Monthly Archives: December 2013

A Year of Opportunity — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

As I have done nearly every year for the last 5 years here on Career Opportunities, I have chosen a theme for the coming year. This year is no exception and, in fact, this year’s theme is a very personal … Continue reading

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Job Listings from Tuesdays with Transitioners – December 29, 2013

   Job Openings from Tuesdays with Transitioners Jennifer Oliver O’Connell, organizer of Tuesdays with Transitioners posted these job listings recently. Join Tuesdays with Transitioners Meetup group to receive these job listings directly via Meetup.com and email.  Office Assistant at Twistory Studios Assistant to TV Host, Producer, … Continue reading

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Product: Moo MiniCards

This is probably my fourth or fifth order from Moo MiniCards for my business cards. As you can see form the photo, Moo MiniCards are about half the size of typical “western” business cards and, more importantly for me, I … Continue reading

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Archive: Your job is more than just filling time — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

I am sure you have all experienced it as often as I have — the worker who has decided that their job is not meant to offer customer service — or any service at all. Their job is only to … Continue reading

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Video: 2011 Live Reading of A Christmas Carol

For your holiday enjoyment, I present this live video recording of our previous 2011 Live reading of Charles’ Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.   Read more on this topic: Audio: Live Reading of “A Christmas Carol” – 4th Annual On Sunday … Continue reading

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The Gifts You Can Always Give – Time, Energy, Passion and Love — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

It is Christmastime again and many people’s thoughts turn to shopping and presents and consuming in all its forms. As the years have passed, though, I have found myself thinking less about presents that come from the corner store (or … Continue reading

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A Personal Question: How do I make money — and develop my new career — in 2014?

A personal question from Douglas I feel quite vulnerable as I write this, as it feels a bit too personal, a bit too close to home. I don’t usually write about myself except in fairly abstract ways or to describe … Continue reading

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Elsewhere: 25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer from Lifehack.org

I have always been an auto-didact (a self-taught person), so I am always interested in new ways and places to learn. This article from Lifehack.org points up 25 great places to learn everything from languages to technology to geography. I … Continue reading

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Archive: Automatic pilot can be a good thing — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Watching my son’s Little League team, I was reminded once again about the deep difference between knowing what to do and doing it when the time comes. I watch them go through drills at practice, perfectly implementing such concepts as … Continue reading

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Gift Guide 2013: Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking With interests in both art and business, it seems only natural to combine them in my mind. “Art & Fear” addresses the all-to-common issues with creating art and I … Continue reading

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