How many languages do you speak? At a recent company get-together, we discovered that our team speaks 35 languages and not all of us are native English speakers. This informal dinner table poll about languages made me wonder how difficult it is to learn a language. I then searched the internet for common myths aboutContinue reading “Common Myths About Learning the English Language”
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How Perception Changes Opinions About You
It’s hard to predict what’s going on when you see people behaving the way they are. It’s easier to jump to conclusions but open-mindedness reduces what could be incorrect conclusions. I learned this valuable lesson one day when I was at work. People Assume You Are Who You Appear To Be I was the eventContinue reading “How Perception Changes Opinions About You”
Best Types of Companies for Remote Work
Remote work has been around for as long as we’ve had the technology, but 2020 made work from home (WFH) a household word. Before the worldwide pandemic that forced businesses to close their doors, many startups already offered remote work. Without a physical office, expenses were reduced. Remote work also offers many other advantages toContinue reading “Best Types of Companies for Remote Work”
Money and Power: the Ambition Penalty
If you’re interested in the “ambition penalty” that working women face and haven’t heard about Stefanie O’Connell, I recommend listening to and reading her work. She reveals research results about gender roles and gender stereotypes in the workplace. Some of the topics that she discusses: The “motherhood penalty” and the “fatherhood bonus” For every childContinue reading “Money and Power: the Ambition Penalty”
Should You Quit Your Job and Become a Freelancer?
Taking control of your work schedule and workload and becoming your own boss has its appeal, but is that life for you? Should you become a self-employed freelancer? If you’re undecided about starting a freelancing business, ask yourself the following questions. You may surprise yourself with your readiness to take your career in a newContinue reading “Should You Quit Your Job and Become a Freelancer?”
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