advice

Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

I Know You Mean Well, But...
Blank pages. Deadlines. Rewrites on rewrites. Just a few things that can lead to a stressed out and depressed writer. A stigma that fits most of us, if not all, mainly because it’s a job that can be lonely and requires an at times unhealthy amount of discipline to focus on. It helps when we have friends and family that inspire us to be the best we can be.
By Chauncey Balsom8 years ago in Journal
10 Things Fast Food Workers Want You to Know
To start off, I'm a student, and my life is incredibly busy right now. I chose to work fast food because I love working in a fast-paced environment, and fast-food offers a lot of flexibility as far as scheduling goes. Some of my favorite things to do at work include making and refilling drinks, organizing orders, and running back and forth to restock supplies as we need them in the midst of a rush. However, for some, these are the most dreadful parts of fast-food. The experience of working fast-food is different for everyone, but there are still a few things that all fast-food workers can agree on and want you, the consumer, to know.
By Kaylee Rideout8 years ago in Journal
My Life
Adulting. This is a word that all people from the age eighteen (sometimes even younger) and up can all relate too. Whether it's bills, having to work, or grocery shopping, "adulting" we all know, is not fun.
By Rachel Wrenn8 years ago in Journal
If You Want to Write, You Have to Read
So, you want to be a writer? Not everyone answers yes to this question, but the majority who do have one thing in common: They read, A LOT.
By Emery Ravenwood8 years ago in Journal
Etsy Traffic, 3 Stupid Simple Steps to Increase Your Traffic and Sales on Etsy!
3 Stupid Simple Steps to Increase Your Etsy Traffic and Sales! Over the last couple of years since I opened my Etsy shop, I have read hundreds if not thousands of articles about maintaining a great Etsy shop. From SEO, traffic, social media promotion, to photography skills. Never have I come across anything about these simple and quite effective three follower and traffic building steps. ANYWHERE, and I mean ANYWHERE. So grab a fresh cup of tea, coffee, Pepsi, or smoothie and prepare to have your mind BLOWN!!
By Amanda Bennett8 years ago in Journal
The Essentials of Writing Great Fiction
Whether it's an epic full of dragons and knights or a romance full of steamy nights, creative writing is a cloud that surrounds even the smallest of places. It surrounds one in the library, or in the school. It may even surround one at home. The point is, creative writing is everywhere, and more and more people are starting to aspire to be authors.
By Brianna D8 years ago in Journal
Operation Good Table
Operation Good Table In my completely arrogant opinion, I think that stiffing a server is just about one of the lowest acts that a human being can commit that isn't already a crime. I put it right down there with trashing a public restroom as the hallmark of a low-class individual. It is, in my _still_ completely arrogant opinion, one of those things that point you up as lacking in social graces or indeed as lacking any knowledge or sense of the social contract as a whole. It means someone needed to slap your mama. Hard.
By Pete Sears8 years ago in Journal
Create With Simplicity
We live today in a very different world than we were just a decade ago. Technological innovation has resulted in benefits such as websites being able to be launched in under 24 hours, the ability to reach millions of people through social media and access to over 30 million songs through a single app.
By Laurie Wang8 years ago in Journal
What Not to Do at Interviews
It is that time of year for summer job interviews. Interviews can be tough and challenging, especially if you dislike talking about yourself to strangers. So, here are a few things you should avoid.
By Ada Zuba8 years ago in Journal
Body Language Tips for Success
If there's one thing that most companies want to see in potential hires, it's not a sparkling resume. Heck, in many cases, some won't even care about the clothing you wear to the interview. The truth is that most HR managers want potential hires to have social skills—and those are getting increasingly hard to find.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Journal
Lifeguard: Five Things I Learned From It
I live in the beautiful sunshine state, Florida. Compared to others, I may have gotten into the life-guarding gig a little late (I started at twenty-two), but I figure every person who lives in a state with beaches lining it up and down ought to try being a lifeguard at least once in their life. In the city of Orlando, there are a lot of water parks, and I happen to work in the newest one: Volcano Bay. Not only was I getting used to being a lifeguard, I also had to contend with the struggles of a major theme park opening. If you've clicked on this because you too are contemplating joining up, then I sincerely hope what I offer can help you make a better informed decision. If you have opened this up on a lark, then it might just give you a good chuckle or two.
By Delise Fantome8 years ago in Journal
How Do You Want to Be Perceived as a Manager?
I recently received feedback as part of my annual appraisal and I came across a very interesting point from a person with whom I work closely, who was requested to share his thoughts about my person. One of the points that really stood out to me was that I should consider how I want to be perceived as a manager, an extremely interesting question which got me into thinking. What could the hidden stereotype be behind it?
By Dimitrios Sofianopoulos8 years ago in Journal