Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Breadwinner and Klutz - How a Fourth Grade School Teacher Became One of the Most Prolific Songwriters of Our Generation

Robert Pollard was a fourth grade school teacher in Dayton, OH who became one of the most prolific songwriters of our generation. Some of you might not have heard of Robert Pollard or his band Guided by Voices, but it is a project that had been in the works since 1981. Starting out as booze-fueled jams in Bob’s basement, the band became a more cohesive unit and eventually released a series of full-length ep’s using money that, according to Robert Pollard’s Wikipedia page, was from a local credit union.

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Quit Being Such a Pussy

It was a cool fall evening and I had just taken the last $50 out of my bank account to buy groceries for the week. Looking forward to a gut full of of kale, ramen, and water for the next few weeks I figured I would treat myself to a last supper at the local

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

How to Turn Workplace Stress Into A Path Toward Success

It is no secret that the workplace can occasionally present us with some pretty stressful situations. How you handle these moments is the key to your survival and growth within an organization. While your impulse might be to switch jobs when things become difficult, it is not the best option as it leads to a work history that shows instability and unreliability. Here are some common work dilemmas and suggestions how to use them to your advantage.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Quit Being Such A Pussy

Another guy walked up to me, put a gun in my ribs and told me to empty my pockets. At this point something came over me that scared me even more than a gun in my ribs. I wasn’t scared. I was super pissed steaming as they were going to take my last $50 for at least a couple of weeks. If anyone had asked me beforehand what I would do in a situation like that, the answer would have been obvious…just give them what they want and let them go. But all I remember is thinking how I was going to get the gun and shoot this fucker. Something was in the air.

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Friday, January 9, 2009

The Resume Bay® Announces Workforce Stimulus Package

$99 Resume writing services and free on-line document storage to assist displaced workers during economic crisis

Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) December 30, 2008 -- The Resume Bay, a resume writing and career acquisition services company based in Columbus, Ohio announced today that for a limited time it is offering a $99 Workforce Stimulus Package(SM). This all-inclusive resume package was developed to assist workers in career transition as a result of the current economic downturn.

"The US Government has been very busy bailing out the financial system and the auto industry," said Jon Davidson, president of The Resume Bay. "The backbone of our economy belongs to the American workforce. We felt it was time someone stepped-up to help the hundreds of thousands of displaced workers by offering them a stimulus package of their own."

Workers recently downsized or in career transition as a result of the economic crisis can visit The Resume Bay to take advantage of the $99 Workforce Stimulus Package™. Throughout the holidays and until the end of January 2009, all of the resume writing services offered by The Resume Bay will be offered at the reduced cost of $99. This fee also includes access and registration to the Career Pier®, a free on-line data storage center that offers 24-hour access to all of your important career documents.