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We overestimate the gap between nonprofit and for-profit jobs.

Penelope Trunk

I'd like to add one idea from a mentor of mine, who led big organizations in both sectors. Our bank account barely noticed. I will certainly make sure that my time and skills are valued, both in my pay and in my career development. How much greater good would that have accomplished? Salesforce.com rocks!

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Frugality is a career tool | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

And guess which industry my friends & I work in – yup banking. So yes frugality is a corporate virtue , a career virtue actually – it gives you the freedom to get up from your desk & walk away. Sometimes ppl are getting specials rights because of their money in the bank. For me, and for my girlfriend!

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How to manage a college education | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

As a Gen-Y who stopped going to college I found that real life experiences, networks and self education were more important and vital than a college education for my career track. My new job isn't what I want to do forever, but it is putting money in the bank to fund my interests, and gaining me experience in communications.

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