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Announcing: Brazen Careerist Top 50 Places to Work | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

Not that I have any reason to doubt you, but why does nearly every major investment/banking firm that got gobs of money in the bailout because they nearly collapsed under the weight of stupid investments make the list? Subscribe -- free! Brazen Careerist was the focal point of my presentation and you corresponded with one of my team members.

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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. So is prestige, career advancement, power, etc. 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. Posted by kelley on February 2, 2010 at 4:11 pm | permalink | Reply It's all about the network, real or perceived.

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