Last week I mentioned that Ernst & Young (a major finance and accounting firm) is no longer requiring a college degree as part of their application process. A few months ago, PricewaterhouseCoopers )PwC) – another big player in financial services…
There is a story told about a farmer who grew discontent with his farm. He complained about the lake on his property that always needed to have the fish thinned out. The rolling hills made it more difficult for him…
[powerpress] I’m overeducated and can’t find a job. I’m an accountant in name only. It’s not in my heart. I feel that I am taking someone else’s oxygen and should just not try anymore. I was a teacher who was…
Harold Ramis is the actor and director probably best known for his role as Egon in the movie Ghostbusters. He once laid out his rule for success: “Find the most talented person in the room, and if it’s not you,…
[powerpress] Here’s my resume and a box of donuts. Can I buy one book and copy the worksheets to teach my classes? How can I connect with influential people? How can I get maximum value from attending a conference? Do…
Here’s a note I received this week from someone who wants to be a coach. ”Dan –With the poverty of the USA my spirit doesn’t feel right charging the poor that need help for coaching them in the right direction.…
[powerpress] There is SO MUCH MORE out there than the crummy job you hate right now. How can I get paid for my writing? How do you continually come up with new and fresh topics to discuss. How do you…
Yes, I know I talk a lot about turning your passion into profits. A lot of people still question whether passion should be part of the equation when looking for work. Shouldn’t we just be responsible and find something with…
[powerpress] I’m inspired but don’t know what I want to do How do you avoid being the “starving artist”? I’m 38 and making good money but don’t know what I really want to do. Mentally I feel burned out and…
Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed a…