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Group Therapy: Should I Quit or Try to Make It Work?
I have been a preschool teacher for four years. During that time, I have been faced with some challenging behaviors from children — 4- and 5-year-olds. Over this past week, I have experienced some issues with a particular child I just don't know what to do about.
Beauty and the Geek: Lawmaker Wants Models Off Tech Visas
International geeks may be able to thank their beautiful counterparts for freeing up about 1,000 H1-B visas. Congressman Anthony Weiner, from New York, wants to end the practice of making foreign models and foreign hi-tech workers compete with each other for a limited number of work visas.
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Florida County Tells Smoking Job Applicants to Butt Out
Sarasota County in Southwest Florida has just announced it will no longer be hiring smokers. In the interest of taxpayers, the county hopes to cultivate a less expensive and more productive work force.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, smoking employees cost an extra $3,400 a year in health care and lost productivity costs.
Bill Gates: Tight Immigration Leads to Outsourcing
Allowing more foreigners to work in the US would not steal jobs away from Americans. Instead, it would create more jobs for Americans. That's what Bill Gates told Congress today, when he urged lawmakers to increase the number of visas available for high-skilled immigrants.
Employee Recognition Program Gets Realistic
It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it.
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Shelf Stocker Thinks He's Funny
And you thought what happened to Bambi's mother was bad?
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Women Who Turned Passions Into Profits
Turning a bright idea into a viable business isn't impossible, and to prove it the June issue of Country Living profiled women who turned their passions into profits. The Today Show spoke with the magazine's editor in chief, Sarah Gray Miller, about some of the steps women should take before jumping into self-employment head-first. She says this economy might actually be the best time to think about starting a business; even though layoffs are problematic, it could give women the opportunity to pause and ask themselves if they could make a living doing what they love.
What Are You Thankful For?
If there's ever a day to give thanks for the many successes in your life it's Thanksgiving. I'm endlessly thankful for my family, friends, and the fact that I have a career I enjoy and excel at and healthy relationships with my co-workers and boss.
So, most companies didn't dish out giant raises in 2008 or 2009, but we should all be grateful to be employed or on a career path that is rewarding.
A High-Tech Way to Prevent Cell Phone Driving Distraction
A few months ago, I told you about a new program available for pre-order that turns off your cell phones once the key is in your car's ignition.
Now, there's another similar service to keep you safe and free from distraction while driving. ZoomSafer is a free service that uses your phone's GPS system to monitor your driving speed and prevent you from placing or receiving calls or texts when traveling over 10 miles per hour.
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