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10 Reasons Why Self-Employment Beats Traditional Employment
In a very “employment-centric” economy where people are, on average, far more concerned about keeping the jobs they have or finding a job, the idea of going solo seems scarier than ever. But the truth is, self-employment can be a wonderful solution to dealing with a job loss or suffering economy! It’s sometimes [...]
The Greatest Networking Secret
Raise your hand if you are looking for work.
Ok, great. Now raise your hand if you are looking for better ways to network.
Ok, you can put your hands down. You are sitting at your computer (or looking at your iPhone) and I bet you look kind of silly.
Either way, the road to [...]
My Last 9 to 5 Job
I’ve had a few people ask me what my last traditional office job actually was like. Where did I work? What did I do? Was that the job that pushed me over the edge?
The answer to the last question is a resounding “yes”. In fact, the day I lost that job, [...]
Don’t Like the Weather Where You Live? Move!
Five years ago I lived in the frozen north. Minneapolis, Minnesota isn’t just cold. It is frigid. Winter there eats away at you over the course of six brutal months, sapping your energy, making it difficult to get out of bed in the morning. It’s impossible not to get sick at [...]
Self Employment for the Myers Briggs Types: The Artisans
Note: If you don’t know your Myers Briggs Type, click here for a free, quick test to find out.
Fun-loving Artisans (SP) like to play first and then work if there is time. Not fans of working for “the man” the SP would rather be hanging out with his buddies watching the game (or better, [...]
Self Employment for the Myers Briggs Types: The Rationals
Note: If you don’t know your Myers Briggs Type, click here for a free, quick test to find out.
Rationals (NT) are probably the most adept of the four temperaments at brainstorming ideas. In fact, if you get a big group of them together, have them sit at a large, round table, and give them [...]
Self Employment for the Myers Briggs Types: The Idealists
Note: If you don’t know your Myers Briggs Type, click here for a free, quick test to find out.
More than the other temperaments, Idealists are likely to want a career which makes them feel that they are giving back to the world. They also desperately seek meaning in their professional lives, which isn’t always [...]
Self Employment for the Myers Briggs Types: The Guardians
Note: If you don’t know your Myers Briggs Type, click here for a free, quick test to find out.
While it was a bit brash of me to do this, yesterday I wrote that Guardians (SJ) will have trouble becoming self-employed/starting a business/escaping the rat race. Why would I go and shoot myself in the [...]
Self Employment for the Myers Briggs Types: A Guide
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a very popular personality-assessment tool that can teach you quite a bit about your temperament, style, and lifestyle. While it doesn’t have the psychological/scientific backing of the Big Five (OCEAN) assessment, it is very revealing, popular, and helpful as a self-exploration tool.
If you have not taken the test, (or [...]
How to Ask for Time Off From Work
His door is slightly ajar. You can almost feel the hot coffee-laden breath and steely eyes of your boss bowling you over as you tip-toe gingerly into his office. 100 thoughts flash through your mind. “Maybe I don’t need the time off. What if he fired me for asking? No, [...]
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