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Work Is Something You Do, Not Somewhere You Go

Work Is Something You Do, Not Somewhere You Go

I do 98% of my work remotely.  I have occasional on site client meetings but I never take up residence.  I have some clients that I have never met in person. Because I work remotely I am mostly available to all of my clients from about 7:00 am to 11:00 pm seven days a...

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There Will Never Be a Better Time

There Will Never Be a Better Time

10,000 Baby Boomers retire each day sending shockwaves through the American work force.  Filling the workforce gap will be a challenge. The ranks of the Gen X workers are simply not enough, while many Millennials lack the needed work experience.  Now is...

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Finding the Perfect Workspace

Finding the Perfect Workspace

Oh, how I hated cubicles…  I thank my lucky stars every day that I don’t sit in a cubicle any more.  What a miserable way to work.  What a terrible way to spend so many hours of your life.  Open office plans are just as bad.  The extroverts can’t focus...

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Amy’s Mantras for Getting Things Done

Amy’s Mantras for Getting Things Done

I am an action taker and I’m organized. I love making that list and crossing those things off. I get things done. I don’t even have to try because Baby, I was Born this Way. On my refrigerator at home, I have a grocery list. You’re thinking, “So what, I have one too.”

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When was the Last Time You had a Raise?

When was the Last Time You had a Raise?

The average annual merit increase in the US has been 3% for the past several years. Consulting allows pay for performance not possible when merit increases are 3%. I left the corporate world to achieve pay for performance and you can too.

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