid: $88,510 24. Electronics engineers, except computer Do this: Design, develop and test a wide range of electronic equipment, from CD players to GPS systems. Get paid: $88,670 25. Medical and health services managers Do this: Supervise medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics and similar organizations. Get paid: $88,750 26. Chemical engineers Do this: Design chemical plant equipment and create processes for manufacturing chemicals and products. Get paid: $88,760 27. Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers Do this: Study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. Get paid: $89,300 28. Veterinarians Do this: Provide health care for family pets, livestock and zoo animals. Provide check-ups, treat diseases and advise caretakers on how to best raise their animals. Get paid: $89,450 29. Construction managers Do this: Oversee all activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems. Get paid: $89,770 30. Sales engineers Do this: Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering. Get paid: $89,770 Want know which jobs earn $80,000 or more in your city? Check out Jobs by Salary. By Rachel Zupek writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ. Search more than 100,000 Jobs by <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">CLICKING HERE!</a>

30 Jobs that Earn $80,000

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Build a Digital Footprint You Can Be Proud Of

2:00 PM Anonymous 0

Just like Vegas, what happens on the Internet, stays on the Internet. How that affects your job search is up to you. Gone are the days when all you were concerned with was whether or not your résumé and cover letter were error-free. Now, you've got bigger things to worry about -- like what kind of personal information is floating around online. Job seekers should not only manage how they come across in person, but on the Web, too. We often forget that everything you post online, from your Facebook profile to your Amazon book reviews, is out there for others to see and judge. "Most employers nowadays hop on Google to search a name as a preliminary step, either before or right after the interview," says Monique Tatum, author of "Jumping Off the Curb and Into SEO Traffic." "A positive and strong online presence can play a tremendous part in the employer's first impression." In 2009, 45 percent of employers used social networking sites to research candidates, according to a CareerBuilder survey, a 23 percent increase from last year. Thirty-five percent of employers said that what they found caused them not to hire the candidate. "Hiring someone is scary," says Zack Grossbart, a virtual team coach and author of "The One Minute Commute." "You're paying them to represent your company and your reputation affects theirs. No company wants a newspaper headline with their name in it because of an embarrassing employee." Times have changed Not only has the use of the Internet, social networking sites, blogs and other new media skyrocketed in recent years; all of these things have revolutionized the job search. It used to be that if a hiring manager dug around online and couldn't find anything, it was a good thing. Today, however, if you have no online presence, it could be more of a career killer than if an employer found some digital dirt. "If you have an established career and no online presence, it is a big red flag for employers," Grossbart says. "Employers expect to find blogs, forum posts, LinkedIn profiles and many other sources of information about you. If you haven't been mentioned by other people in a professional context, employers will wonder why not." Digital dirt Of course, the flip side to creating an online presence is that nasty stuff can make its way into your Internet space. As Marian Merritt, online safety advocate for Symantec, says, "One man's trash is another man's treasure and that's true online as well." And she should know. "Early in my career, I said some things to an interviewer that didn't come out as eloquently as I'd like and they live forever on the Internet," she says. "There's nothing I can do about that, as it was a news piece. That is permanent 'digital dirt.'" Although it can be hard to cover your tracks on the Internet, experts say it is possible to get rid of those skeletons that have found their way from your closet to the Web. Sweep the dirt under the rug First, Merritt suggests using your name in search engine queries to see what is out there. Use every variation of your name and review every subcategory, from "Web" to "images" to "video." Use multiple search engines and click on everything, since thumbnail images might not represent what is actually posted. It also depends where your dirt is posted. If it's something on your social networking page or blog, you can delete it and it will eventually disappear. But, Tatum says that if it's on a highly regarded site, it could remain out there for years. Luckily, one of the easiest ways to get rid of your digital dirt is to create more of it -- except the good kind. Tatum suggests developing your own positive content by creating articles, starting a blog or posting to forums. As long as you can smother any negative information about you, you should be OK in an initial employer search. Something to be proud of If you want to build a digital footprint that won't scare away future employers, here are five tips on how to do it: 1. Make your content useful Help people get something done or teach them something, Grossbart says. Respond to forum posts, answer questions or comment on blogs. Helping people is the perfect way to showcase your talents to potential employers. 2. Join social networks, both for career purposes and social purposes "Tell people in your network you are actively seeking a job. Even if you use online job boards, it's more likely that your real-world network of people will help you find the job of your dreams or at least move your application to the top of the pile," Merritt suggests. 3. If you can't delete it, smother it "Potential employers are far less likely to find something if it is on the 10th page of your search results," Grossbart says. "It can also be worthwhile to post more content to the same site. If your dirt is on Facebook, then posting more good professional content right there is likely to replace your dirt." 4. Avoid joining groups or engaging in online activities that could embarrass or restrict opportunities Of course, during a job hunt you should consider your overtly controversial activities such as political, religious or social movements, Merritt says. It's all part of the online picture of you, so make sure it is the most accurate and flattering view. And, it sounds obvious, but travel tips, book reviews and online gaming advice might not paint the picture of a "nose to the grindstone" kind of person, Merritt says. "For example, one applicant was a fan of romantic novels, and I found myself reading her reviews on Amazon.com. There was no impact on her job application, but I did waste oodles of time." 5. Beware the cyber twin Be wary of people out there on the Internet with the same name as you, Merritt says. "What if your cyber twin is in prison or owns a racist Web site? Find out who is out there with any variation of your name and be prepared to discuss and explain." Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ. Search more than 100,000 Jobs by <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">CLICKING HERE!</a>

Build a Digital Footprint You Can Be Proud Of

Just like Vegas, what happens on the Internet, stays on the Internet. How that affects your job search is up to you. Gone are the days when ...

10 Jobs for Math Whizzes

12:00 PM Anonymous 0

In elementary school, there are classes you always look forward to -- gym, home economics and choir -- and classes you don't -- like English, science and geometry. But, as you grow up, you realize different likes and dislikes, and strengths and weaknesses in the classroom. Maybe you recognize that you really do like to read and write, or that the periodic table makes more sense than you thought. For some people, math was this way. Formulas, fractions, square roots and perimeters came easily, and a calculator and compass were always found nearby. To many, these kids were considered "math geeks" and were sometimes chastised for their love of crunching numbers. But, while we were poking fun and sleeping during math class, we should have paid attention -- because those who did are just plain getting paid. In 2008, mathematicians earned an average annual income of $94,960, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Mathematicians were also rated the No.1 best career, based on a January 2009 study of the best and worst professions by JobsRated.com. The study evaluated 200 professions based on work environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress. The second and third best professions, actuaries and statisticians, are also in the mathematics arena. If you consider yourself a math whiz and are ready to put in a few extra years of school, check out these 10 jobs and what you'll need to succeed in them: 1. Actuary Actuaries deal with risk. They analyze statistical data like mortality, sickness, injury, disability and retirement rates to figure out their probability of happening and the costs associated with each event. In turn, they create policies for people and companies that minimize the risk and financial impacts of these given situations. Education: An undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics or actuarial science, or a business-related field such as finance, economics or business. Average annual salary: $95,980 2. Cost estimator Cost estimators figure out how much future projects or products will cost, and also determine which current endeavors are making a profit. They analyze factors like cost of materials, labor, location and duration of the project to help companies decide whether or not to pursue a project. Education: Construction employers prefer applicants with a bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management or building science. Employers in manufacturing prefer someone with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or engineering. Average annual salary: $60,903 3. Economist Economists identify problems and solutions within the distribution and production of goods and services like land, labor and raw materials. They research, analyze and monitor economic trends, and use math models to answer economic questions. Education: A master's degree or Ph.D. in economics is typically required. Average annual salary: $93,898 4. Electrical engineer Electrical engineers design new and better electronics. They work on high-tech assignments for products like cars, robots, cell phones, and radar and navigation systems, for example. Education: A college degree in electrical engineering, along with courses in mathematics and physical and life sciences. Average annual salary: $89,268 5. Physicist Physicists study the natural world. They perform experiments and conduct research to develop theories and laws of nature, energy, motion and matter. Education: You usually need a doctoral degree (Ph.D.). Average annual salary: $92,537 6. Market researcher Market researchers examine market conditions to determine potential sales of product or service. They usually conduct polls or surveys to assess factors that will affect the sale of a product. Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum educational requirement for many market research jobs, but a master's degree may be required for technical positions. Average annual salary: $70,410 7. Mathematician There are two types of mathematicians: theoretical and applied. Theoretical mathematicians develop new principles of math and look for new developments in existing principles. Applied mathematicians use theories and techniques to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics and business problems. Education: A Ph.D. in mathematics usually is the minimum educational requirement. Average annual salary: $94,960 8. Statistician Statisticians apply statistical and mathematical theories to collect, analyze and interpret numerical data to provide usable information. Some statisticians, for example, may collect data to learn how safe new products are before the products can be sold. Education: A master's degree in statistics or mathematics is the minimum educational requirement, but research and academic jobs generally require a Ph.D. Average annual salary: $70,891 9. Surveyor Fighting with your neighbor about where to put the fence in your background? Ask a surveyor for help. Surveyors measure and draw what the earth's surface looks like, determining official land, air and water boundaries. They write descriptions of land for deeds, leases and other legal documents; define airspace for airports; and take measurements of construction and mineral sites. Education: A bachelor's degree in surveying or a related field; every state requires that surveyors be licensed. Average annual salary: $54,140 10. Mathematical science teacher, postsecondary Postsecondary mathematical science faculty teach university and college students. Typically they teach several courses within the mathematics field, like calculus, statistics and algebra. Education: Four-year colleges and universities usually require candidates to hold a doctoral degree. Average annual salary: $68,130 Salary information provided by CBSalary.com, powered by SalaryExpert. By Rachel Zupek writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ. 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10 Jobs for Math Whizzes

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The Worst Interview Faux Pas - Hiring managers give their worst experiences

10:00 AM Anonymous 0

Most job seekers have a case of the jitters before going on a job interview. Anxiety's normal, but almost always those butterflies were in your tummy for nothing. The interview goes well, you don't make any serious mistakes and you exhale the moment you walk out of the room. Sometimes, however, the interview goes terribly wrong. We're not talking about little mistakes, like spilling coffee on your shirt while you're in the waiting room. No, we're talking about the odd behavior that 99 percent of us wouldn't commit. Hiring managers have given us some examples of the worst missteps they've seen in interviews, and we've compiled the best. Here are eight interview faux pas hiring managers have witnessed and that you should avoid if you want to get hired. 1. Bad manners "A cell phone goes off -- which you should just apologize for and turn off promptly, but I've had candidates look at the number, which really ticks off an interviewer." - Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio, co-founder of SixFigureStart Career Coaching "[The candidate asks,] 'When can I start?' Presumptuous and inappropriate." - Will Robinson, co-founder of VirtualJobCoach "'Do you have something to eat? I am hungry.'" -- Robinson "One candidate opened his briefcase and started snacking on crackers while interviewing." - Kent Johnson, partner with Davinci Search 2. Being weird "Strangest thing ever -- a [University of Chicago] MBA student was doing very well during an interview, when a tape recorder spilled out of his briefcase. Very, very odd. He would have gotten a call back for a second round, but not after we saw that tape recorder. We still don't know what that was about! But we stayed away -- big time!" - Thanasoulis-Cerrachio "I've heard some interesting ones, but the most bizarre was a prospective hire asking me if I was Jewish. Any religion would have been weird to inquire about in that situation ... maybe she was trying to form a bond?" - Justin Seibert, president of Direct Online Marketing 3. Giving a bad reason for wanting the job "One answer to a question about why the applicant was looking to change jobs left me speechless. The candidate, a 20-something with about five years of work experience, said, 'Well, I've been twiddling my thumbs for six months.'" - Dana Byrne, manager of talent acquisition and professional development at RMJM 4. Letting nervous tics control you "You shouldn't repeat a phrase over and over again. I had one candidate say 'There it is' at the end of about seven or eight responses. Very annoying and not impressive." - Thanasoulis-Cerrachio "Nervous leg bouncing syndrome: I once had a candidate who rocked her leg so much that she was physically moving during the interview. We ended up hiring her, which was a huge mistake -- one of the worst hires ever." - Thanasoulis-Cerrachio 5. TMI "I once had a candidate tell me her last boss was a drug addict and did cocaine regularly. Talk about inappropriate disclosure. I am sure there was a much more tactful way to talk about why she left the job." - Raquel Garcia, president of Silicon Valley Human Resources "[One candidate said,] 'I'm a little worried about the background checks. Do you guys do background checks? Because my credit is terrible. I'm trying to get it fixed, but the credit agencies are a joke.'" - Brett Coin, vice president of business development for Resume Donkey "In response to, 'We'd like to offer you this job. When can you start?' [the job seeker] replied, 'I don't know what to say. I've been through 16 interviews and no one has offered me a job.' This came from the mouth of my junior designer, who was referred to us by one of our clients. Tip: Be ready to accept a job. Like the Oscars, you might want to practice your speech. Not every employer is as forgiving as we are." - Nance Rosen, CEO of Pegasus Media World "[I was asked,] 'What is your drug-testing policy?'" - Robinson 6. Poor presentation "Another candidate wore a skimpy sequin dress and fedora hat to an interview claiming she just came from a photo shoot. We all guessed it was a bit more of an X-rated photo opp." - Johnson "Candidate: Hi, I'm [so-and-so]." (leans in towards us). Recruiter: (leans ever so slightly away to minimize the odor)." - Mary H. Roome-Godbolt, HR recruiter for Cox Communications Northern Virginia "I once had a recent graduate who looked fantastic on paper, but showed up wearing flip flops. During the interview, he would lean back in his chair, flex his hands over his head and he even said several curse words in his responses. It was so bad I e-mailed him afterwards to point out his most obvious blunders!" - Nickie Doria, marketing director for Emmer Development Corp. "One huge pet peeve is when an applicant comes in smelling like a smoke stack! It is a free country, and I realize that there are no laws against smoking cigarettes in the workplace, but that is no reason to come in reeking of smoke. People get nervous and might want to puff a quick cigarette before the interview, which is understandable, but when they arrive smelling like smoke, it is a real turn off." - Doria 7. Coming unprepared "I happen to be hiring right now. One line that is a definite door-closer, that I have surprisingly heard several times: 'No, I haven't really had time to look at your Web site yet' or words to that effect. How interested should I be in a candidate with such a low level of interest in and knowledge about our company?" - Alexander Seinfeld, executive director at Jewish Spiritual Literacy, Inc "In response to the interview question, 'So what do you want to do next?' The worst answer of all is to say, 'I'm totally open ... I'll do anything,' or 'I'm completely flexible ... I can go wherever the company's greatest needs are.' This answer leaves the hiring manager with the burden of figuring out where the candidate belongs in the organization, and no hiring manager has the time or energy to do that kind of work. And with the economy the way it is today, candidates are feeling the need to be flexible and keep their options open, and I am hearing from hiring managers [frustrated] over this kind of answer." - Jeanne Knight, career and job search coach 8. Forgetting to clean up digital dirt "Of course, for those who are MySpace and Facebook junkies, make sure your pages are set to the private setting. We actually had a girl apply for a leasing position with one of our companies, and she did very well during the interview. Later, the manager wanted to learn more about her, and found that her MySpace name was ... well somewhat promiscuous at best! Needless to say, she never even got a call back! - Doria Anthony Balderrama is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/abalderrama. Search more than 100,000 Jobs by <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">CLICKING HERE!</a>

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12 Jobs Suited for Home-based Work - How technology makes it easier

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For years now, steady advances in mobile communications technology -- including smartphones, high-speed Internet and wireless laptops -- have boosted personal productivity, both at work and at home. But for home-based employees, these handy gadgets have completely transformed their work-life balance, according to findings reported from the June 2009 Kelly Global Workforce Index. The ranks of home-based workers have grown in step with every new development in technology. Let's face it: We'd all rather commute down our own hallways than across town in bumper-to-bumper traffic. But are you actually set up for it? While some types of work, and some types of employees, are better suited to remote working arrangements -- there are also some essential technologies you'll need to have in place to be truly effective. Contemplate these key points as you set your remote career in motion: Jobs and skills that fit home employment Before anything, consider the nature of your existing job skills, or of the home-based position you'd like to attain. Some types of work are especially well-suited for work in the home environment, including: 1. Administrative or clerical 2. Consulting in fields such as engineering, finance, HR, IT or science 3. Contact / call center 4. Customer service 5. Creative services 6. Field sales 7. Professional services like accounting, tax or legal 8. Research 9. Telesales / telemarketing 10. Translation 11. Writing and editing 12. Web design and development Of these categories, customer service and call center jobs in particular will continue to present options for workers seeking a home-based lifestyle. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,062,900 customer service representatives were employed in the United States in 2004. That number is expected to rise 23 percent to 2,534,200 by 2014 -- all while more companies are expected to employ more home-based agents, for related savings on their infrastructure and other cost efficiencies. Technology drives how and where we work Recent findings from a 2009 Kelly Global Workforce Index survey, conducted by global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services indicate that the explosion of mobile communications technology is driving big changes in employee behavior, and a shift in our work-life balance. A large majority, 84 percent of respondents, said technology has boosted their personal productivity. Another 75 percent of respondents agreed that the opportunity provided by devices such as smartphones and laptops to remain in contact with work is a positive development -- even though almost one third are working longer hours as a result. In deciding where to work next, 87 percent reported that a policy for working remotely would be an important factor. Kelly Services executive vice president and chief operating officer, George Corona, confirmed that the spread of mobile technologies is transforming the way that people interact with their work and their attitudes towards employment. "There is an overwhelming view that the technology provides greater flexibility in working arrangements, and a better balance between work and personal life," Corona noted. The survey showed that globally, while Gen Y workers (aged 18-29) are at the forefront of the technology-driven lift in productivity, Gen X (aged 30-47) and baby boomers (aged 48-65) are each experiencing significant efficiency gains as well. Technical job requirements for at-home work A number of personal skills are commonly expected of home-based employees, like exceptional motivation, time management, self-discipline and the determination needed to succeed without much direct supervision. But many capable applicants often overlook the common technical aspects required in working from home including a host of basic necessities, depending on your desired assignment: · A dedicated work space free from household distractions · A desk, chair and work station · A filing cabinet, drawers, shelving and office supplies · A personal computer or laptop, with speakers and sound card preferred · A reliable high-speed or broadband Internet connection · A dedicated phone land line, printer and fax machine · Windows 2003 or higher, plus office, data security and email software · A quality headset The good news? Preferred employers often make home-based workers eligible for a wide range of employee discounts to help obtain this required equipment. Responsibility for installing and maintaining all equipment usually falls on the employee, with IT support. Time well spent "The revolution in personal communications has improved work-life balance through flexible work practices, working from home, and other family-friendly arrangements, while delivering a significant boost to organizational efficiency," Corona concludes. And with technology marching ever forward, these seem like improvements that are here to stay. Without a doubt, the convenience of working from home can allow you to eliminate the time, hassle and expense of commuting. Save gas. Spend more time each day doing the things you enjoy. But like any good idea, just be sure when you're ready to make the switch to home-based employment -- you have the right skills and technology in place to thrive. Kelly Services is a world leader in workforce management services and human resources solutions, providing employment to nearly 650,000 employees annually -- with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and health care. For more information on home-based employment through Kelly Services, please visit www.kellyworkathome.com. For additional information, please visit www.kellyservices.com. 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12 Jobs Suited for Home-based Work - How technology makes it easier

For years now, steady advances in mobile communications technology -- including smartphones, high-speed Internet and wireless laptops -- hav...

Day 12 - Day 13: I'm not Einstein but I know insanity when I see it

5:49 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNGY372Nrfgel1DPR1ikmzKiux2klAXHqa14PttiryyVlUgKLakAgRJni34iGdgemiv-EVaK0ojZujW5-bSjYuCZGiAeZ0YE6kiSJKix41oojyyyQ_8tC-ClRJWaRPnD4vrpeyS9VLN9i/s1600-h/Diana1%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379830413466233618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNGY372Nrfgel1DPR1ikmzKiux2klAXHqa14PttiryyVlUgKLakAgRJni34iGdgemiv-EVaK0ojZujW5-bSjYuCZGiAeZ0YE6kiSJKix41oojyyyQ_8tC-ClRJWaRPnD4vrpeyS9VLN9i/s400/Diana1%5B1%5D.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 159px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>158 pounds </div><div align="left">What I'm doing just isn't working, same thing over and over, same shitty results. Sure, I lost 80 pounds, but I can't seem to get this next 23 pounds off of me. It's like it's superglued to my body. My workouts are insane, I've been doing 50 minutes of cardio a day and 45 minutes of strength, usually six days a week. I've been trying to eat 19 Points a day this week because I screwed up last weekend with two 40-Point days. That's totally insane. Not only is the 19 Points insane, I've decided for me, it's impossible. I simply cannot live by eating 19 Points a day. I mean, we're talking around 1,000 calories. I burn about 600 calories during my workouts. Besides the fact I can't do it, I don't want to do it. Have you ever been so hungry when you go to bed, that when you finally go to sleep you have dreams of food? I've actually been waking up in the middle of the night with my mouth moving because I'm dreaming of chewing food. I need to eat to live, not eat so I can be skinny. Screw skinny. Maybe my husband is right, maybe my 135 goal is too low for me. Just because I thought it was a good weight for me 20 years ago doesn't mean it is now. As my husband told me last night, I'm in the best physical condition of my life. It's true. My blood pressure is 110/68, my resting heart rate is 48, my total cholesterol is 117. I'm healthy as a horse. So my thighs aren't stick thin. Were they ever thin? Even at 127 pounds ten years ago I thought my thighs were fat. I'm 5' 6 1/2", and I was wearing size 7 jeans. And I thought my thighs were fat? Maybe it's more about my body image issues than the number on the scale. I'm rethinking my whole goal weight, and this deprivation path I've been on. I've got to stop it. It's insane, it's making me and everyone around me insane. It's become an obsession and it isn't healthy. So, in my best Susan Powter imitation, it's time to STOP THE INSANITY! </div>