By LANIE PIMENTEL
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I feel as though September is a time of rebirth when it comes to work. It is a time to get back in touch with one’s profession. A time to re-focus on things that may have gotten lost in the shuffle of summer time. During the summer, work can feel like […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
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Happy Thursday to all the working and non-working folk…I think that covers just about everyone. When I start these articles, I’m never quite sure where they were going end. Last week, I had no idea I had a two part-er on my hands, but alas, the ideas and thoughts (brace yourself) kept flowing!
When […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
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Two weeks ago, I wrote about quitting the workplace. Last week, it was moving on from the workplace. This week, it’s when the job ends. Jobs ending could mean a couple different things. Let’s take a look at when employment is anything from permanent.
One temporary job springs to mind […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
petunia5045(at)gmail.com
Last week I wrote of getting fired in the workplace. This week, it’s leaving the workplace. It is just as good as getting fired, sort of.
Leaving a job can be the most gratifying thing to do. On the other hand, it can be the most nerve-wracking stressful decision ever to […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
petunia5045(at)gmail.com
Whether we like it or not, agree or disagree, beg or stomp our feet sometimes the enviable happens… people get fired.
Getting the ax is not fun. I do not have too much experience with this one. I’m thankful to report that I have always worked my butt off, usually sacrificing time and energy […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
petunia5045(at)gmail.com
Good old OT. Some love it, some hate it. It can sometimes make or break a paycheck each week!
According to the Department of Labor, overtime occurs when an employer who requires or permits an employee to work overtime is generally required to pay the employee premium pay for such overtime work.
Employees […]