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Breaking Free

April 1st, 2009

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How long have you been working? Do you find it easy balancing the demands of family and work?

I asked because there are those who are successful in the corporate world, but still would like to get out of their comfort zone to be their own boss.

On the other hand, I have crossed paths with people who don’t need a job but strives to be part of the corporate jungle. A few would rather work for someone else as an employee, rather than be part of the family business.

Social Media And Personal Branding

March 4th, 2009

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personal-branding I had fun yesterday teaching the graduating students and faculty members about Social Media and Personal Branding. Not that these people are naive of these tools, but they just use social media for fun and nothing more.

Blogs and Social Media, as web 2.0 enthusiasts already know, is a tool that can be used for and against us. The thoughts, pictures, vlogs and other stuff’s we share determine our online reputation.

I remember a colleague looking at a picture, published in a social media, of a former female employee lip/tongue locked with a female companion. Though my colleague did not say a word, his facial reaction speaks of the impression the picture generated.

Loyalty

February 16th, 2009

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Loyalty

It’s supposed to be a season where job is a rare commodity, but I received a call from a headhunter requesting for my updated CV. Her client is a flourishing company, despite the present crisis, and in need of someone to head their HR dep’t. The budget is rather tempting, so before I put myself in a complex situation, I decided to politely pass the opportunity.

I have seen people change employers as often as they change their underwear, in the name of money. While this is not necessarily wrong, I am not comfortable with it for several reasons: