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Archive for September, 2009

Take the Money and Run

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

A new how-to: Negotiating the severance package

Working on Savings

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Recognizing that the paycheck barely covers the month, President Obama has a few ideas about changes to IRS rules that might help boost worker savings.

Don’t Gnash Your Teeth, Be Happy!

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

At a time when some may think we should be happy just to have a job, it’s worth thinking through a few strategies about how to be happy at work, regardless of how miserable the place may be making you.

A Sober Labor Day

Monday, September 7th, 2009

The holiday best known for its political picnics in honor of working men and women is tinged with despair this year as millions continue to search for work.

Easing the Exit

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Career fairs and job counseling are just some of the ways in which employers are helping to take the sting out of involuntary send-offs.

Intern Again

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

The first job used to mean the end of internships. Not in this economy. Better to get a little more experience than to hang out at home racking up Mario Kart points.

Paycut for Security

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Forget about the positive economic trends. Finding a job out there still requires grit and determination, and, quite possibly, some salary sacrifice.

Think Before You Click

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

With so many unemployed, digital predators are turning to fake job postings in order to scam the desperate.