Posted by JasonSeiden on Sep 9th, 2009 | 5 comments 
I’m all about success. I take no joy from others’ failures; me and Schadenfreude are not friends. Yet I also know what a powerful teacher failure can be.
It’s one of the reasons I encourage people to Fail Spectacularly.
It’s also why I share the email below, which was forwarded to me by its recipient, a young professional woman who I’ll call… Kornelia. With a K. Or Kornie, as I...
Posted by blazarus on Sep 7th, 2009 | 5 comments
Finding a job can be time-consuming and frustratingly difficult in this economy. On top of that, it can get pretty expensive.
If it’s any consolation, some of the costs you incur while searching for a job may be tax deductible. Here’s how to determine what expenses qualify:
Not All Job Seekers Qualify: The “Same Occupation Rule”
Sorry, career-changers. While it may seem unfair, the tax...
Posted by Patrick I on Aug 19th, 2009 | 0 comments
The evolution of the internet has given us tools to connect and facilitate conversation among many other things. These conversation and connections overtime can lead to healthy relationships which can help you land a job. Even if you have a job, having a presence online and following these tips will keep you prepared if you ever become available in the market. That’s when these tips will matter...
Posted by blazarus on Jun 30th, 2009 | 3 comments
It seems that in good times and bad, you can count on health-care costs to defy economic gravity. According to benefits consultant Hewitt, the average insured worker at a big company is likely to spend $3,826 on insurance premiums and out-of-pocket medical costs in 2009. That’s up 9% from last year, a remarkable figure when you consider that inflation overall is pretty close to zero.
So for...
Posted by blazarus on Jun 11th, 2009 | 0 comments
Are you trying to control your debt during the job search? Well, here is a little relief. On May 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. Features of the Act include:
Creditors are required to notify a consumer in writing of any change in the annual percentage rate (APR) on the account at least 45 days prior to the...
