by Barbara Safani | Sep 11, 2009 | career management
I published this post three years ago and it still has relevance today. If you are a job seeker, take a moment today to reflect on what you do have rather than focus on what you don’t… During my tenure as a career coach, some of my most memorable and...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 10, 2009 | career management, salary negotiation
My teenage son has been allergic to milk products his entire life. His reaction is pretty intense…immediate vomiting, drop in blood pressure, turning white as a ghost…all from a thimble-full of milk or a bite of cheese. He is part of an allergy research...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 7, 2009 | career management
I got my first job when I was ten. I was a dog walker, taking care of a miniature poodle each day after school. Because it is Labor Day, I was reflecting on all the jobs I have held, but this job will always stand out as a special one. I think it is because this job...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 26, 2009 | career management
I recently watched a piece on 20/20 about an Internet site called Seeking Arrangement that positions itself as a “money dating site” where singles can find wealthy money daters for “mutually beneficial relationships”. Hmm…I don’t...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 24, 2009 | career management
Recently I had to deliver some bad news. It was one of those situations where I could always come up with a reason to delay the conversation. It never seemed to be the right time; there was always something to consider that would make the information more difficult to...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 20, 2009 | career management
Yesterday I found myself in a tough situation that I have never been in before. I made the decision to handle the situation a certain way and then I talked to two friends about it. One of my friends was full of advice; giving me ideas on what I should do next and what...
