If you take a sick leave day when you’re not really sick, does this mean you’re: (a) sharp, just working “the system,” (b) a deadbeat loser, destined for the fiery place, or (c) in the wrong job or career? (c) is the right answer. (I’m sure I’ll get someone saying All of the Above). But [...]
If you want better control of your career destiny as a “free agent” in the world of work, do a good job wherever you work. This principle (#4 of 6) of The Free Agent Outlook on Work seems so obvious, and yet you would be surprised. We’ve all met people who have given up on [...]
By choosing a career you enjoy, you’re more likely to pay attention to it. You’ll give your career path the care and upkeep it needs. Part of keeping your skills current and in demand is knowing your industry and having a strong personal network – people who serve as a sounding board, give you information [...]
If you’re considering a career as a college professor, choosing a college major in the humanities, or going to graduate school in the humanities, you need to read Patricia Cohen’s article in yesterday’s New York Times: “In Tough Times, The Humanities Must Justify Their Worth.” By humanities, Ms. Cohen includes “languages, literature, the arts, history, [...]
Keeping your priorities straight, even in a recession, is an important part of being a Career Free Agent. Your long term happiness and job satisfaction are at stake. Tips for being loyal to yourself and your family are part 5 of my 6 part series on The Free Agent Outlook on Work. Loyalty is such [...]
