As I've said joining social networks is fun but it is really time consuming at times. Well, it all starts with personalizing your page in each site. You have to do the layout. Then you have to choose pictures to upload. Then you also have to post a few blogs to get people to notice you. You need to do all these in order to make your page attractive and in order to make new friends on the site.
For me the most difficult part was putting some links on "My Page". You see I'm not really very knowledgeable with HTML and the sort. I had to do it through trial and error. My patience was really tested. I even sent instant messages to people whom I thought could help me with the codes but to my disappointment no one responded to my questions.
After spending, I think, about thirty minutes trying to get one code right, I finally got it. Then I had to move on to the next code and then the next site. It was really a test for me I guess. But after I was able to put the links up, I was really very proud of myself. I have accomplished something today and I have learned new things as well.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
Being Sociable on the Web
I have recently joined a couple of social networking communities. Well, I got a couple of invites and I didn't want to disappoint them. The other thing that pushed me to join was the prospect of earn some extra bucks too. I personally don't know any one who has received some earnings from sites like these but I thought I should just try them.
It's really quite fun joining them. You get to meet new people. You can also get creative in building your page so that it would look nice for your viewers. It's quite time consuming though. That is why I decided to limit it to three new sites at this time.
The three sites I joined were GIZter, Yuwie and Rotatrix Friends Network. Among the three my GIZter page has the most content so far. It's actually a very new site so there aren't that many members yet. In fact, they are still tweaking on some of the functionalities on the site.
Of course, I think many of you have heard of Yuwie already. I've been invited a couple of times to join the site but it's only now that I had the time to. It's also nice but I have yet to invite my friends to join me there. My page is almost empty at this time but I hope to populate it with pictures and blogs soon.
The third one is the Rotatrix Friends Network. I'm so amazed with this site the most. Folks are just popping in to say hi and to make friends with me. I haven't even put a profile picture yet and I have lots of comments and messages already. It's really has a community feel.
I thought joining these social networks are more enjoyable to the young. But I see older people there too though. So I guess this is for everyone young and old as long as you have the desire to make new friends, connect with old friends and also earn some extra bucks.
If any of you are interested being a part of the community, feel free to join and earn. Just follow any or all of these links and be my friend.
For Yuwie:
It's really quite fun joining them. You get to meet new people. You can also get creative in building your page so that it would look nice for your viewers. It's quite time consuming though. That is why I decided to limit it to three new sites at this time.
The three sites I joined were GIZter, Yuwie and Rotatrix Friends Network. Among the three my GIZter page has the most content so far. It's actually a very new site so there aren't that many members yet. In fact, they are still tweaking on some of the functionalities on the site.
Of course, I think many of you have heard of Yuwie already. I've been invited a couple of times to join the site but it's only now that I had the time to. It's also nice but I have yet to invite my friends to join me there. My page is almost empty at this time but I hope to populate it with pictures and blogs soon.
The third one is the Rotatrix Friends Network. I'm so amazed with this site the most. Folks are just popping in to say hi and to make friends with me. I haven't even put a profile picture yet and I have lots of comments and messages already. It's really has a community feel.
I thought joining these social networks are more enjoyable to the young. But I see older people there too though. So I guess this is for everyone young and old as long as you have the desire to make new friends, connect with old friends and also earn some extra bucks.
If any of you are interested being a part of the community, feel free to join and earn. Just follow any or all of these links and be my friend.
For Yuwie:
http://www.yuwie.com/yuwie.asp?r=119882
For GIZter:http://www.gizter.com/biz/jrox.php?id=2227
For Rotatrix:
http://www.rotatrixfriends.net/index.php/public/signup/refid_3999/
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Is It Luck?
Job hunting isn't really that easy. First you have to find job openings out there. Then you have to prepare a resume for each company to make it look like you are what they are looking for? Then comes submitting you application. If you pass the first screening, you will be called to take the exam or maybe for the first interview and so on. It's quite a long and tedious process.
There are some people though who can find jobs quite easily. Of course, a good education behind you is a major advantage. But it isn't always true that you will get better jobs and you can get it more easily than people with lesser education than you or than people who came from lesser known schools.
So my question is, "Is it luck?" Each of us may have different answers I guess. The way I see it is that there are just people who seem to be at the right place at the right time. Like when I applied for a job, it just so happened that the company I applied at had so much projects at that time that they needed to hire me right away. But then, I had to pass the test first. So you see, we also need some qualifications to get hired.
In conclusion, I think it is better if we equip ourselves with good education and a well rounded knowledge. But I must admit that there is an element of luck involved as well. The two have to come hand in hand when it comes to securing the job we aspire for.
There are some people though who can find jobs quite easily. Of course, a good education behind you is a major advantage. But it isn't always true that you will get better jobs and you can get it more easily than people with lesser education than you or than people who came from lesser known schools.
So my question is, "Is it luck?" Each of us may have different answers I guess. The way I see it is that there are just people who seem to be at the right place at the right time. Like when I applied for a job, it just so happened that the company I applied at had so much projects at that time that they needed to hire me right away. But then, I had to pass the test first. So you see, we also need some qualifications to get hired.
In conclusion, I think it is better if we equip ourselves with good education and a well rounded knowledge. But I must admit that there is an element of luck involved as well. The two have to come hand in hand when it comes to securing the job we aspire for.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Going Back to Work
My kid was just a toddler when I decided to work again. But I thought that I should try working through the internet. This way I would still be at home and be able to supervise what he's doing. I would also be able to attend to his needs any time he needs them.
I did my research and found many sites that offered online jobs. But then I found out that many of them asked for membership fees. So it took me some time to sort out which ones were free and which ones were not. I wanted to try the free sites at first since it was my first time to look for a job over the net. I also wanted to avoid getting scammed. What added to the difficulty was that I didn't have a broadband at that time. All I had was a dial up connection which got disconnected quite so often.
After some time and after going through the research and the application, my patience paid off and I finally found my first job as a transcriptionist. I didn't have any experience yet at that time but I actually past the test and got the job. That stint didn't last long though because my employer then went short of clients and projects. But shortly then after I found another job, this time I posted on forums. This the most fun job I had. I enjoyed it because I got to talk to many people around the world and got to share ideas and knowledge with them. I learned many things from that job too. I also got a job as a ghostwriter for someone who published tips on various topics. This was also something I liked doing. All I had to do was write tips on some things I already knew about and that was it.
There are all kinds of jobs or ways of earning through the internet. If you are patient enough you will surely find them. There are sites like craigslist.org, worldwideworkathome.com, pcworkathome.net and many others to help. If you are just starting out job hunting through the net, just research which sites will be more useful to you. Then start applying for the jobs you find interesting and like doing. You may not get the first job you applied for but keep trying and you will also find the job that is for you.
I did my research and found many sites that offered online jobs. But then I found out that many of them asked for membership fees. So it took me some time to sort out which ones were free and which ones were not. I wanted to try the free sites at first since it was my first time to look for a job over the net. I also wanted to avoid getting scammed. What added to the difficulty was that I didn't have a broadband at that time. All I had was a dial up connection which got disconnected quite so often.
After some time and after going through the research and the application, my patience paid off and I finally found my first job as a transcriptionist. I didn't have any experience yet at that time but I actually past the test and got the job. That stint didn't last long though because my employer then went short of clients and projects. But shortly then after I found another job, this time I posted on forums. This the most fun job I had. I enjoyed it because I got to talk to many people around the world and got to share ideas and knowledge with them. I learned many things from that job too. I also got a job as a ghostwriter for someone who published tips on various topics. This was also something I liked doing. All I had to do was write tips on some things I already knew about and that was it.
There are all kinds of jobs or ways of earning through the internet. If you are patient enough you will surely find them. There are sites like craigslist.org, worldwideworkathome.com, pcworkathome.net and many others to help. If you are just starting out job hunting through the net, just research which sites will be more useful to you. Then start applying for the jobs you find interesting and like doing. You may not get the first job you applied for but keep trying and you will also find the job that is for you.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Being a Parent
Being a parent is a tough job. When I got married, I decided to have my career take a back seat. For some it would have been very difficult but for me it was an easy decision. More than anything, I wanted to prioritize my husband and to be there for my children as well. I have seen families of people I know that rarely see each other and I have seen the effects of that especially on the children. That is why I vowed to myself that I will do everything I can not to follow their mistakes.
Well, who am I to criticize them? I may not know the whole story of their lives and there could have been reasons behind why bad things happened or why that is the way they handle their family life. I guess what I'm just saying is I have seen things which I felt I should be careful about. I have seen many couples whose son or daughter barely goes near a parent because they aren't there with him or her most of the time. The parents may work in a different city or abroad or the parents may be busy in their business. So the child is left mostly with the nanny. Since the kid spends his time mostly with the nanny, he ends up being even much closer to her than his mom or dad.
As a mom, that would really break my heart if it happened to me. That's why I really make sure that I have enough time for my kid. As a parent, I should be there to guide his growing up years, be there to correct him when he's doing something wrong and to encourage him to do well in everything he does. Play time is also important for kids. Parents should be able to do that as well because it is a perfect way to bond with the kids.
Parenting does not end there though. Parents should also be able to discipline their kids. There are different ways of doing that. But I think it would always be best if you try to explain things to them and make them understand why some things are not allowed.
There should be a balance between discipling your and kids and playing buddy to them. You cannot overdo one over the other. You cannot spoil your child, nor can you be overly strict to them. But more than anything, whether you are scolding him or just spending time with him always make your child feel that he is loved and make him feel the security and stability of your family.
Well, who am I to criticize them? I may not know the whole story of their lives and there could have been reasons behind why bad things happened or why that is the way they handle their family life. I guess what I'm just saying is I have seen things which I felt I should be careful about. I have seen many couples whose son or daughter barely goes near a parent because they aren't there with him or her most of the time. The parents may work in a different city or abroad or the parents may be busy in their business. So the child is left mostly with the nanny. Since the kid spends his time mostly with the nanny, he ends up being even much closer to her than his mom or dad.
As a mom, that would really break my heart if it happened to me. That's why I really make sure that I have enough time for my kid. As a parent, I should be there to guide his growing up years, be there to correct him when he's doing something wrong and to encourage him to do well in everything he does. Play time is also important for kids. Parents should be able to do that as well because it is a perfect way to bond with the kids.
Parenting does not end there though. Parents should also be able to discipline their kids. There are different ways of doing that. But I think it would always be best if you try to explain things to them and make them understand why some things are not allowed.
There should be a balance between discipling your and kids and playing buddy to them. You cannot overdo one over the other. You cannot spoil your child, nor can you be overly strict to them. But more than anything, whether you are scolding him or just spending time with him always make your child feel that he is loved and make him feel the security and stability of your family.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Having a Nice Boss
With the rigors of everyday work, it would be nice if you had a boss whom you could get along very well with. It would be really great if you had someone who was a joy to work for. I was blessed with a very nice boss on my very first job. By nice I didn't mean that she did not let me do anything at the office. In fact, she demanded that I do everything well. I was the customer associate so she wanted me to be very courteous, polite and very attentive to my client's needs. Besides that I had to handle the documents and other paper work so she wanted everything in order. I have no complaints about that because it was my job. When something was new to me or when I had some questions, she would patiently explain things to me and would gladly answer my questions. She was always fair in giving evaluation as well.
On my part, I wanted her to look good in front of the senior officials of the company. From time to time she would go out with the president who market potentials clients so I provided her with all the numbers she needed to know. And the president was known to ask questions about the branch's performance during outings and meetings. My boss never failed to give him the answers. She always knew how we were doing and gave the answers without even looking at her notes.
Giving her the notes wasn't really part of the job but she needed someone to do it, and I was just glad to do that for her. I guess what I'm really trying to say is it is not always that we would get a very nice boss. So when we get one, it would be nice if we give something back to make his or her job easier and make them perform better as well.
On my part, I wanted her to look good in front of the senior officials of the company. From time to time she would go out with the president who market potentials clients so I provided her with all the numbers she needed to know. And the president was known to ask questions about the branch's performance during outings and meetings. My boss never failed to give him the answers. She always knew how we were doing and gave the answers without even looking at her notes.
Giving her the notes wasn't really part of the job but she needed someone to do it, and I was just glad to do that for her. I guess what I'm really trying to say is it is not always that we would get a very nice boss. So when we get one, it would be nice if we give something back to make his or her job easier and make them perform better as well.
Being an Employee
Being an employee is such a responsibility. From the very first day of your employment, you have to show up at work ready to do what your job demands of you. Your time is being paid by the company so you have make them see the value of the salary they are paying you. It could be that you were hired for your talent. You have show them what you've got. You have to show your employers that they were right in hiring you. It would even be better if they would feel that they are making profits from your services.
It can also be a joy. If you choose a job that you truly want to do, the burden of work would feel light. In fact, you may not even feel that it is a responsibility. It would just be like having fun. You would always look forward to start a new day.
No matter what it is to you, it is important that give your best effort. Even when you feel demoralized because you are not being noticed or you are being bypassed during promotion or it has been ages since you got a raise, you cannot let your employers down. Doing that is tantamount to letting yourself down. Your work will reflect on you. Always give the best output and you will always have a reputation for your great work and your nice work attitude. Employers would love you and your bosses will do, too.
It can also be a joy. If you choose a job that you truly want to do, the burden of work would feel light. In fact, you may not even feel that it is a responsibility. It would just be like having fun. You would always look forward to start a new day.
No matter what it is to you, it is important that give your best effort. Even when you feel demoralized because you are not being noticed or you are being bypassed during promotion or it has been ages since you got a raise, you cannot let your employers down. Doing that is tantamount to letting yourself down. Your work will reflect on you. Always give the best output and you will always have a reputation for your great work and your nice work attitude. Employers would love you and your bosses will do, too.
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