03 Jan 07 Employee Rights on Findlaw

I was searching for legal information on employee agreements and came upon the Employee Rights Center at Findlaw.com. I must check this stuff out. It looks like they have resources available to the public related to all aspects of the job searching and employment process.

Speaking of employee agreements, and the reason why I did the search in the first place, I’m wondering what the legal ramifications of striking out certain items of an employee agreement are.

Anyone out there with knowledge in this area?

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02 Jan 07 Keeping the Career Manager Mindset While Employed

Here’s a thought to consider, which I’m just throwing out here without a lot of proofreading or editing: you just got or have been working at a job working as a full-time employee. With benefits and a regular salary. How can you maintain the “consultant/independent contractor” mentality now that you’ve become part of such an organization? I’d like to know what ways work to stay in that “I’m my own career manager” mindset.

Feel free to comment.

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28 Mar 05 Why people are unhappy at work

This news comes from ClarkHoward.com:

Do you remember your first day on the job? For many of us, there was probably a lot of excitement and maybe some nervousness. Once that goes away, there is usually a lot of enjoyment with a job. But over time, boredom starts to set in and people start to just go through the motions, according to recent reports. It’s become such a problem that academics are writing about it. Two recent books are The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It’s Too Late and “Staying and Becoming Less Engaged Every Day.” Employees are the ambassadors of our employers, and if we feel no connection, we suffer and the company suffers. So, why do we start not caring about our jobs? The No. 1 reason in Clark’s opinion is that companies stop caring about the employees. So, remember that if you are an executive or a supervisor. Make the work environment fun and let people know they are appreciated. That doesn’t mean more money. Words of praise usually matter much more.

While I could not find a link to the second book Clark mentions, I did find a link to a related story: Reaching the breaking point in your job

Clark Howard Show Notes for Monday, March 21, 2005

06 May 04

Crew Worker in the Midst

“If you have a job without aggravation, you don’t have a job.” — Malcolm Forbes

I’ve begun to settle in at work, it seems. There are some aspects of it that I enjoy, that are really good for the “high stimulus” craving I have. Other aspects I could do without; namely, the politics, the inconsistencies in following procedures.

The inconsistencies in following procedures is something I’m figuring out how to live with. I liken my behavior to a detective who doesn’t always “go by the book” on things and yet still accomplishes the organization’s overall goal.

I don’t consider this to be a long-term assignment, but it works for right now.

[cross-posted to Journey Inside My Mind]

19 Oct 03

How to Get Out of a ‘Dead-End’ Job

From Fortune.com’s Ask Annie column:

The first step, say the authors of an intriguing new book, is to let people know you’re looking for bigger challenges. Then, learn to spot opportunities around you.

The article also contains a place for discussion, along with some additional advice, etc.