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How much of the bailout will you pay?


With Tax day out of the way we find our thoughts turning to the uses those funds are put. Like its citizens, the government has a nasty habit of spending money before it’s made it, and the Economic Recovery Act is no exception. $862,000,000,000 is a lot of money. More than most people can picture.

Is it worth it for you to change careers?


Is it a good idea to change careers? Well, it depends. If you make coal-fired steam engines then it might be a good idea to look into a new industry. If you just pulled in a million dollar bonus then maybe you ought to stick with what you’re doing. For those of us in between there’s O*net.

How Women Work


If you believe what you see on TV, women are conniving, crazed and indecisive creatures. Some magazines perpetuate these stereotypes by offering advice on how to trap/confuse men. Some differences between men and women can seem a little confusing, depending on your perspective.

The irony is that from conception until the eighth week of gestation, men and women are almost exactly the same.

Colours: How To Demonstrate Multiculturalism Fast


Do you want a job that lets you travel the world? Maybe you need a little color bootcamp!

Colors are often associated with cultural norms and meanings. It is therefore important for you to know what some of them mean if you're to be a corporate "diplomat" that is representing all your employer has to offer.

Steve Jobs' Advice to Nike: Lose the Crap


We can all take some wisdom from a great innovator, Apple CEO Steve Jobs, when he told Nike to lose all the crappy stuff that they sell.

Why give your customers the 2nd best thing, when all they want is the best?

Ditto goes for your resume. A resume should contain what recruiters/employers are seeking. Watch the clip and see if you don't agree on this principle of streamlining.

Mantra of the day: EDIT!