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Is It OK to Hug at Work?

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The tough economic times, I think, have led to all of us wanting a hug whenever we can get it. Tags: Acing the Interview workplace etiquette hugging hugging in workplace stress in workplace career advice Anita Bruzzese. TIME asked the question in 2009: "Are Hugs the New Handshakes?" Would it kill your career before it even started?

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Is Massive Student Debt Really Worth It?

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But with tough economic times comes the reality that there are fewer loans for those willing to go into such debt. Tags: dropout Bill Gates student loans college education. Still, there are a number of successful people who don't go to Ivy League schools, or even attend a university. del.icio.us.

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I’ve Stared Into the Abyss…and Seen a Lot of My Friends

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Are you hunkered down and praying the next business or economic downturn will pass you by? Tags: technology specialists recession proof jobs pay raise business outlook how can i AJR career Anita Bruzzese networking job outlook JobFox jobs salaries business. So, what are you doing about your current career situation? del.icio.us.

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Do You Have a Spineless Career?

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Of course, Treasurer wrote his book before this current economic crisis, but what he has to say may be even more relevant now. Tags: bill treasurer afraid of courage how can i fear courage at work career advice risks Anita Bruzzese. High Diving Team, where he often performed as the fire-diving superhero "Captain Inferno."

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GenY and Boomers: A Formidable Alliance

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First, there is the economic necessity to remain working , especially with the increasing costs of just going to the grocery store, the floundering stock market and of course, the housing debacle. Tags: retirement GenX GenY GenY workers baby boomers Tamara Erickson. The problem is that this isn't necessarily what is happening.

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When Was the Last Time You Made a Career Deposit?

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I've been thinking of her stories about what she learned from the Depression as I've watched -- along with everyone else -- the devastation many people are experiencing because of this economic mess. How many of us have kicked ourselves for not being better networkers so that when the layoffs came, we didn't have many places to turn for help?

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10 Signs to Know You've Gone Off the Stress Meter at Work

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Because with the latest economic news making most of us feel like we're on some sadistic new ride at Disney World, stress is catching up with most of us in one form or another. If you're not feeling it these days, I want some of whatever you're drinking. And nowhere is that more evident than at work. 0333 percent raise!" you tell the boss.