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Career Planning

By CathyG

Should you just do the “bare minimum” at work?

Today’s New York Times has an article asking just that question. One reader wrote in to say “There is nothing wrong with being an average (mediocre) employee. … The reality is that work is not the most important thing in everyone’s lives. People have more important things in their life than work. Work is simply […]

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By CathyG

Career Stress to the Max: Goldman Sachs Employee Says, “Take This Job And …’

You think you have career stress? Think again! You may have seen the news report: A Goldman Sachs manager, Greg Smith,  resigned in a very public way.  Before sending in his resignation letter, Smith wrote an Op-Ed piece for the New York Times, expressing his frustration with his employer. He criticized the self-serving value system […]

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By CathyG

Harvard Graduates In The Mailroom: Buying a Lottery Ticket Or Investing In A Future?

An article in today’s New York Times Magazine asks, “Why do Harvard graduates work in the mailroom?” You can read the article here. Author Adam Davidson refers to the best-selling book, Freakonomics, which noted the peculiar behavior of drug dealers. They accepted low pay and dangerous conditions on the slim chance they would hit the […]

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By CathyG

How Can Companies Identify Hidden Superstars?

Recently a question was posed in an online forum. Jeremy Lin was not expected to be a star. He was waived by other teams and wasn’t considered good enough to hold a starting position. Surely many companies have employees who aren’t performing to potential, creating a huge opportunity cost for these organizations. What can they […]

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By CathyG

Career Planning: Should You Hire and Fire?

Recently this question was posed on a LinkedIn forum: Should you hire and fire? Readers interpreted the question differently. Some said, “Hire slow and fire fast.” Most said, “Don’t hire anyone unless you’re prepared to invest in his/her retention and growth.” Here’s my response (edited from what I posted): With small companies, or companies going […]

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By CathyG

Career Planning: Do you count on a bonus for personal extras?

Today’s New York Times “Social Q’s” column addressed this question: For the last 7 years, Anonymous had received a “generous cash bonus” from her boss – “in addition to the regular company bonus.” She explains, “I do many personal errands for him during the year.” This year: no bonus. She wonders why. (I’m assuming the […]

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