Jobs on Shine

Final post, but still working this new economy

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When I started this blog in April, I knew it had an expiration date. I signed a short-term contract. I referred to myself as a guest blogger on Yahoo! Even the title, "Working the New Economy," suggested that this was a project of limited duration. After all, how long could this "new economy" last?

Now that it's time to wrap up, it's pretty clear that the new economy has become the new normal. And I can't say that I have figured out exactly how to work it. Unemployment has now topped 10%. Counting those who are underemployed, it's closer to 20%. Mass layoffs are still happening, including a round at BusinessWeek last week where several of my most respected colleagues were shown the door.

One defining feature of this not-so-new-anymore economy is that we will all need to flexible and nimble. I've worked independently for nearly a decade. And now it seems that my usual mix of contract work, freelance relationships, consulting and other kinds of affiliations has become standard in what Tina Brown so aptly dubbed the gig economy.

The Nice People Of China

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ain't gonna take it no more.... It's bad enough for the American consumer to send most of the George Washington's (dollars) to foreign lands for so-call cheap stuff but…

A little history on me

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I've been a single mom for the last 16 years. After my divorce, I decided to look for work outside of "traditional" corporate America and I got my series 6 and 63 license and became a financial planner. It was the first time I would get paid on commission only. Who knew it would…

Facebook: Are your friends trusted sources or naggy noisemakers?

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People have been worrying for a long time about mixing business and pleasure on Facebook. Much of the conversation centers around how much of their personal lives people want to

Who is hiring? Dr Doom and Gitmo.

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How to Earn $25 per hour

Why don’t you have a job yet?

15 Google Interview Questions That Will Make You Feel Stupid

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By Nicholas Carlson Google is back to hiring again.

That's good news for thousands of junior managers and software developers out there hoping to find safe harbor during this recessionary storm.

The bad news:

Google prefers Ivy Leaguers.
It cares about…

How to critique someone's writing

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As a person who makes my living with words, I'm regularly asked to read people's writing and give feedback. A business plan. A resume. Website copy. A grad school application essay. A profile for an online dating site. I usually say some variation of yes to the request. But giving feedback…

Control your fate, your emotions, your income and the Yuletide bulge

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by Dianne Orwig

It’s not just coming… it’s officially here! November formally marks the beginning of that festive time of year when time is short, stress is high, and temptation is everywhere. Despite the fact that the season lasts only two short months, most of us…

MOMMA SAID.........

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Momma said there'll be day's like this...... anyone remember that song? Yeah, I know, I'm dating myself. Momma said this and Momma said that, but what do I say? I say that Momma needs to mind her damn…