Fabulous Financials

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Some tax rebate checks sent to wrong accounts

Gas prices have people not thinking clearly

Bush’s tax cuts for the rich actually favor the poor

Is welfare unconstitutional AND bad for society?

Depression is expensive, denial much more so

Increase your salary without increasing your work

Michelle Obama: Asset or Liability

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Work to achieve, not to acquire.
And as always, BE FABULOUS!

Here are ten ways to keep it real living as a woman today.

One of the best posts I’ve read all week…with a little financial wisdom thrown in for good measure.

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Work to achieve, not to acquire.
And as always, BE FABULOUS!

~*~*~*~*~*~
Work to achieve, not to acquire.
And as always, BE FABULOUS!

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How much money will you be worth?

You can take the test [here]. LOL

~*~*~*~*~*~
Work to achieve, not to acquire.
And as always, BE FABULOUS!

I ran across an article in this month’s issue of Black Enterprise and loved it. It isn’t available online yet, but I wanted to share anyway…

Entering a new job can be overwhelming. Below are three strategies to gain confidence from your potential clients, colleagues, and managers:

1. Learn the Corporate Culture

Before setting goals, learn your environment. Learn how employees conduct business and view success. Learn how the company rewards achievement.

Single Ma’s thoughts: Learning what the new organization values is key to your success. What was important at your last job may not be as important at your current job. Spend some time figuring out what’s important to those around you, then set your eye on the prize.

2. Build Your Network

Get to know the influencers within your company - immediately. Ask someone to lunch. Have drinks after work. Use this time to ask specific questions about the work environment. Build your network and start developing your reputation.

Single Ma’s thoughts: Assume everyone is equally important, never underestimate the power of a secretary and never assume an executive is well respected. Build allies above and below, but closely observe those who are on the fast track. Take mental notes on what it takes to make a name for yourself.

3. Organize Your Work Space

Communicate your eagerness to be a contributing member of the team, but always remain focused on your professional development. Employees tend to see further development for the job, but not their careers. Think of your new job as an assignment during which you are being paid to learn a new task and increase your experience level in case you must leave your job.

Single Ma’s Thoughts: The title of this one is odd, but the last sentence took the words right out of my mouth. I view every job as a learning opportunity that will prepare me for the next level.

As I embark on this new journey, I plan to consider the above tips. Learn the culture, build my network, and prepare for the next level. Yep, that’s my plan.

It may take a little while to get acclimated, but I can already tell what the organization values. As for my network, I’ve pegged a few I’d like to know better and a few have pegged me as someone they should know. Last but not least, considering the fast pace of the environment, I’ll have no problem gaining the experience I need for the next level. Consequently, formal classroom training may be a challenge. I’ll have to figure something out.

In the meantime and in between time, I’ve established 3 objectives based on my observations and documents I’ve reviewed so far. Two are related to process improvements and the other is related to career development. A department can’t ‘exceed’ goals without efficient processes and the quality of output is dependent upon a fully trained and capable staff. In a few months, I will make recommendations, get buy-in from leadership, and implement. That’s easy. Convincing others to embrace change without sparking World War III will be the greatest challenge, but I think I can handle it. Then I’ll use the experience to secure my next promotion.

One year baby. ONE YEAR. Trust me!

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Work to achieve, not to acquire.
And as always, BE FABULOUS!