In the ever changing world we live in, nothing stays the same from day to day. Computers get faster, cell phones do more, cars have better performance. In the world of computer domains, the original five were .com, .edu, .mil, .org and .int.
Now additional domains are available, with more to be launched in the future. With the original domains, most businesses were lumped into the .com domain. Everything from the florist on the corner to Exxon-Mobil. So there is not much differentiation for different industries.
Then the .travel domain was registered. It is strictly for the travel industry, no florists or dentists. The companies purchasing the .travel domain are screened to verify they are eligible. This is usually accomplished through review of their websites.
So if you are a business owner in the travel industry, why not break out of the .com mold. Contact the trained staff at .travel and enter the new realm of the internet.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Post Thanksgiving blahs
Well the leftovers are showing up for lunch today. There are a handful of people here,though not many. The phones are slow, but most people are in a good mood. We have jobs to go to and a wonderful work environment. One where the president of the company knows your name and will stop at you desk just to talk. Of course, everyone is hoping he comes by soon and tells us all to go home.
Yesterday was a quiet day for me, just hung out at home and cooked a nice lunch. Was only a turkey breast and side dishes. Since the cruise leaves on Monday, did not want a bunch of leftovers. Yes it has been a long time coming, and it is finally here. I have always loved travel, but never really thought of working in the field until a few years ago.
I did interview with Piedmont Airlines like 25 yrs ago, but did not get hired. Then I went on to my accounting career which led to my culinary and how here I am in travel. Guess I have come full circle, maybe I should have stuck it out way back then. But then I would have missed out on some wonderful memories and people.
So if you are interested in a career in the travel and hospitality industry, try job.travel. Whether you are fresh out of college, or been in the work force for 25 years, there are career opportunities for everyone.
Yesterday was a quiet day for me, just hung out at home and cooked a nice lunch. Was only a turkey breast and side dishes. Since the cruise leaves on Monday, did not want a bunch of leftovers. Yes it has been a long time coming, and it is finally here. I have always loved travel, but never really thought of working in the field until a few years ago.
I did interview with Piedmont Airlines like 25 yrs ago, but did not get hired. Then I went on to my accounting career which led to my culinary and how here I am in travel. Guess I have come full circle, maybe I should have stuck it out way back then. But then I would have missed out on some wonderful memories and people.
So if you are interested in a career in the travel and hospitality industry, try job.travel. Whether you are fresh out of college, or been in the work force for 25 years, there are career opportunities for everyone.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Here comes the bride.....
The perfect person has been found, the question has been popped, the correct answer was received, now the planning begins. Where is the perfect place for a wedding? The place of worship you have attended since birth? A wedding chapel in Las Vegas? A plantation house that has been restored? The mountains? How about a lush tropical garden on a beachfront resort on Jamaica?
The backdrop is exotic plant, the aroma of ginger floating though the assembled guests. The blue of the Caribbean accentuating the white of the bride's gown. Sound like a wedding to remember? It is easier than most people think. The trained professionals at Caribbean Weddings can make dreams come true. From small intimate weddings on a remote beach, to large more formal events at an all-inclusive resort.
The details are all handled for family and friends flying in from around the country. Hotel rooms and transfers are arranged. Just make sure you have your toothbrush and your passport. The rest can be taken care of by our staff. The only thing left is the I Dos.
The backdrop is exotic plant, the aroma of ginger floating though the assembled guests. The blue of the Caribbean accentuating the white of the bride's gown. Sound like a wedding to remember? It is easier than most people think. The trained professionals at Caribbean Weddings can make dreams come true. From small intimate weddings on a remote beach, to large more formal events at an all-inclusive resort.
The details are all handled for family and friends flying in from around the country. Hotel rooms and transfers are arranged. Just make sure you have your toothbrush and your passport. The rest can be taken care of by our staff. The only thing left is the I Dos.
Flight #459 to Peoria is now boarding............
Yes, it is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Every airport is jammed with passengers and major interstates are clogged with travelers. Today is historically the busiest travel day of the year. People on business trips are heading home to be with family, people are traveling to hometowns, and some are just trying to get out of town for the long weekend.
I will be staying put for the weekend, maybe the fact that I have to work on Friday, and leave on my cruise Monday have something to do with it. Since I moved away from my family when I was in my mid 20's I always had to travel in the past. Living in Atlanta, one year it took me 2 hours to go approximately 10 miles on my trip to Charlotte. Of course my parents were always, why not leave earlier? But having been retired for several years I guess they forgot if you don't work you don't get paid.
A few of my coworkers will be leaving today to head home, my boss left yesterday for her in laws, and one will be driving tomorrow morning. That's one way of not having to do any cooking, cleaning, or setting up. Hmmmmm, not a bad idea.
There are several events going on in the area this weekend. There is a big softball tournament that will attract teams from across the country. So there has be an influx of several hundred people, both the teams, and their fan base. It wouldn't be right to let the team go without supporters, and besides, Detroit is a bit chilly this time of year. And Ft Lauderdale is mid 70s and sunny.
So if you need to get away to support your local softball team, visit family, or just get away, try Future Vacations, Damron Vacations, and Discovery Future Vacations. Great deals for hundreds of destinations and budgets. There are some FANTASTIC deals on cruise now, especially if you live near a cruise port. Prices as low as $99 per person for a three night Bahamas cruise.
And once you have all you plans made, keep track with 2go.travel. A wonderful system of keeping track from you mobile device.
I will be staying put for the weekend, maybe the fact that I have to work on Friday, and leave on my cruise Monday have something to do with it. Since I moved away from my family when I was in my mid 20's I always had to travel in the past. Living in Atlanta, one year it took me 2 hours to go approximately 10 miles on my trip to Charlotte. Of course my parents were always, why not leave earlier? But having been retired for several years I guess they forgot if you don't work you don't get paid.
A few of my coworkers will be leaving today to head home, my boss left yesterday for her in laws, and one will be driving tomorrow morning. That's one way of not having to do any cooking, cleaning, or setting up. Hmmmmm, not a bad idea.
There are several events going on in the area this weekend. There is a big softball tournament that will attract teams from across the country. So there has be an influx of several hundred people, both the teams, and their fan base. It wouldn't be right to let the team go without supporters, and besides, Detroit is a bit chilly this time of year. And Ft Lauderdale is mid 70s and sunny.
So if you need to get away to support your local softball team, visit family, or just get away, try Future Vacations, Damron Vacations, and Discovery Future Vacations. Great deals for hundreds of destinations and budgets. There are some FANTASTIC deals on cruise now, especially if you live near a cruise port. Prices as low as $99 per person for a three night Bahamas cruise.
And once you have all you plans made, keep track with 2go.travel. A wonderful system of keeping track from you mobile device.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Communication
In this day of messenger, texting, and emails, have we lost the ability to communicate? Everywhere you go there are people typing away on there cellphones, iPhones or blackberries. Sending texts and emails back and forth. But are they communicating or just filling time not to be bored?
There is an orange juice commercial that I think is SO true. There is an 'orange grower' standing on his 'orange box' and giving advice. My favorites are the view from your front porch is better than from your sofa, and a walk in an orange grove is better that a psychiatrist's couch. It tells me that people are too busy trying to stay connected that they have become disconnected with life.
I have a cell phone, but have never used up anywhere near my monthly minutes. It does not have a texting option on the plan, so I actually talk to someone when I use it. I have no urge to get anything fancier that will do almost anything my laptop will do.
When I lived in Virginia Beach, my place was about 9 blocks from the boardwalk. My favorite thing to do was ride my bicycle up and down at night. There was always a nice breeze, stars, and the sound of waves. I missed most of the hot shows and coworkers thought I was unusual. But I found it very relaxing. Helped to relieve stress built up during the day at work.
Stress at work can be a daunting item. It seems that communication would be a great way to reduce stressful situations. In that respect, out BIG boss is great. With the changes that have occurred in the past year, the employees have been kept updated on the events BEFORE the rumor mill got involved.
Though I have had experiences where questions are asked and answered, but the answers were just the standard ones. The person being asked did not want to bother thinking of the correct answer, just the easiest. This can lead to misunderstandings and mistakes. It also leads to the old adage, there's not enough time to do it right, but always enough to do it over. When a little more thought on the front end, would have lead to less work on the back end.
So if your place of employment is more of the second type, maybe a vacation is needed. A quick get away to a warm beach, a few nights in the Big Apple, or maybe a small town on a river in Georgia, where there is no cell phone access. Check out Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations or Damron Vacations. All offer great deals to over 340 locations.
If you want to work at a place like here with lots of communication up and down the organization chart, try Job.travel. Lots of jobs in lots of places. Maybe you can find one near a beach where you can ride your bicycle to relieve any stress from the day. Fresh air and being outside is a great way to clear one's head and breathe deep.
There is an orange juice commercial that I think is SO true. There is an 'orange grower' standing on his 'orange box' and giving advice. My favorites are the view from your front porch is better than from your sofa, and a walk in an orange grove is better that a psychiatrist's couch. It tells me that people are too busy trying to stay connected that they have become disconnected with life.
I have a cell phone, but have never used up anywhere near my monthly minutes. It does not have a texting option on the plan, so I actually talk to someone when I use it. I have no urge to get anything fancier that will do almost anything my laptop will do.
When I lived in Virginia Beach, my place was about 9 blocks from the boardwalk. My favorite thing to do was ride my bicycle up and down at night. There was always a nice breeze, stars, and the sound of waves. I missed most of the hot shows and coworkers thought I was unusual. But I found it very relaxing. Helped to relieve stress built up during the day at work.
Stress at work can be a daunting item. It seems that communication would be a great way to reduce stressful situations. In that respect, out BIG boss is great. With the changes that have occurred in the past year, the employees have been kept updated on the events BEFORE the rumor mill got involved.
Though I have had experiences where questions are asked and answered, but the answers were just the standard ones. The person being asked did not want to bother thinking of the correct answer, just the easiest. This can lead to misunderstandings and mistakes. It also leads to the old adage, there's not enough time to do it right, but always enough to do it over. When a little more thought on the front end, would have lead to less work on the back end.
So if your place of employment is more of the second type, maybe a vacation is needed. A quick get away to a warm beach, a few nights in the Big Apple, or maybe a small town on a river in Georgia, where there is no cell phone access. Check out Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations or Damron Vacations. All offer great deals to over 340 locations.
If you want to work at a place like here with lots of communication up and down the organization chart, try Job.travel. Lots of jobs in lots of places. Maybe you can find one near a beach where you can ride your bicycle to relieve any stress from the day. Fresh air and being outside is a great way to clear one's head and breathe deep.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Appreciation
I wrote my last post on Friday morning and left out something VERY important. On Friday we had the company Holiday Luncheon. As I had written earlier in the week it was a free lunch for the employees. The food was served by the executive team of the company. A senior vice president was serving the turkey, hmmmmm was that planned? The president was serving the sweet potato casserole. It was the company's way of showing appreciation for all the hard work of ALL the employees. The past six months have been full of changes, adding some products, eliminating others. Morale was as volatile as the stock market is.
There are many companies that fall down in the respect to showing what the employees mean. This has a profound effect on the morale in the office. Your job becomes just that, a job. Nothing more, nothing less. It provides a paycheck and not more. Even though it was just a free lunch, the big bosses took time to serve it, and it brought most of the employees together at one time. Of course the lunch room got kind of crowded.
My roommate will be receiving a bonus from his employer. And as we all know cash is REALLY appreciated. In the past his boss told him to go out and eat and bring her the receipt. Small things go a long way to making people feel like they are not just a cog on a wheel.
So if you need to get out of a position where it is not pleasant or you feel like your boss does not appreciate your efforts, check out job.travel. There are endless possibilities.
There are many companies that fall down in the respect to showing what the employees mean. This has a profound effect on the morale in the office. Your job becomes just that, a job. Nothing more, nothing less. It provides a paycheck and not more. Even though it was just a free lunch, the big bosses took time to serve it, and it brought most of the employees together at one time. Of course the lunch room got kind of crowded.
My roommate will be receiving a bonus from his employer. And as we all know cash is REALLY appreciated. In the past his boss told him to go out and eat and bring her the receipt. Small things go a long way to making people feel like they are not just a cog on a wheel.
So if you need to get out of a position where it is not pleasant or you feel like your boss does not appreciate your efforts, check out job.travel. There are endless possibilities.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Another week gone
It is Friday afternoon again, the beginning of the weekend. But that also means that five days of my life have gone never to be replaced or relived. Looking back, it was a good week overall. I had a long time friend visit, he was on a business trip an managed an extra day to stop in. Even though I live in one of the most touristy cities in the country, not many people visit. Hmmmm, I make good breakfasts.
I guess most of my friends have settled into a day routine that turns into a weekly then monthly. When I was an accountant I could tell the day of the month by what tasks I had to perform. Was it closing entries? reports? reconciliations? inventories? So I can understand, through in a spouse a child or two, and then jumping on a plane for a quick get away is no longer easy, or inexpensive when it means multiple plane tickets and meals in restaurants. Though with the price of gas declining, and hotels offering discount, a vacation might be in reach. Instead of a new ipod for Christmas or cell phone, just because they have new features, why not a family vacation?
The ipod of phone will be long forgotten, but the memories of the year we flew to Florida for the holidays will be cherished for a long time. Check out the deals on Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations or Damron Vacations. There are all sorts of options to make family memories that might fade, but will last more than something purchased and placed under the tree. And once you are booked, you can use the old iPhone to keep track by using 2go.travel, it can last one more year.
And if your life has gotten too routine, maybe a change of careers is in order,or just the location. Job.travel offers a wide spectrum of opportunities all across the country. So maybe after that surprise vacation, or that trip home, maybe you would like to start fresh, or maybe return to your roots, check out the web site, you might find just what you have always been looking for.
I guess most of my friends have settled into a day routine that turns into a weekly then monthly. When I was an accountant I could tell the day of the month by what tasks I had to perform. Was it closing entries? reports? reconciliations? inventories? So I can understand, through in a spouse a child or two, and then jumping on a plane for a quick get away is no longer easy, or inexpensive when it means multiple plane tickets and meals in restaurants. Though with the price of gas declining, and hotels offering discount, a vacation might be in reach. Instead of a new ipod for Christmas or cell phone, just because they have new features, why not a family vacation?
The ipod of phone will be long forgotten, but the memories of the year we flew to Florida for the holidays will be cherished for a long time. Check out the deals on Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations or Damron Vacations. There are all sorts of options to make family memories that might fade, but will last more than something purchased and placed under the tree. And once you are booked, you can use the old iPhone to keep track by using 2go.travel, it can last one more year.
And if your life has gotten too routine, maybe a change of careers is in order,or just the location. Job.travel offers a wide spectrum of opportunities all across the country. So maybe after that surprise vacation, or that trip home, maybe you would like to start fresh, or maybe return to your roots, check out the web site, you might find just what you have always been looking for.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Teamwork is not for loners......
In the fast paced work we currently live and work in, the phrase 'it's not my job' does not work. If something needs to get accomplished, then team members need to pitch in and get it done. If a project is going to be delayed because someone is off, then a substitute need to step in.
Recently, a check needed to be sent to a new vendor. My supervisor was informed that the person that sets up new vendors was off for the week and it will be processed then. This was not acceptable to my boss. When the person returned from vacation, everyone was cross-trained on setting up vendors. A company cannot come to a stop just because someone is on vacation.
I have done a lot of things in my professional career, so have many talents. So as my company reorganized I was transferred to a totally new position. Currently I am on the team that is developing the website job.travel. Something that I never expected to be doing in my life. But, it is good training for future projects. My company is a large travel wholesaler, with all sorts of careers. From the reservation agents(my former position) to accountants, to web designers and salespeople. So don't discount the travel and hospitality industry for a rewarding career. Checkout job.travel and get a new career started.
Recently, a check needed to be sent to a new vendor. My supervisor was informed that the person that sets up new vendors was off for the week and it will be processed then. This was not acceptable to my boss. When the person returned from vacation, everyone was cross-trained on setting up vendors. A company cannot come to a stop just because someone is on vacation.
I have done a lot of things in my professional career, so have many talents. So as my company reorganized I was transferred to a totally new position. Currently I am on the team that is developing the website job.travel. Something that I never expected to be doing in my life. But, it is good training for future projects. My company is a large travel wholesaler, with all sorts of careers. From the reservation agents(my former position) to accountants, to web designers and salespeople. So don't discount the travel and hospitality industry for a rewarding career. Checkout job.travel and get a new career started.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Mid Week Lull
Today is Wednesday. That wonderful middle of the work week 'hump day'. It means only one more day of ironing, since Friday is casual and I don't mind a few wrinkles. And it was announced today that the company is having a Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday. YEAH!!! Free food. I heard last year the food had to be heated up in the microwaves and it was a little stressful. I hope they learned, and the food will be hot. A few years ago, the luncheon was $5 to attend,but I guess that has changed. It is nice to feel appreciated.
One of my coworkers flies to Ohio on Friday, so he will miss out. It is part of that 'holiday' pilgrimage. His family is up there so the whole family is heading north. His mother in law is also going with them. Of course the airline canceled their original flight and put them on a connecting flight. Traveling with 2 children, he called and was put on the other non-stop. So now there is now stop, but the plane is full and there are no seats together. Hopefully they can get some people to move, since the oldest child is only 7. I'm sure it will be a good trip.
My boss went to travel school and then moved to South Florida. He had been here on vacation and knew he wanted to live here. He has worked for the company for almost 22 years. I don't think I've done anything for 22 years. If you want to find a position that will last 22 years, try job.travel. There are lots of possibilities and opportunities in the travel and hospitality field.
One of my coworkers flies to Ohio on Friday, so he will miss out. It is part of that 'holiday' pilgrimage. His family is up there so the whole family is heading north. His mother in law is also going with them. Of course the airline canceled their original flight and put them on a connecting flight. Traveling with 2 children, he called and was put on the other non-stop. So now there is now stop, but the plane is full and there are no seats together. Hopefully they can get some people to move, since the oldest child is only 7. I'm sure it will be a good trip.
My boss went to travel school and then moved to South Florida. He had been here on vacation and knew he wanted to live here. He has worked for the company for almost 22 years. I don't think I've done anything for 22 years. If you want to find a position that will last 22 years, try job.travel. There are lots of possibilities and opportunities in the travel and hospitality field.
Monday, November 17, 2008
The Excitment Builds
Two weeks from today is my cruise. It seems to be taking a long time to finally get here. I think we booked it back in like April. All the shore excursions are booked. The people traveling with us are excited, but then any reason to get out of Jackson, MS would be exciting. Over the weekend I got a new tuxedo, seems the one that I had shrunk terribly while hanging in the closet. I hate when clothes do that. The ties were returned when a nearby store had black silk ties for $12.99 each, as opposed to over $90 for the two from the men' store where the tuxedo was purchased. I even got my haircut so I will be able to get it under control by time we set sail.
With the cruise leaving on the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, I will not see some coworkers for three weeks. Though I may work the morning the cruise departs for a few hours. Will be easier than just sitting around waiting, and the office is within site of the cruise terminal. The past two cruises have been from Rome and Barcelona, so lots to do in those cities before departure. And with Rome, the port is about an hour away from town, so we took the train, made the cruise more of an adventure. My roommate had wanted to get a shuttle, but they were $170 per person round trip, the trains and cab from the station was only $80 total for both.
So if traveling is in your blood, try job.travel for a new employment opportunity. There are employee discounts which makes travel more affordable. And even if your hotel is in Des Moines, the benefits usually are chain wide.
With the cruise leaving on the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, I will not see some coworkers for three weeks. Though I may work the morning the cruise departs for a few hours. Will be easier than just sitting around waiting, and the office is within site of the cruise terminal. The past two cruises have been from Rome and Barcelona, so lots to do in those cities before departure. And with Rome, the port is about an hour away from town, so we took the train, made the cruise more of an adventure. My roommate had wanted to get a shuttle, but they were $170 per person round trip, the trains and cab from the station was only $80 total for both.
So if traveling is in your blood, try job.travel for a new employment opportunity. There are employee discounts which makes travel more affordable. And even if your hotel is in Des Moines, the benefits usually are chain wide.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Adult Beverage Time
Yes, it is that time of the week, Friday afternoon after 5:00. Just a few more minutes before the weekend officially starts. There is a promotion tonight by the city of Ft Lauderdale Get Downtown. It encompasses closed of streets, free samples from 30 of the top restaurants, and beverages to keep cool(it was 83 here today). There is a $20 cover charge to attend, but I think the beverages are an additional cost. It is to promote people to enjoy the downtown atmosphere, bars and restaurants. With the building of several large condo towers, Ft Lauderdale does have a population that does live in downtown.
I will forgo the downtown crowd and head to one of my usual places. It is not quite as trendy, but is air conditioned. Plus there are very good specials. And it it closer to my home.
Since it is still slow season, tonight's event will bring people to downtown to boost business. On Las Olas, our version of Rodeo Drive, there are many fine restaurants. One is listed as one of the top 100 in the country and the owner was on an IRON CHEF episode. I have eaten there once and the food is very good and creative. Then there is also Himmershee Village which is the original downtown. The street is lined with many small establishments, most with happy hour specials, and others with intriguing menus. Another fine option for a Friday night in Ft Lauderdale.
With all the nightlife for the office workers, it is a busy night of work for the people in the establishments. From the bussers picking up plates and glasses, to waitresses and hostess, to the kitchen staff and managers. Even a small restaurant will have a good sized staff on hand. Job.travel is a great way for these people to find a new position. And it is also great for people trying to get into the travel and hospitality field. Remember the industry does encompass most career paths.
I will forgo the downtown crowd and head to one of my usual places. It is not quite as trendy, but is air conditioned. Plus there are very good specials. And it it closer to my home.
Since it is still slow season, tonight's event will bring people to downtown to boost business. On Las Olas, our version of Rodeo Drive, there are many fine restaurants. One is listed as one of the top 100 in the country and the owner was on an IRON CHEF episode. I have eaten there once and the food is very good and creative. Then there is also Himmershee Village which is the original downtown. The street is lined with many small establishments, most with happy hour specials, and others with intriguing menus. Another fine option for a Friday night in Ft Lauderdale.
With all the nightlife for the office workers, it is a busy night of work for the people in the establishments. From the bussers picking up plates and glasses, to waitresses and hostess, to the kitchen staff and managers. Even a small restaurant will have a good sized staff on hand. Job.travel is a great way for these people to find a new position. And it is also great for people trying to get into the travel and hospitality field. Remember the industry does encompass most career paths.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Holiday Angst
It is now the second week of November, where has the year gone. I seems like last week I came back to my old employer, which was on 07JAN. sigh. I remember lots of things I have done and places I have traveled, two trips to Orlando (LOVE the Safari ride), and a quickie to Key West for the 4th of July. There have been numerous trips to South Beach for lunch and a stroll on Lincoln Rd. I think that covers most of the adventures.
Now the holidays are upon us. Most of my coworkers are married with children and families, and are discussing their plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My supervisor and his family are flying to Ohio next Friday to be with his mom. My boss is heading to Georgia to be with her in laws. Another team member just got back from seeing her family in Israel.
I have no real plans for either. Since I am new on the totem pole I don't have much vacation time to use. My upcoming cruise will use all of what I have for the year. My family is sprinkled around Charlotte, NC and Memphis, TN. It is just the brothers now and it seems strange having a holiday meal without parents. Plus they have their own families and in laws. And I always had to travel for the holidays, which gets VERY old, VERY quick. If it was a flight the airport would be jammed, driving would be bumper to bumper traffic. So staying home does have its benefits. Last year dinner was at a restaurant and was not the most fun, and NO leftovers!!!
So this year it will be a turkey breast and all trimmings.
Next year the plans are for a possible cruise from Rio to Buenos Aries. That would cover the period from Christmas to New Years. Which is good since I'm not much of a New Year's person. It's the one night a year to stay up late, and HAVE to have fun. Whoopee!!! Future Vacations, Damron Vacations and Discovery Future Vacations all offer cruises as an option. Plus packaging a few nights pre-, post-, or both in a hotel is very easy. The knowledgeable agents can plan it all with transfers included.
So if you are a holiday 'orphan', think about a nice trip to a far off place. Maybe one that people don't eat turkey on the 4th Thursday of November.
Now the holidays are upon us. Most of my coworkers are married with children and families, and are discussing their plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My supervisor and his family are flying to Ohio next Friday to be with his mom. My boss is heading to Georgia to be with her in laws. Another team member just got back from seeing her family in Israel.
I have no real plans for either. Since I am new on the totem pole I don't have much vacation time to use. My upcoming cruise will use all of what I have for the year. My family is sprinkled around Charlotte, NC and Memphis, TN. It is just the brothers now and it seems strange having a holiday meal without parents. Plus they have their own families and in laws. And I always had to travel for the holidays, which gets VERY old, VERY quick. If it was a flight the airport would be jammed, driving would be bumper to bumper traffic. So staying home does have its benefits. Last year dinner was at a restaurant and was not the most fun, and NO leftovers!!!
So this year it will be a turkey breast and all trimmings.
Next year the plans are for a possible cruise from Rio to Buenos Aries. That would cover the period from Christmas to New Years. Which is good since I'm not much of a New Year's person. It's the one night a year to stay up late, and HAVE to have fun. Whoopee!!! Future Vacations, Damron Vacations and Discovery Future Vacations all offer cruises as an option. Plus packaging a few nights pre-, post-, or both in a hotel is very easy. The knowledgeable agents can plan it all with transfers included.
So if you are a holiday 'orphan', think about a nice trip to a far off place. Maybe one that people don't eat turkey on the 4th Thursday of November.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Keeping track
Now that I have been discussing the benefits of job.travel, Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations, Damron Vacations and 2go.travel, now it's time to see if any one notices me. After a little research, I found a program that will keep track of hits on my blog. It was quite easy to install and hopefully I will not be discouraged by the results.
Like anyone else, encouragement and praise always makes a job more enjoyable. Some bosses seem to never pass it out, especially when well deserved. And these are usually the same ones to criticize for any reason. The management here is great with passing out praise for jobs well done. Just last week there was a little ceremony for two employees celebrating their 25 years of service with the company, and this is not the first one I have attended this year. In fact, the four people that sit near me have 90 years of service combined. That speaks volumes about a company.
So if you are in a position with little recognition, maybe it is time for a change. Try job.travel, it offers positions across many career fields in all areas of the country. So if you are not satisfied, life is too short to be unhappy. make a change to improve your life.
Like anyone else, encouragement and praise always makes a job more enjoyable. Some bosses seem to never pass it out, especially when well deserved. And these are usually the same ones to criticize for any reason. The management here is great with passing out praise for jobs well done. Just last week there was a little ceremony for two employees celebrating their 25 years of service with the company, and this is not the first one I have attended this year. In fact, the four people that sit near me have 90 years of service combined. That speaks volumes about a company.
So if you are in a position with little recognition, maybe it is time for a change. Try job.travel, it offers positions across many career fields in all areas of the country. So if you are not satisfied, life is too short to be unhappy. make a change to improve your life.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
One more step
Like the old saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day, developing a website takes awhile and many steps until it reaches totality. Currently we are working on slash pages. We call them that since we are not computer programmers that probably have a highly technical term for them. The slash pages will for both cities and industries. Examples being job.travel/Miami, or job.travel/airline. See where we go the name?
With the location pages, those are my responsibility, information is provided to help people research a new city. There is information about population, demographics based on age, wages for the area, housing costs, and weather. There are also RSS feeds for news and events. This will give an idea of a city while performing a job search. It will make it easier since it is all linked through one starting point.
The industry segment will be focused on the career field and not so much individual cities. It will feature feeds on changes in the industry, wages and availability. This would be a good research tool for people entering a career to see where it can take them. I
Both the slash pages will also feature job opportunities, either by area or industry. So stop back often to job.travel to see the improvements.
With the location pages, those are my responsibility, information is provided to help people research a new city. There is information about population, demographics based on age, wages for the area, housing costs, and weather. There are also RSS feeds for news and events. This will give an idea of a city while performing a job search. It will make it easier since it is all linked through one starting point.
The industry segment will be focused on the career field and not so much individual cities. It will feature feeds on changes in the industry, wages and availability. This would be a good research tool for people entering a career to see where it can take them. I
Both the slash pages will also feature job opportunities, either by area or industry. So stop back often to job.travel to see the improvements.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday, Monday.....
Yes, the weekend was over faster than it seemed possible. I think Saturday and Sunday have less hours in them. But at least I have a job in today's economy and I like it. Job satisfaction is high on my list of necessary items. I spend ALOT of my waking hours in the office, so being happy is important.
There are a variety of personalities, and varied places of origin, I think the South African and woman from Singapore are the farthest from home. But the various backgrounds provide for different views on all sorts of issues. The leadership is wonderful here also.
The big bosses say hello, and keep the staff posted on major developments as they occur. This cuts down on the rumors that usually run around offices. Plus, I think it does help morale when the information is provided by a reliable source.
So if you are not happy at your current employer, consider job.travel in your search. The jobs posted range through almost all career paths and across the country. Life is too short to not be happy at work, it ruins the free time available, since you know work is waiting.
There are a variety of personalities, and varied places of origin, I think the South African and woman from Singapore are the farthest from home. But the various backgrounds provide for different views on all sorts of issues. The leadership is wonderful here also.
The big bosses say hello, and keep the staff posted on major developments as they occur. This cuts down on the rumors that usually run around offices. Plus, I think it does help morale when the information is provided by a reliable source.
So if you are not happy at your current employer, consider job.travel in your search. The jobs posted range through almost all career paths and across the country. Life is too short to not be happy at work, it ruins the free time available, since you know work is waiting.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Finally Friday!!!!
After quite an eventful week, Friday is finally here, and its payday too. The week started off with the last of the political smear commercials, then the election, not it has finally gotten to where actual news events make it onto news programs. Now it is why one side lost and the other won, and the selection of the new staff. I'm not one of those political junkies, but someone that campaigned on change, why is he choosing career politicians? But that is all on that subject.
It is fall in South Florida. That translates to warm sunny days with little humidity and a nice breeze. Of course there is Paloma wandering around to the south, but she is supposed to head north-east across Cuba, haven't then had enough?, and miss the mainland. On a major news service, it reported a MAJOR blizzard in the northern plains, up to 4 feet of snow. YIKES!!! I like snow, as long as it goes away after a few days. To me there is nothing quite as peaceful as walking in a snowstorm. It just seems that the world is hushed and calm. It has been years since I have seen that much snow, but I hope to fly to Fairbanks so I can see the Northern Lights, one of my 'to do' things.
Most people have things that they really want to do, see or experience in their life. Of course I would love a nice round the world cruise, but until LOTTO pays off, that is going to be a pipe-dream. Though there are lots of more attainable items on my list. There is Buenos Aries and Rio in South America, South Africa, Morocco, and Australia to name a few of the places I would like to see. Carnival in Rio has always had a special draw for me and the running of the bulls in Pamplona. Though some of these trips are on the expensive side, with careful planning and utilizing a good travel wholesaler like Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations and Damron Vacations, the experienced staff can help find the best possible price to make your travel experience complete. Once the reservation is confirmed, forward the email to your 2go.travel account and all the confirmation numbers will be right at your finger tips on your mobile device. No more fumbling through a folder of papers for your information.
It is fall in South Florida. That translates to warm sunny days with little humidity and a nice breeze. Of course there is Paloma wandering around to the south, but she is supposed to head north-east across Cuba, haven't then had enough?, and miss the mainland. On a major news service, it reported a MAJOR blizzard in the northern plains, up to 4 feet of snow. YIKES!!! I like snow, as long as it goes away after a few days. To me there is nothing quite as peaceful as walking in a snowstorm. It just seems that the world is hushed and calm. It has been years since I have seen that much snow, but I hope to fly to Fairbanks so I can see the Northern Lights, one of my 'to do' things.
Most people have things that they really want to do, see or experience in their life. Of course I would love a nice round the world cruise, but until LOTTO pays off, that is going to be a pipe-dream. Though there are lots of more attainable items on my list. There is Buenos Aries and Rio in South America, South Africa, Morocco, and Australia to name a few of the places I would like to see. Carnival in Rio has always had a special draw for me and the running of the bulls in Pamplona. Though some of these trips are on the expensive side, with careful planning and utilizing a good travel wholesaler like Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations and Damron Vacations, the experienced staff can help find the best possible price to make your travel experience complete. Once the reservation is confirmed, forward the email to your 2go.travel account and all the confirmation numbers will be right at your finger tips on your mobile device. No more fumbling through a folder of papers for your information.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Looking forward to time off
In just over three weeks I will be on vacation. An 11 night cruise of the Caribbean. I will visit Grand Cayman, Columbia, the Panama Canal, Costa Rica and Cozumel. I have never been to any of these places, closest would be Cancun, and never been to South America at all. I am so looking forward to doing not much of anything.
I like going on cruises, I have done both the Eastern and Western Mediterranean. Those were the last two vacations. The Eastern was in an inside cabin and was my first cruise. I had a great time. The Western was in a suite, I was selling cruises at the time and the sales representative upgraded me 3 days before I sailed. My boss said it was because I did a favor for a client. They had sailed on the same line in the summer and had left a bag at the port for Rome. I made arrangements to pick it up for them to bring back with me and save then several hundred dollars. I guess good deeds do get rewarded.
The previous years I had been to Rome and Paris staying in hotels. When I win the LOTTO, I will buy a place in Rome. It seems that vacation places have always been places where I have wanted to live. It started way back when in the mid 80s when I visited friends in Virginia Beach, Within a year I was living and working there. In the late 90s between jobs I visited Ft Lauderdale, I had been before on short stays, but after being here a week, I wanted to live here. That came true in 2001.
Of course back when I moved to Virginia Beach, I used a headhunter to find a position since the internet was still a novelty. My move to Ft Lauderdale was facilitated through a transfer. Though after getting laid off I used a web based employment site to obtain a new position. Of course if job.travel had been around then, I'm sure my search would have been shorter with less unsuitable jobs being sent to me.
So when you get back from that next wonderful trip and would like to explore employment options, check out job.travel, the possibilites are endless.
I like going on cruises, I have done both the Eastern and Western Mediterranean. Those were the last two vacations. The Eastern was in an inside cabin and was my first cruise. I had a great time. The Western was in a suite, I was selling cruises at the time and the sales representative upgraded me 3 days before I sailed. My boss said it was because I did a favor for a client. They had sailed on the same line in the summer and had left a bag at the port for Rome. I made arrangements to pick it up for them to bring back with me and save then several hundred dollars. I guess good deeds do get rewarded.
The previous years I had been to Rome and Paris staying in hotels. When I win the LOTTO, I will buy a place in Rome. It seems that vacation places have always been places where I have wanted to live. It started way back when in the mid 80s when I visited friends in Virginia Beach, Within a year I was living and working there. In the late 90s between jobs I visited Ft Lauderdale, I had been before on short stays, but after being here a week, I wanted to live here. That came true in 2001.
Of course back when I moved to Virginia Beach, I used a headhunter to find a position since the internet was still a novelty. My move to Ft Lauderdale was facilitated through a transfer. Though after getting laid off I used a web based employment site to obtain a new position. Of course if job.travel had been around then, I'm sure my search would have been shorter with less unsuitable jobs being sent to me.
So when you get back from that next wonderful trip and would like to explore employment options, check out job.travel, the possibilites are endless.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Brand new start
Now that the dust has settled from the elections. Some people happy, some sad, life will go on. Only time will tell. So time to get back to the reality of daily life. Back to work and dreams of time off and long weekends. With the holidays rapidly approaching,wasn't it just Easter?,some of the busiest travel days are ahead. People will be heading home to visit family, others will be trying to escape Aunt Molly's dry stuffing. Booking options are plentiful these days.
Some of my favorites are Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations and Damron Vacations. These sites offer a multitude of options, from simple flight and car, to exotic cruises with hotel stays before and after. The links are provided to the left. With the recent economic conditions, some airlines have reduced some fares to fill seats. So that quick get away might be possible to a warm sunny beach, or a snow filled valley. Once you have booked your trip, 2go.travel can keep track of your reservations with the convenience of access though you mobile device.
And with the new presidency, maybe a new career is also in order? Once you have returned from your trip, maybe you want to move there. That's how I ended up in Ft Lauderdale. Check out job.travel, we offer jobs across the country in the travel and hospitality industry. And remember, the industry ranges from the front desk clerks and waiters to accountants and human resources to senior executives. This is an industry that has options for many career paths.
Some of my favorites are Future Vacations, Discovery Future Vacations and Damron Vacations. These sites offer a multitude of options, from simple flight and car, to exotic cruises with hotel stays before and after. The links are provided to the left. With the recent economic conditions, some airlines have reduced some fares to fill seats. So that quick get away might be possible to a warm sunny beach, or a snow filled valley. Once you have booked your trip, 2go.travel can keep track of your reservations with the convenience of access though you mobile device.
And with the new presidency, maybe a new career is also in order? Once you have returned from your trip, maybe you want to move there. That's how I ended up in Ft Lauderdale. Check out job.travel, we offer jobs across the country in the travel and hospitality industry. And remember, the industry ranges from the front desk clerks and waiters to accountants and human resources to senior executives. This is an industry that has options for many career paths.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Finally here
After what seems like 10 years of campaigning, election day has finally arrived. Living in south Florida, there have been early voting polls open for the past two weeks, all 17 in Broward County. Lines were usually at least an hour and up to three depending on the location and time you went. So far 38% of registered voters have already cast their ballot through early voting or absentee. I will head out this evening after work. My polling place is across the street from my condo, so it is very easy.
The past few days have been awful with the political commercials. It was back and forth between both parties taking jabs at the other's candidates. The truth is most are out for their own self, nevermind the public. I think we should start a campaign to get politicians OUT of Washington. With everyone spouting change, the only way to do it is get a whole new set of congressmen.
So along with a new soon to be president, why not look for a new career? Job.travel is a new site that can help get you into the travel and hospitality industry. Remember, it is always free for job seekers, and great savings for employers.
The past few days have been awful with the political commercials. It was back and forth between both parties taking jabs at the other's candidates. The truth is most are out for their own self, nevermind the public. I think we should start a campaign to get politicians OUT of Washington. With everyone spouting change, the only way to do it is get a whole new set of congressmen.
So along with a new soon to be president, why not look for a new career? Job.travel is a new site that can help get you into the travel and hospitality industry. Remember, it is always free for job seekers, and great savings for employers.
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