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Last month, a woman sitting beside me and
my son on a plane began to cry. My son is not yet two, and with no
concept of personal space, no ability to understand that the nice
man in the business suit with the noise-blocking headphones might
not want a half-eaten cookie placed on his head, he always… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (3) | Blog
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It's Friday afternoon and I
am getting a little jittery. I'm not just anxious to be done with
work for the week, I am also trying to keep
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It’s hard not to be a Chicken Little these days. The weak dollar has translated to higher prices abroad for everything from hotel rooms to bottled water. Gas is at $3.33 per gallon at last check, according to the Department of Energy, up almost 20% over a year ago. Never mind that being an American abroad isn’t what it used to be. “Ugly American” may be among the nicer terms hurled at tourists these days. But, much of the grim news surrounding travel these days overshadows a rosier truth. Example: the market woes mean resorts are desperate for your business, and are willing to lower their prices to prove it. True, it’s likely fewer travelers will hit the road this summer. But that will result in fewer tourists obstructing your view or elbowing you in line. Herewith, we refute the biggest myths about traveling today. Read More »
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I did something radical this week. I took a day off. And then I did something typical. I took the day off to have a meeting. Even more typical, to get up early, rush through the morning, get in the car, drive an hour and then have a meeting. On my day off.
When I merged on to the expressway to head way out into the suburbs, I immediately pulled out my phone and started dialing. I thought I'd fill up the time and silence by talking to one of my friends, but no one was available. Instead, I took a breath, put in a CD I love and sang every line of every song, really listening to the words I belted out toward the road ahead of me.
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Avoid all of those Worst Case Vacation Scenarios this summer. Instead - look into getting away to a place that will help you get ahead. Any vacation that de-stresses and refreshes will improve your outlook and performance at work. But there are some getaways that could have a more direct impact on your career. Just be sure to save up those vacation days - check out the world wide tally of mandatory vacation days - the US is at the bottom! Read it and weep — or move to Finland.
Here, some getaways designed to help you get ahead, according to Pam Grout, author of The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life. At the very least, they’ll put your current gig into perspective. Do yourself a favor: leave the Blackberry in your hotel room.
1. For the Self-Doubting Manager
If overseeing your team feels like herding stray cats, try honing your leadership skills by learning to drive an elephant in Thailand. Read More »
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Q: I never take all of my vacation days. I want to be indispensable to the company, and the higher-ups know this and have come to expect it from me. But I'm exhausted. How do I cut out without seeming less committed? A: All but the most enlightened boss will try to squeeze every last drop of... Read More »
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Dear CC: I just learned that everyone in Europe gets six weeks off and full health benefits. I’ve been in my job five years and still get two weeks and have to pitch in for insurance. Why do Euros have it so good?
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