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Finding Work in a New Town

by Susan Geary | Feb 9, 2017 | Blog, Job, Networking, Relocation, Toastmasters, Work

Are you moving to a new location without a job? You’re not alone. If your spouse has a accepted a great gig, and you’re traveling in tow, you’ll need to find something for yourself. Or perhaps you’re an adventurous soul who packs up and moves...

Work Camping from an RV

by Susan Geary | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Career, hiring, Job, job search, Relocation, retirement, Work

According to NBC News more and more people are buying RVs. Their “On the Road Again” story points out that RV purchases are a sign that the economy is rebounding because RVs typically been a discretionary purchase. In other words, retirees and those with...

Keep Your Job Search Confidential

by Susan Geary | Jan 24, 2014 | Blog, Career, interviewing, Job, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Privacy, Uncategorized, Work

I get this question from time to time as to whether you should let your co-workers and managers know you are are actively job searching or you have a job interview with another company. To that I reply, “NO!” Sometimes I’ll get push back that...

I’ll Take Anything…. Not!

by Susan Geary | Oct 19, 2011 | Blog, Careers, job jumping, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, Uncategorized, Work

Last week I stopped by a fast food restaurant during a slow period. While I was waiting for my order, I overheard the Assistant Manager tell a co-worker he was desperately looking for a new job. I politely interrupted and asked what type of job he was looking for. He...

Freedom From Workplace Bullies

by Susan Geary | Oct 14, 2011 | bad bosses, Blog, employee surveillance, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower, Work

October 16 through October 22 is Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week, sponsored by the Workplace Bullying Institute. Thank God this organization exists. Someone needed to shed light on this growing problem in the USA, especially in this economy. Why? Because...

You Get More with Carrots than you do with Sticks

by Susan Geary | Jul 21, 2011 | bad bosses, Blog, Careers, employee surveillance, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower, Work

I’m reading a book this week on employee engagement and how to motivate employees to love working for you. Throughout my career I have worked for some wonderful companies, one of them was Buck Owens Broadcasting, another was America West Airlines. Both of these...
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