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July 5, 2011  1:52 PM

How Much Independence Should You Have at Work?



Posted by: Robin "Roblimo" Miller
bosses, consultant, Franklin, freelance, hiring, invoice, job, job-seekers, money, motivation, office, paycheck, self-discipline, self-employment, worker

We just got through the 4th of July, a holiday where Americans enjoy BBQ and fireworks and (at least metaphorically) say "Yay, us!" While celebrating freedom is a fine idea in the abstract, do all of us really want complete liberty in our work lives? Or do we want more security? And how does the...

April 19, 2011  4:39 PM

Promotion or Job Change: Which is the Best Way to Advance in IT?



Posted by: Robin "Roblimo" Miller
advance, business, career, communications, consulting, earnings, IBM, IT, jobs, leadership, management, meetings, money, technical knowledge, Toastmasters

I've had a couple of management consultants tell me that if you want to move into management, it's better to change jobs or change where you work within your current company than to stay where you are. What if you have to fire one of your old friends? Not cool. Or are you better off starting your...


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