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Open Letter from a Hospice Aide
It is 6:50 in the afternoon on a weekday at the hospice house. Me, a nurse, and a nurse in training were on for the seven AM to the seven PM shift. The snow finally quit falling outside as if hopes were about to be lifted, but the day soon proved to be wrong. That day, the sun that was shining represented sorrow and grieving.
By Grace8 years ago in Journal
How to Write a Professional Business Resume
You just heard about a job opening at a company you would like to work for. The job summary includes great potential and advancement with potential benefits. To apply, candidates must include three references and a professional business resume. You’ve never written one and would like to land a new job you’re fond of. What do you do? Regardless of an education background (students, instructors, professors, or anyone of importance), everyone has skills, or material they are good at or proud of; strong enough to put on a resume.
By Jason Anschutz8 years ago in Journal
Unbelievable: True Stories from an Uber Driver!
Driving for Uber can be fantastic. Think about a job where you make your own hours, listen to music the whole time, and cash out instantly. These are just some of the benefits of driving for Uber. The real treasures are all the interesting people you can meet while making money. Here are just a few of the customers I've experienced that really stood out among the rest.
By Vic Winter8 years ago in Journal
What Is The Best Way To Market, Sell, And Build Influence With My Art?
I am going to be blunt with you, being an artist is difficult... IF you do not know how to sell or market your work. There are many amazing ways to sell artwork in this modern age, so please make sure you keep note of these valuable and lucrative ways of selling your work. Trust me when I say this, you are not selling your soul, you are a human being who is acknowledging the fact that selling is important. Something has to pay the rent, right?
By Ed G8 years ago in Journal
Why Is It Easier to Write Stories With a Very Saddened Character Than With a Happy Character?
I have written quite a few books/stories and lately, I have realised that most of my main characters have some sort of dark, depressed side to them. Writing my characters and their stories are so easy and free-flowing but when I started a new book, I wanted my character to be so free-spirited and uplifting, yet, it's been so hard to even start! I spent months planning it and normally I would be quite far into the storyline in the time it has taken me to write the first chapter!
By Bella Higgins8 years ago in Journal
The Grind
There I was at the bottom, 25 years old, no career and fresh off a divorce. Prior to that I chased down a Real Estate career in a major Metropolitan area and came up empty, never sold a thing. I delivered pizza for a few years, quitting here and there only to go crawling back begging for the job again. I had to dress up in a giant rabbit, mascot-type outfit at a kid’s pizza party. Yes, a new low there. Most of my jobs were stints at menial task labor and lasted anywhere from 4-6 months and always ended with me just walking out. The most difficult thing I had to do was go back to pick up my last check, another tail between my legs endeavor.
By Damian Willis8 years ago in Journal
Workplace Bullying
Bullying in the workplace is alive and well and has been for decades and even longer. It's only been up until recently that this sad and tragic epidemic has come into focus in large part due to the toll it has taken mentally, physically, and emotionally on millions around the world. What is bullying? Bullying is defined as any deliberate attempt to embarrass, intimidate, devalue, or humiliate another individual privately or in public.
By Janelle Ouellet8 years ago in Journal
Unemployment
As months go by, I just sit here and wait. I was terminated from my employment for "lying" to the company. Which all in its own is a confusing reason. I guess we should start from the beginning.
By Samantha Faherty8 years ago in Journal
Looking for Work, Blindfolded
I am in my mid-twenties, working part-time, and about to graduate college at last. I have been looking for work, thinking up projects, and writing... basically, trying a little bit of everything. I'm trying to "curate" my life (as sickeningly 2018 as that sounds), but my vision is blurry.
By Meg D.8 years ago in Journal
Easy Ways to Become More Creative
We've all been there. Drumming our fingers, wracking our brain, trying desperately to come up with an idea. Summoning creativity can seem like an impossible task. Whether you're staring at a blank page, hoping to come up with a blockbuster screenplay, searching for a solution to a problem at work... even brainstorming about next year's Halloween costume ... don't despair. There are easy ways to become more creative.
By Sarah Terra8 years ago in Journal
I Freelanced My Way to Freedom
My introduction to making my living completely online began in 1996. I was a single mother and struggling to make ends meet and win "Mother of the Year" award amongst my friends and family. I never got that award from anyone, just a lot of opinions on what I should have done, what I needed to be doing, etc., etc., but in putting in the time and overtime of being a parent, especially a single one, I learned one valuable lesson- where there is a will, there is a way.
By Torrey Holman8 years ago in Journal
Being a Goal Getter
I've always dreamed about running my own business and being my own boss. When I was a little girl, the other kids my age wanted to be nurses, fashion designers, and one even wanted to be a cowgirl, but not me. No, I had my change purse full of Monopoly money, my coffee cup filled up with some type of imaginary caffeinated beverage, and my clipboard handy, complete with pink glitter pen that my grandpa gave me. I was going to take over the world by storm.
By Monica Daniels8 years ago in Journal