Last night I attended open house at my daughter's middle school. Parents got to follow their children's schedule, visiting each classroom, one after another. Her school is huge and built ... Read More

Several years ago we decided to make some changes to our house. We hired an architect who took our ideas, added many of his own, and put together a plan ... Read More

What should you do if you hear about a job opening that sounds like it would be perfect for you ... well almost perfect that is? You are just missing ... Read More

I can't think of a single person I know who hasn't made a mistake at work. From missing a typo on a sign promoting a new program (that was one ... Read More

After my daughter was born I left my full time job to stay home with her. I wondered whether it would mean the end of my professional life -- it ... Read More

Sometimes the one thing holding someone back from pursuing the job he or she wants is the inability to get the proper attire to wear on a job interview. Suits ... Read More

I have a love-hate relationship with teachers. I think the good ones are amazing human beings and deserve every cent they get paid and in fact should get paid a ... Read More

In my article, Sharing Personal Information at Work, I wrote about the pitfalls of sharing personal information with co-workers. Revealing too much about yourself will let your co-workers see your ... Read More

When you lose your job you don't know when you will find a new one. Even in a fairly good market, your job search may taker longer than you'd like ... Read More

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 15.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, 8.9 million with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), 8.9 million with chronic bronchitis and ... Read More

I just returned from a two week vacation. I feel well-rested, energetic and bursting with new ideas. I strongly believe that taking time off from your job is not only ... Read More