Category: Landing that Job
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Why learning to say no can be so liberating
Sometimes, when faced with a choice that could mean a big change to the way you work, it’s best to weigh up the options and say the small, tough word that can save you from lots of trouble and disappointment further down the line.
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Life is a big, crazy mess that you fix one day at a time
The universe was born in chaos, so it should come as no surprise that everyday life can be chaotic too. How do you impose order amidst the madness? Take it one step, one leaf, one page at a time, advises a librarian and archivist, who has successfully applied the principle to her own love of…
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I’m not a real person yet, but I’m getting there
The tough thing about adulthood is not just living up to your own wild ambitions, but trying to match the hopes and expectations of others. Your parents, especially. But how can you be a real person, when you’re trying to be the person other people want you to be? You just have to keep your…
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7 Things I wish I could tell my teenage self about life & work
What if you could go back in time, knowing what you know now, and take your 18-year-old self out for a drink and a good talking to about the way the world of work is changing, and the way it would change your life? By Sam Wilson
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Life gets better when you stop worrying that it’ll get worse
We spend so much of our lives fretting, hassling, and stressing about things that may not even happen. Why don’t we look forward to the good things in life, and make them happen instead? By Dave Luis
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Hooray! I’m free from freelancing at last
Yes, freelancing is a wonderful, flexible lifestyle that puts you in charge of your own destiny. But in these tough times, it’s even nicer to know, when you’re once again gainfully employed in the full-time economy, that month-end means money in the bank, and weekends mean the luxury of time to unwind. By Mandy Collins
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5 Powerful ways to celebrate womanhood this Women’s Day
Forget Sisterhood. Forget pink-hued, feel-good marketing campaigns. Forget movie stereotypes, lifestage-cliches, and the patriarchal clap-trap of divide-and-conquer. This Women’s Day, says Sam Wilson, let’s celebrate the real strength and collective power of womanhood.
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Help! I’ve fallen into Twitter & I can’t get out
Twitter is the world’s number one network for catching up on news, sharing opinions, and letting people know what you’re having for breakfast. It is also a merciless vampire of time and productivity, even if, in theory, you can quit any time you want. Go on, just try. It’ll only take you a couple of…
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The joy of life in a fleeting moment
Meet Joy-Anne Bromilow, a Cape Town photographer with a unique eye on the moods and emotions of life in transition
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I want to be the Zooey Deschanel version of myself
When your job as a standup comic calls for you to walk glamorously down the red carpet at the awards event of the year, you want to be sure you’re looking as good as you can, even if it takes a little help from your quirky movie-star role-model. By Zakkiya Khan