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Musings

Co-working: the new way we work

By On July 11, 2011

Have you been to a Starbucks lately? People aren’t just buying overpriced lattes and oatcakes. They’re meeting clients, they’re tweaking websites, they’re studying for finals, they’re grading papers. Starbucks has long been… Read More

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Putting ‘horrible’ in ‘Horrible Bosses’

By On June 14, 2011

When I saw the trailer for the upcoming film, “Horrible Bosses,” it brought back a lot of memories. The premise of the movie is one most of us can relate to: Friends… Read More

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Hate your job? Make it better

By On May 16, 2011

Last year I read a story in the Christian Science Monitor about a 66-year-old woman who retired and took a job as a grade school lunch lady. And she absolutely loves it.… Read More

Musings

ASK DR. DISH: Drinking etiquette

By On March 16, 2011

Not allowed to drink at work events. But what about networking mixers?… Read More

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ASK DR. DISH: Mid-afternoon slump

By On September 15, 2010

I can't stay awake at my desk past 2 o'clock. My job is monotonous and I guess that does not help. Any suggestions on how I can keep my eyes open for… Read More