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Saying Goodbye and Forgiveness 

I have really struggled with how I feel on this day for a few years now. See, it would be my oldest stepbrothers’ birthday today. We had an incredibly tumultuous relationship and he wasn’t a very nice person sometimes. Other … Continue reading

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Endings…and Beginnings

After 15 years at the same company, today is my last day.  What a bittersweet day it will be. I have learned so much, but am so excited for some new adventures. Make sure that no matter what situation you … Continue reading

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Vacation

When was the last time you took a holiday? Have you accumulated a lot of time off at work but are not allowed to take it? Only 14 percent of Americans will take a vacation of two weeks or more … Continue reading

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Where Has The Etiquette Gone?

Maybe it is just me, but it seems like I see a lack of etiquette more and more on a daily basis. I don’t just mean from a business standpoint either…it seems like it happens in our personal lives. I … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to My Son

Dear Alistair, Next week mommy is having surgery. For some reason, I am feeling very nervous. There are some things I want to make sure you know. 1. Know that mommy loves you very much. My life is so much … Continue reading

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What a Difference a Year Makes

One year ago today I got some amazing news…..but let me start from the beginning. At the end of April 2013, I was hospitalized and had an emergency surgery. My intestines had perforated and I was 2 hours from death, … Continue reading

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Sick

Yep, been off of here for a while now. For those of you asking where I have been, I fell quite ill and was in the hospital for a while. I have to go back in at the end of … Continue reading

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2013

Since I have been skipping out on this blogging thing, I figure I should at least do a quick, “catch up” post. 2012 was VERY interesting in my world personally and professionally. On a personal note I went through some … Continue reading

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Are You Asking the Correct Questions During an Interview?

You landed the interview! Great job! Now, how can you be successful in the interview and ask the right questions? People ask me all the time about ways to nail a job interview. It seems that “questions,” whether from the … Continue reading

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The Bee’s Knees of HR Tech 2012 – Guest Post

Please welcome back Kyle Lagunas, HR Analyst with Software Advice! HR Executive’s annual HR Technology Conference is a great opportunity for vendors to exhibit their latest offerings. As ever, Conference Chair Bill Kutik did a great job of bringing together … Continue reading

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