Category: Landing that Job
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I love my bosses, because they’re just as crazy as I am
They say you should do what you love and love what you do. It isn’t always easy, but it helps if you work with people who recognise your worth. By Garret Brent
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The family meeting that changed my life
The rules said no alcohol and no criticism. All we had to do was talk about our hopes and plans. Then, we had to listen. On that Saturday afternoon, everything changed. By Sean O’Connor
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Why I want my kids to wait tables
Waiting on tables can be a tough, thankless job, but here’s a tip…if you do it right, it can teach you some valuable lessons that will stay with you for life. By Belinda Mountain
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Why saying ‘why not’ can change the way you live your life
Don’t ask ‘why’ when challenge and change come your way. Ask ‘why not’, and you’ll be ready to turn the answer into action, says Cath Jenkin
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Working at the bus station, making my dream come true
Sometimes, a job is a transition between where you’ve been and where you want to be. Make the most of it and you’ll get to your dream sooner than you think. By Nobantu Shabangu
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My fabulous, 40ish fling with Suzelle DIY
She’s the YouTube darling whose DIY advice has made her a social media sensation. So when the offer came up to star in a dance exercise video with Suzelle, Dave Luis couldn’t resist
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How Miss SA Liesl Laurie’s dream came true
It’s the stuff that dreams are made of: a childhood wish to be crowned the fairest in the land came true when Liesl Laurie became Miss South Africa 2015. She told Ruda Landman her tale
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In case you missed the latest Iris Session with David O’Sullivan…
When it comes to career choices, not all of us are lucky enough to have pursued passions that pay the bills. Many of us have no other choice but to settle for second-best. So how should you cope with an unamazing job, where you’re not saving the world but at least it’s a means to…
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Michal Luptak, the CA who fell in love with Ponte
Meet a social entrepreneur who gave up the corporate routine to savour the scenery and opportunities at the heart of Africa’s tallest residential skyscraper, Ponte City.
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Why I’m happy being bored while I’m working
In an age when there’s so much to do and so little time to do it in, boredom is seen as the ultimate sin. But in truth it’s the gateway to inspiration, says Tom Eaton