How To Choose to Become a Physical Therapist

Becoming a physical therapist is sometimes a calling. The physically strenuous job is always topped with long hours because of patients with different personalities. The things you have to do as a physical therapist are not for the squeamish and impatient. If you are not physically fit, you might as ... Continue Reading

The Boss: Hyune Hand of Hoover’s: No Road Map Needed

I WAS born in South Korea. When I was 2, my family, including my grandparents, emigrated to Brazil for a better life. My father saw more opportunity there. Multimedia My father was an elder at our Korean church, and he rallied members to start a Korean preschool, which I attended for ... Continue Reading

Preoccupations: Women and the Double Standard of Office Behavior

LAST fall, while working with corporate women across various industries, job levels and generations, an age-old issue re-emerged at a near-fever pitch. Women were obsessed about being labeled a “bitch,” and to a degree I hadn’t seen since the 1990s. Katherine Streeter The reason for their nervousness? Sure, they saw obnoxious women ... Continue Reading

Corner Office: Meridee Moore: I’ll Skip the Private Office

This interview with Meridee A. Moore, founder of Watershed Asset Management, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Watershed is a $2 billion hedge fund based in San Francisco. James Estrin/The New York Times Meridee A. Moore is the founder of Watershed Asset Management, a $2 billion hedge fund in San Francisco. ... Continue Reading

Infant/Toddler Practicum Journal: My Experience as an Early Childhood Education Intern

Due to the unusual structure of the center, my role for Teach Week was confusing. However, with the help of the lead preschool teacher and the understanding of the infant caregiver, I was able to find my place fairly  easily. The theme I chose was summer/beach. I created ... Continue Reading

Job Openings Up Sharply: 2.5M in January

WASHINGTON (AP) — Job openings rose sharply earlier this year, evidence that employers are slowly ramping up hiring as the economy improves. The number of openings in January rose about 7.6%, to 2.7 million, compared with December, the Labor Department said. That’s the highest total since February 2009. The report is a ... Continue Reading

Who’s Hiring Telecommuters: U-Haul, Pipeline Now and PHACTS

Looking for a job that lets you work from home? Here are three companies with telecommuting opportunities available right now. U-Haul What they do: Large truck rental company. Types of positions available: E-sales and reservations representatives. Hours/Pay: Reps take calls … Read the original article at Mainstreet

A 2020 vision of work

What does the future of work look like? Photograph: Mick Tsikas/Reuters How will the world of work have changed by 2020? That was the question I and other attendees were invited to consider at a panel discussion organised by City University’s Centre for Performance at Work last night. Not surprisingly, the relentless ... Continue Reading

Who’s Hiring Part-Time: Olan Mills, Kwik Trip and Anixter

Looking for part-time work? You’re in luck. Here are three companies with part-time openings available right now. Olan Mills What They Do: National chain of portrait studios. Types of Part-Time Position(s) Available: Sales associates and team leaders. Desired Hours Per Week: … Read the original article at Mainstreet

I’m too busy staring into space for leisure | Tim Dowling

Are you sure you have time for this, darling? British men have been found to have an average of 32 minutes a day more leisure time than women. Photograph: R.W. Jones/Warren Morgan/Corbis A survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that British men have, on average, ... Continue Reading

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