by Barbara Safani | Sep 7, 2009 | career management
I got my first job when I was ten. I was a dog walker, taking care of a miniature poodle each day after school. Because it is Labor Day, I was reflecting on all the jobs I have held, but this job will always stand out as a special one. I think it is because this job...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 26, 2009 | career management
I recently watched a piece on 20/20 about an Internet site called Seeking Arrangement that positions itself as a “money dating site” where singles can find wealthy money daters for “mutually beneficial relationships”. Hmm…I don’t...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 24, 2009 | career management
Recently I had to deliver some bad news. It was one of those situations where I could always come up with a reason to delay the conversation. It never seemed to be the right time; there was always something to consider that would make the information more difficult to...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 20, 2009 | career management
Yesterday I found myself in a tough situation that I have never been in before. I made the decision to handle the situation a certain way and then I talked to two friends about it. One of my friends was full of advice; giving me ideas on what I should do next and what...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 12, 2009 | career management, networking
Last month I had an absolutely delightful networking meeting with someone I met through a professional association. What made the meeting so memorable was that the person I was networking with did everything right. She followed every rule of networking including:...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 10, 2009 | career management
For close to 20 years I kept a journal. I started writing entries when I was in college and wrote an entry almost every day. A few years ago, during an apartment renovation, the journals were lost and I’ve been mourning their loss ever since. My journals...
