Youth In The Office - Called out comment (Forbes.com) repost

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The article:

"I’m 24. I live in New York City. I hate my job. Of course, I’m not supposed to say that. I’m supposed to feel accomplished to be young and employed and have benefits in this economic environment.

My life is a series of boxes on an assembly line. Today is just another box on my calendar. Every day I shuffle between a city apartment and an office cube, typing into rectangles, sending papers, signing papers, filing papers. What I do is not important. That’s the problem...."

Our response:

" Dear youth in the office: I, too, belong in this group. And, I, too, have felt your frustration. I've held various occupations since I was 16, and I've pushed paper in Dilbert's office. I struggle between not feeling on track to achieve my full potential and a reality check. If I may make a suggestion that would provide you with a fresh set of eyes, it would be this: ...

Young and Underemployed: Called-Out Comment (Forbes.com) repost...

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On this post: Young And Underemployed: The Lasting Effects Of The Lost Generation

" Undergraduate education is not technical school. Some of us attend school because we value a well-rounded education, not to secure employment after graduation. Educational background (undergraduate) are less relevant than internships, volunteer experience and on-campus activities. There's a distinction between going to a trade school and attending a university.

Link to article 

Charlize Theron CNN interview...(vid)

Charlene Theron encourages embracing the complexity of individuals (specifically women) in the roles she chooses, recounts memories of being dismissed as being 'too pretty' to be taken seriously as an actor and how she has come to grips with the reality of her industry - business comes first.

Charlene Theron encourages embracing the complexity of individuals (specifically women) in the roles she chooses, recounts memories of being dismissed as being 'too pretty' to be taken seriously as an actor and how she has come to grips with the reality of her industry - business comes first.

"Chuck" - as Will Smith calls her - acknowledges the opportunities she was afforded by those who vouched for her when others thought she was just another pretty face.

Link to CNN Interview (click)

YEAH!!!!!!!! What SHE said!!! (Youtube video)

OMG! This is the best thing.

I've never met Riley, but I remember having the same fit at the toy store when I was her age...*whining that  it's not fair!!!

Twitter: Please chat with us @PrettyPinkPro

#Follow @prettypinkpro - dialogue, weekly chats, FAQ

#Follow @prettyproductiv - productivity tips, tools and 2012 resolution statuses tracked w/ #poniesGTD

Q1. How can an online community provide motivation and resources to help others reach their potential? PLS SHARE & RT! Many thx.
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Handmade Greeting: 2011 Christmas Card (ta! da!)

I finished sending the first batch of holiday cards to friends and family last week. I'll be sending the second batch tomorrow. This is an exciting time for me. I love wrapping gifts, making cards and most importantly, the holiday and new year cards I purchased at discounted prices throughout the year redeem their value and reward me for my early holiday preparation.

Professional Baggage: A Pretty Pink Ponies Presentation (video)

My holiday wishlist this year : tools to increase productivity while organizing business files. Have you seen Clooney in Up In the Air?. *Hint: beautiful like Grace Kelly, but more utilitarian than a Navy Seal.

About: Sepia Smiles, etsy.com friend - (images) Re-Post

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One of the best things about blogging is meeting people with similar interests.  Roseanna, owner of Sepia Smiles, is one of those people whose interests and styles we find inspiring.  We're lucky to have met her through our blogging adventures.

Roseanna's aesthetic is simple, clean, restrained femininity.  Her pastel color schemes and collection of vintage household items is an elegant interpretation of Anthropologie's "country chic".

Prof. Growth: Handling tricky work situations (# LadderChatter transcript)

LadderChatter (#ladderchatter) is a weekly Twitter chat with Jodi Glickman about how to succeed in your job and ways to improve your job performance and / or position yourself to move up to more responsibility.

Holiday Gifts (for your tech gadgets)...

When you spend as much time on your laptop and iPhone as I do, they become extensions of yourself, then, sadly, your closest "friends".

Consequently, I feel compelled to give gifts to my gadget "friends" this holiday...(Well, ok...perhaps these are actually gifts to myself).

In any case, here are some super adorable tech gadget accessories I discovered online.

What's your laptop wearing today?

Send pics to Twitter [hashtag:  #3Pmystyle] for a chance to win a tech prize!

Dear Diary... (Journal Entry from Sat., November 12, 2011)

Apparently, on Saturday, November 12th 2011, it ocurred to me that:

Goods and Services arent' enough...because people want authentic connections.

I wonder if my dream about Shaquille O'Neal had anything to do with above thought (see journal entry to understand reference to Shaq).

Click here for link to photo of notebook page.

@prettypinkpro: "Hire Friday Twitter Chat" (aka #HFChat)...recap by @EmploymentGuide

The quoted dialogue below was gathered by Brandon Lawson (aka @EmploymentGuide) during an online chat on Twitter last week. These weekly discussions are referred to as "HFChats" - for Hire Friday chats. The discussions between job seekers, and HR professionals provide insight to how hiring decisions are made.

Multitasking: How to develop your core muscle group while reading (video)

Our buddy, Adam, explains what our "core" does, why it matters, then demonstrates my favorite exercise to do while Tweeting (and re-tweeting)!