Having worked only in nonprofits, I recognize many of the advantages and disadvantages of this sector. Below is an outline of a few of the benefits and disadvantages of working for a nonprofit. Advantages The ability to do meaningful work and to create positive change for a community or a cause. While some may call [...]
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One Drink At Work, One Too Many?
In our culture there are many drinks: the relaxing-after-work beer, the celebratory glass of champagne, the with-dinner glass of wine, and the social-lubricant cocktail. However, in most office environments booze and work don’t mix, so what do you do when there is drinking at a mixer, happy hour, or office party when the line between [...]
Tattoos More Common In Young Professionals
Getting a tattoo may result in your mother crying while your father tells you you’re now unemployable, but is this true? Well…your mother will probably cry, but you’re not necessarily unemployable. Body art isn’t reserved anymore for sailors or bartenders alone, but has now become common for all walks of life, from doctors and engineers [...]
Why Benjamin Button Beat Me to the Promotion
Sure, your boss is impressed that you can reach a different demographic through social media and is amazed that you can use “the twitter,” but unfortunately he or she still says things in front of staff and clients like “Wow, my children are older than you!” or “Oh come on, you’re just a baby!” [...]
Shady Chicago Scandals Hit Second City
New to Chicago, I wondered what I got myself into as the scandals piled up: Rod Blagojevich, Roland Burris, parking meters… and some other questionable parties and acts… then Patti Blagojevich gets on a reality show? What?! What I didn’t realize at the time is that this is only a part of the rich history [...]
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