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springshine
Answer:This is an interesting concept. A recent article cited a movement of sorts in this direction. The gist of the piece was that overall quality of life...
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llkelly118
Answer:If you want to keep your status or what little peace of mind you currently have...Don't say anything to anyone in upper management or HR. I have done...
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_dumspirospero_
Answer:Good advice, Kiki. Especially the listening to others part. If you listen to your coworkers, then chances are you'll find something that you have in...
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Kiki76
Answer:Please see our topic on dealing with depression here: http://www.first30days.com/dealing-with-depression There are some good tips and expert advice...
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LMAYO9
Answer:My parents always said to look at industries and trades that will never go out of style, i.e. plumbing, healthcare and power/electric. They will always...
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kristen
Answer:I know you don't want to hear this, but you're just going to have to give it time. Most of us are bored by the day-in-day out of our jobs most of the...
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Kimmy5785
Answer:The office holiday party is a great place to show a bit of personality...wear something festive yet appropriate. Trade in your LBD for a LRD (little...
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