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Would You Play Dirty at Work?

Over lunch the other day, I was debating with two other colleagues whether people ought to play dirty to move up the corporate ladder or to keep their job (given current climate in the finance industry). There are t…
Advice: How Do I Ask For A Raise?

Asking for a raise is one of those classically nerve-wracking experiences. What's the best way to ask that shows you're prepared and competent without alienating your boss?That's what Sarah asked over on our Advice pa…
Advice: What Makes You Quit?

Quitting a job is a really big decision. So what kinds of factors are considered when making that decision? Red_rook@xanga asks that question over in Advice. They ask: What is the number one reason you decide to quit a…
Advice: Work Hard After Two Weeks Notice?

If you're about to leave your job, how much effort should you put in while you're on your way out?That's just what reader red_rook@xanga asks today on our Advice page:Do you give your job everything you have when you…
Is Commuting Cheaper in the Long Run?

Until my recent relocation to the NYC area I had heard about the traumas of commuting but I always assumed it was just people complaining. However I have now experienced it first-hand and I have to say I have no idea ho…
When it Comes to Finding Work, "Normal" is Relative

Thus far, 2010 has not been the better year for finding a job that we were hoping for. Recessionwire reports that the average worker currently spends 30.2 weeks looking for work before getting hired—that's 17.5 weeks…
Nobody Wants to Miss Work for Jury Duty

Money concerns and an unwillingness to miss work have made many jurors reluctant to fulfill their legal duties, The Los Angeles Times reports. On trial in California faced a group of jurors so resistant that the lawy…
Employees in Their 20s: "Lazy and Unfocused"

Employers are asking job recruiting agencies to shy away from applicants in their twenties, according to an article in Australia's Courier-Mail. And although this news comes from an entirely different hemisphere, I t…
Stop Making Fun of My Job!

Hi, my name is Sarah and I get paid $10 an hour. I work 40 hours a week, and I love checking my bank account online to see that my paycheck has arrived via direct deposit. All in all, it seems like a pretty sweet se…
Juggling Two Jobs at Once

In this economy, having a job is pretty sweet. So having two jobs is probably twice as sweet, right? On payday, yes, but otherwise I’m not so sure. I’ve been juggling two jobs—one nine-to-five, one freelance—since l…