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Your Money at Work on the Shifting Careers blog at NYTimes.com
'œNothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself.' '“ Thomas J. Watson Marci Alboher, the Shifting Careers…
The Mommy Economy: A Review of The Feminine Mistake
'œMotherhood is a state of being, not a job description.' '“ Sara Nelson When I announced to one of my sisters that Jeanine and I plan to work full time…
Why Work Sucks And How to Fix It
When I was writing a recent article on telecommuting I stumbled across the book "Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It" by Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson. I recently…
Unlimited Vacation Policy: the flip side of flexibility
'œNo vacation goes unpunished.' '“ Karl Hakkarainen These days, many companies are experimenting with what is described as an unlimited vacation policy but career writers are asking if this is…
Are You Willing to Succeed?
Are you willing to do what it takes to create what you really want in your business, career, and finances? It might sound like an obvious answer "well, of course!",…
High Pump Prices Just Might Fuel More Flextime and Telecommuting
The high gas prices may actually work some magic when things are all said and done. If the pain gets great enough perhaps it'll create a willingness to try something…
Shifting your 401(k) on the Shifting Careers blog at NYTimes.com
'œThe question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income.' '“ George Foreman Remember when I asked the question, 'œWhy did you cash out your 401(k)?'…
WAHMs, WAHDs, and the Costs and Benefits of Working at Home with Kids: Making the Most of Your Work Time
My name is Jennifer, and I'm a WAHM. No, that's not some new addition to the ever-expanding LGBTQ alphabet soup of queer identities; it stands for work-at-home mom or dad.…
Freelancers – Avoid Being Consumed by Work
So many sit in their day jobs and wish they could freelance so they could have more freedom, more free time, and control over their lives. Then once they strike…
Bartering Can Be a Win-Win
When cash is tight sometimes bartering can be the perfect solution, but you need to do it right for both parties to truly walk away feeling it was a win-win.…