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Industry related topics in the realm of corporate culture, business, and the workplace.
The Struggles of Working at a Tanning Salon
I worked in a tanning salon for about two years and I loved it. I loved the atmosphere, the knowledge of tanning and tanning products I had gained, and of course- tanning for free and those employee discounts on lotions was pretty amazing. But behind the few perks comes a lot of struggle. Working with the general public is always difficult, but you see a whole new side of people when you work behind the counter at a tanning salon.
By Paranneting/Anne Reboa8 years ago in Journal
Y'all Come Back, Now!
My wife and I were sipping morning coffee today and she commented on how the level of customer service in restaurants has changed here in the South. Not for the better, mind you. To be transparent, we are formerly Yanks who moved to Atlanta back in the late eighties, so we know a thing or two about Boston etiquette. One of the first things we learned to appreciate in Dixie was the real-deal southern hospitality. It was everywhere. True appreciation for the customer. There could not be more “thank you’s” and smiling faces, not to mention the ever-present “y’all come back now!” well wishes.
By Glenn Harriman8 years ago in Journal
The Life of a Short, Angry, Brutally Honest Line Cook
This industry sucks. I say that with all the love in the world. But as much as it may suck; where would all of us tattooed, pissed off pyromaniacs who need a place to swear work? None of us are happy but we wouldn't do anything else. We can come into work with no injuries and come home with four stitches, two burns and blisters the size of a cherry and still say it hasn't been a bad day.
By Rebekah Raynard8 years ago in Journal
Leaving London. Top Story - January 2018.
I moved to the capital when I was 18—young, full to the brim with anticipation for the adventure of starting my acting training at drama school. Blinded by the stunning views of the River Thames at night, the LED lights of the West End showed posters that begged me to buy a ticket; that endless fizzle of noise and energy... oh, London. The rush; the heaving, sweaty, smog-filled streets of your centre. You really had me. I felt home. I felt free. I wanted to explore every part of you and gorge myself on your sights. I was ready to become the city-wise, bohemian artist I felt I was destined to be. I could, and I would, write my story here.
By Rachael Garnett8 years ago in Journal
The Hiring Disconnect
The Hiring Disconnect I’m not gonna lie, as a senior in college, I was confident that I had secured the perfect job upon graduation. I felt I had done everything right; four years of exceptional internships, two separate international experiences, three years of student leadership, two marketing awards, and even a publication of writing in a school journal – my resume had been packed to the brim with what I felt every company would want. After pulling a few strings through close connections and a handful of successful interviews later I was promised an incredible position in my dream city of New York.
By Todd Jeppson8 years ago in Journal
My First Day in Hell #RetailTales
Like a lot of young adults, my first real job was in retail. I had a summer job a couple of years prior at my parents' workplace, but this was the first one I had applied for myself and wasn't handed to me on a plate. Before we dig into it, this is a true story.
By Peter Ellis8 years ago in Journal
Coding, Marketing, and Why You Should Blur the Line Between the Two
Marketing now isn't what marketing was in 2005. It probably won't be what it is in 2025, either. Marketing is constantly changing. Where it was once a career based on creative skills, now it is one that requires a delicate balance of creativity, analytics, and the application of real solutions. It's a dynamic field, with lots of opportunity for growth and success. There is always something new to learn and master if you have the desire, time, and energy!
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Journal
Great TED Talks to Inspire Company Culture
TED Talks gather some of the greatest thinkers from around the world and explore complex issues and ideas. They distribute these actionable talks around the world for free, in hopes of inspiring its listeners. Under the slogan "ideas worth spreading," they bring us insights from business leaders and important innovators at the top of their fields.
By Stan Kubler8 years ago in Journal
