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Comment on Is Your Workplace all Tricks and No Treats? by NinaMarman

NinaMarman — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:13:28 +0000

Hi, very useful post. I’ve just bumped into it and found it concrete and useful, very straight to the point. With your tips and some tricks I’ve heard during the webinars organized by http://www.blog.ivyexec.com I’m sure I’ll easily go through career change. Thanks once again!

Comment on Wanted! Communication, Leadership and Technical Literacy by vinfotech

vinfotech — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:19:45 +0000

I would like to add that passion and creativity are also very much needed in a technician.

Comment on Land of the Free, Home of the Independents by Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:00:35 +0000

Makasha, I love your story! One of the things I love about consulting is the ability to really use my talents to make a tangible difference, as you said it is a win-win. I am so glad that MBO is taking leadership on this issue. It validates a trend that is joining mainstream employment as a viable and rewarding career choice. It is my hope that their research will also make it easier for big business to do hire contractors.

Comment on Land of the Free, Home of the Independents by Makasha Dorsey

Makasha Dorsey — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:53:54 +0000

I am glad someone finally conducted this research. My first full-time stint as an independent consultant came as the result of me getting a certificate in project management. At the time, one of my uncles felt that I left my job because I did not want to work. He did not understand that I wanted to earn what I was worth. When my contract ended, I went to work another job where I ended up being “let go” after a year because I had accomplished everything the employer wanted: better processes which resulted in less waste and a better bottom-line. He really didn’t want to pay me when he could pay someone else to follow the processes for less than half of what he was paying me. I am thankful for it though. It taught me that I was of more value to companies as a contractor–a win/win for both of us.

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Comment on Blog Action Day – and the Age of Conversation – Servant of Chaos by Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:19:49 +0000

Gavin, me too! Such a great action and charity!

Comment on Blog Action Day – and the Age of Conversation – Servant of Chaos by Gavin Heaton

Gavin Heaton — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:05:37 +0000

Thanks Karen – I’m looking forward to Blog Action Day – what a great way to raise awareness and create change!

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Comment on Laid Off in Los Angeles by Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:57:10 +0000

Andrew, lay-offs can be very tough and many experience self-doubt and depression following a job loss. It’s important to acknowledge the loss but then embrace the future and get moving on making things happen. You have a great attitude about your own career transition. Look for opportunities everywhere – and don’t be afraid to offer your services. Companies, non-profits, trades and even online publications are potential writing assignments. You also have the advantage of already having a blog so you get to write and publish regularly. Use that platform to expand your opportunity.

Best to you Andrew!

Comment on Laid Off in Los Angeles by Andrew Heaton

Andrew Heaton — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:23:27 +0000

Karen,

Being laid-off is not much fun. It happened once to me about seven years ago, when I had been working at a technology company for two and a half years. Fortunately for me, I had only myself to look after financially, and was renting so didn’t have mortgage payments to worry about (my rent was fairly cheap). Actually, it was kind of what I needed. I had started to think about moving on to new challenges anyway – going overseas in particular (which, of course, eventually I did, but that ended up being almost two years later. In between times, I had a couple of short-term contract roles)

What’s more challenging for me personally is getting back into the market after coming home. Though the job market in Australia is actually pretty good (unemployment is 5.4%), I am really finding it tough. I always expected this, given that I am trying to break into a new profession (as I think I have shared with you before, I am trying to get into the writing profession), but still, it’s not easy.

All I can do is stay active, get out and about and remain as upbeat and positive (without being in denial) as I can