Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 7, 2008

Finally, I got a job interview through the temp agency for a one-year contract. It would be the longest contract I had been offered so I was anxious to do well in the interview. I didn’t have much choice so I plunged ahead and went to the interview, all the while thinking it was not my first choice, but I needed a job so I had to try.

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JULY 6, 2021

He also interviewed 40 people about their own mid-life pivots and wrote their responses into a book: ROAR: Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before it’s Too Late). . Announcing your retirement is commonly treated as an acceptance of imminent death. And while you’re at it, replace the word “retire” with “rewire,” Michael says.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Age discrimination occurs when a manager or boss treats an applicant or employee less favorably due to their age, which applies to younger people with less experience as well as older people who are close to retirement age. They worry that their company may have no strategy or practice for any sort of planned retirement — because most don’t.

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MAY 22, 2024

I remember one instance when I applied for a communications job and the male interviewer asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children soon. Today, I would have admonished the guy and abruptly ended the interview. I didn’t like being on camera or giving live radio interviews. Skip the master’s degree What?

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Last month we covered the growing Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement and how it relates to the rise in independent work.    In fact, in the interview below she says: “I hate it. In particular the desire for increased work/life autonomy, control and flexibility are key drivers of both movements. I hate it.

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Success

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In her Achievers Exclusive interview , she talks about the six key areas of her life in which she believed she could, and we all can, find fulfillment: Business or work Financial stability Health Relationship with self Relationships with others Spirituality. “In Focus on one thing.

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Allwork

AUGUST 29, 2022

Ageism is when employers treat an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age, which can apply to younger people with less experience, or older people who are close to what is traditionally considered retirement age. . Do the images only showcase employees in their 20s and 30s?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Truth be told, I had no intention when I first returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom of working for the rest of my life or until retirement. Learned of a possible opening in the Conference Services area; requested informational interview. But as it turns out, that’s exactly what I did. Did it stop there?

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Success

AUGUST 13, 2024

For every five plumbers or electricians that retire, only one young person comes into the trades behind them,” says Erin Izen, head of philanthropy and community investments at The Home Depot Foundation. Amazingly enough, many of these women are turning their skills into a retirement income or side business.” population at the time.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Then Fox’s golden-boy career was seemingly derailed much too soon by a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease—only to be resurrected by award-winning guest roles and, briefly, his own NBC sitcom before he officially retired in 2020. Fox grew up in a loving, supportive family that settled in the Vancouver suburb of Burnaby after his father retired.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

I don’t know what is going on but everyone I have talked to is going through change, most of them are big changes like moving, career changes, health challenges, (lots) organizational change, and retirement. While some people see retirement as a good thing, my dad of 92 years old, who just retired, is struggling terribly.

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Success

APRIL 1, 2023

When asked about a possible interview for this story, a team official said, “He doesn’t talk about umpires.” Two former umpires, many retired from the major leagues, see each umpire in his respective league six times. We’ve seen a lot of our umpires who come through here end up in the big leagues.

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Success

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Through conversations with experts, mentors and mentees (some retired, others just beginning their careers) SUCCESS set out to understand how mentorship has changed and what that means for pursuing achievement today. When I interviewed with Heather, she looked at me and said, ‘You don’t have any PR experience.

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Success

OCTOBER 9, 2023

He visited Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California, interviewing people in the Blue Zones about their lives. In one anecdote, women in the village rally around an elderly woman without family, taking turns caring for her so she isn’t put in a retirement home.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

When given the opportunity to meet with someone fairly new to the profession and someone embracing an upcoming retirement to explore even more in life, I enthusiastically embrace the moment and ask several questions of each! Dana is also available to speak to small groups. www.danabuchanan.com.

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On The Job

JANUARY 22, 2008

So, without further ado, here are my nominations for interesting news items: * Thinking about Dumbo: A survey found the the "Most Outrageous, Offensive and Illegal Interview Questions” ever asked during a job interview include: "Would you be available from time to time to watch my children?”; "Is that your natural hair color?”;

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Success

MARCH 20, 2023

Financial advisers can help you with much more than investing topics, including debt management and retirement plans. If you don’t have assets, children or significant debt, you might need to meet with an advisor periodically to ensure you’re on the right track with your retirement plans and brokerage accounts.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Whether you plan to retire from your chosen position or working toward another goal you can choose the attitude you bring daily. Confidently acknowledge your experience as a valuable asset. Continue to learn through professional and personal development to create an environment you choose to work in. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Success

JULY 6, 2022

A twist of fate post-retirement put his hard-earned savings at stake, leading him to rally to get a stretch of land for a new residential area in Delhi. After I interviewed Britney Spears over email—a story that made the cover—I was done. He was well acquainted with survival and the importance of fundamentals.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 9, 2013

  To better understand this age group, as part of the MBO Partners State of Independence study we surveyed and interviewed a group of independent workers (self-employed, independent consultants, freelancers, etc.)   Our interviews with Matures provide some more details. aged 67 and older.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

Here goes: * When I was interviewing bosses for my book, "45 Things That Drive Your Boss Crazy.and How to Avoid Them," I was surprised by the vehemence some managers had for employees who could not write them a simple note. "A Whatever challenges older applicants face, demographics are increasingly on the side of retired workers.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 11, 2007

The chapter now offers retired social workers everything from computer skills updates, interviewing and personal marketing advice, as well as ongoing training on various aspects of working with older adults. Interviews with almost 2,000 employees at U.S.

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Loosely Speaking

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Interviewee: Jane Bristol , most recently the economic development director with a 21 year tenure in Prescott, Arizona, the 4th best place to retire according to Money Magazine and 64th on Forbes.com’s list of “best small places for business and careers.&#. and features an interview with Jane Bristol. Special Bonus Episode!

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball? This will lead to openings and opportunities.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2014

According to a recent survey close to 60% of men over the age of 50 with incomes of $75,000 or higher reported not feeling confident they will be able to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement.  Even more women, close to 70%, report not feeling confident.

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On The Job

APRIL 19, 2007

In my interview with Kelly Watson of Career Partners, she told me that her company recruits executive women who want to job share. Workers who have aging parents, baby boomers who are nearing retirment and want to cut back and parents who need to juggle child and work needs are attracted to the idea.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

  The research consisted of two national, representative surveys and in-depth interviews with independent workers.    Respondents were most concerned about a lack of predicable income (56%), job pipeline worries (46%) and planning for retirement (46%).    Only 6% are highly dissatisfied. 

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JUNE 30, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Frugal Innovation and Homemade Nuclear Fusion | Main | Wisconsin, Illinois Companies Feeling the Recovery » June 30, 2010 Yahoo CEO on Local Content Interesting interview with Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz in the Wall Street Journal  (registration required).  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 2, 2014

Their primary activities are things like school, homemaking, childcare, senior care, retirement, etc. In our interviews two reasons for having side gigs caught our attention. In addition to folks in these two groups, many other side giggers we interviewed cited economic uncertainty as a reason for their side gigs.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 7, 2013

Based on our interviews and other research on the independent workforce, there are several reasons self-employment increases with age: 1.  Aging boomers are also more likely to delay their retirement and stay in the workforce longer than prior generations. are 65 or older.  Only 15% of the self-employed are younger than 35.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 5, 2023

Following her retirement from military Service, she started a one-woman business providing virtual administrative support to retired General Officers and independent consultants in the defense industry. During the COVID shutdown, she watched businesses struggle with navigating a remote workforce. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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On The Job

DECEMBER 2, 2008

My Dad, 10 months from retirement, lost his entire pension. I never get tired of interviewing people. The refinery employing more than 900 people closed, devastating my small town. I managed to piece together some scholarship money to finish the last year of school. For the next several years, he ran a gas station to make ends meet.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 26, 2007

But it happens all the time, from the worker who is slowly eliminated from top-level meetings, to the job candidate being denied a second interview once the interviewer saw the crow’s feet and gray hair. Still, the news is not all bad for older workers.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 14, 2010

» June 14, 2010 MBO Partners: A Business Platform for Independent Consultants & Freelancers As part of our broader research looking at freelance and contingent work, I interviewed Gene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners , last week.    This means, legally, the consultants and freelancers work for MBO Partners. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Over the last few months we've interviewed a number of small businesses who use iPads.  We   Also, the iPad has not fully replaced notebook computers for most of the people we interviewed.    Also, the iPad has not fully replaced notebook computers for most of the people we interviewed. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

  Conduct two surveys augmented by in-person interviews.   In-person and telephone interviews will be used to augment the survey research, dive deeper on topics of interest (the role of social media in coworking, for example) and develop case studies.   We will be making our research findings public. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

I’ve been on many interviews over my career and have encountered many different interview styles - the behavioral interview, the panel format with a few people interviewing me at once, the “mean” interviewer, and so forth. One interview “style” that caught me off guard was the NON interview style.

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