Career
Burnout = Resentment
I watched this video, and it became so clear to me ! OMG ! I can recall all of the times , when the things that are important to me in my personal life were either ruined or stopped because ... Read More »
10 Signs That 9-to-5 Isn’t For You
Conventional 9-to-5 jobs are not for everybody. Some people just don’t like to be restrained by the man, while others just don’t like the whole corporate atmosphere. Here are some signs that you might be one of those people who ... Read More »
Finding The Balance: Working Extra Hours At Work
Volkswagen, in a collective bargain with its employees, recently agreed to stop Upper Management from e-mailing employees after normal working hours. The reasoning behind such an across-the-board action had to do with the fact that employees felt intimidated or forced ... Read More »
How You Can Write for Fieend
Fieend is looking for some new “Fieends” to join the team! Are you a writer looking to get your name out there? Are you proficient in the English language and do you have an edge to your writing? Fieend.com would ... Read More »
How Long of a Commute Is Too Long?
If you go to work, chances are you have to hop into your car or board a train to get there. Maybe you also take a bus, maybe you can bike, or perhaps you can walk. Hey, if you’re really ... Read More »
Your Resume: Making a Good First Hiring Impression
Let’s say you’re applying for a job that you found online; you think you’re a good match, it’s close to home, and the pay seems to be acceptable. You send your resume and cover letter and start picking out the ... Read More »
Preparing For Your Big Job Interview
Follow @Fieend Sometimes, it seems like getting the interview is the hardest part, but in reality, once you’ve got it, your work is just beginning. Preparing for your big job interview can be very stressful, depending on just how big ... Read More »
15 Easy Ways to Get Fired
Nobody wants to get fired from their current employment, unless your name is George Costanza and you have a sweet deal with the Mets. Assuming you are unlike this fictional character, you would probably like to keep your job, and ... Read More »
New Year’s Career Resolutions for 2012
With the new year virtually upon us, people everywhere are looking to take advantage of a fresh start in their everyday lives. They should be doing it with their careers as well. These are just a few resolutions employees (or ... Read More »
The Toilet Is Clogged: Working for a Small Company
At my last place of employment, my desk was in the back of the office with the rest of business operations staff. We nicknamed the area “The Bat Cave;” the area got the name mainly because it was secluded, dark, ... Read More »