Today it seems that many service providers offer bundles. They combine phone/cable/internet or home/car/life insurance the list goes on longer than a re-election speech. The advantage of bundling is cost savings.
New to the scene is 2GoMedia, a cutting edge media provider of online marketing solutions for businesses of all sizes and types. Offered are a variety of packages to suit your on line needs. Basic packages will include a unique .travel domain, web hosting, email addresses, and business cards to name a few.
The .travel domain is a Top Level Domain (TLD) specifically for the travel and hospitality industry. With the .travel, customers already know the your type of business. The original .com or .net domains do not indicate anything about your company. And since they are so well entrenched, the available names are limited. With the introduction of .travel, available names is substantial and finding the right one is easier and convenient.
Once your website is established you will be part of the directory.travel and search.travel making it easier customers to find your business. And in today's economy, being found is essential to survival. Print media no longer hold its grip on advertising it once was, the Internet is where people go to search.
2GoMedia was developed by an icon in the travel business, Michael Egan. With his valuable knowledge and the help of expert programmers, the website was developed with ease of operation in mind. With the cost starting at just $299, small companies can become a big player on the web. With the competition for visibility fierce, do not wait, log on to 2GoMedia.travel and jump start your future.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Popcorn and Plasma........
Stress. It is a part of life. It comes from many sources, work, outside influences, personal relationships, etc. And effects people in different ways. Headaches, stomach issues, trouble sleeping to name a few. Each person deals with stress in their own way. Some resort to chemical help with a prescription of a sedative or sleeping aid. Some resort to adult beverages, some to eating.
In this world of better living through chemistry, the prescription route is very popular. But is it the best? Masking symptoms does not cure the problem. A painkiller may make your toothache go away, but the massive cavity is still there.
Perhaps a more old fashioned method is better? Instead of bottling stress up inside and let it fester at night, why not go out for a long walk, a run or a bike ride? Maybe actually use the gym membership you have or the fitness center in your building. Get on the treadmill and watch the flat screen television, but not a news station. Turn on a sit-com, a travel show, or something educational. The idea while exercising is to release your pent up stress, not add to it with the latest bad news.
Maybe a quiet night in at home. Make some popcorn and sit and watch that movie you taped 6 months ago and haven't watched, or the series on Space Exploration you received as a gift. Though alone time is great, a quiet night can include one or more friends. Just set the rules that there will be no negative talk allowed.
One problem with stress is people will worry on issues they have no control over. If you cannot change the situation through personal intervention, then do not worry. If you can control the issue then act on it. End a relationship that is going nowhere while you are still friends. Change your living situation if the current one is unsuitable. If work is the basis for your issue, then look for new employment. Stress at work will eventually affect your performance. Check out the opportunities at job.travel. Everything from host/hostess at a restaurant to executive level positions at large chains are available. With a large chain's operations, there is usually to opportunity to relocate and star a fresh life. With the job.travel Directory pages, you can start researching a possible new city. Remember jobs in travel and hospitality are rewarding career choices that often include the chance to see the world.
In this world of better living through chemistry, the prescription route is very popular. But is it the best? Masking symptoms does not cure the problem. A painkiller may make your toothache go away, but the massive cavity is still there.
Perhaps a more old fashioned method is better? Instead of bottling stress up inside and let it fester at night, why not go out for a long walk, a run or a bike ride? Maybe actually use the gym membership you have or the fitness center in your building. Get on the treadmill and watch the flat screen television, but not a news station. Turn on a sit-com, a travel show, or something educational. The idea while exercising is to release your pent up stress, not add to it with the latest bad news.
Maybe a quiet night in at home. Make some popcorn and sit and watch that movie you taped 6 months ago and haven't watched, or the series on Space Exploration you received as a gift. Though alone time is great, a quiet night can include one or more friends. Just set the rules that there will be no negative talk allowed.
One problem with stress is people will worry on issues they have no control over. If you cannot change the situation through personal intervention, then do not worry. If you can control the issue then act on it. End a relationship that is going nowhere while you are still friends. Change your living situation if the current one is unsuitable. If work is the basis for your issue, then look for new employment. Stress at work will eventually affect your performance. Check out the opportunities at job.travel. Everything from host/hostess at a restaurant to executive level positions at large chains are available. With a large chain's operations, there is usually to opportunity to relocate and star a fresh life. With the job.travel Directory pages, you can start researching a possible new city. Remember jobs in travel and hospitality are rewarding career choices that often include the chance to see the world.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Moving on...
With all the upheaval in the economy, there are many people that have changed careers, industries, relocated. All these events have both positive and negative aspects. They are a part of life.
With changed careers, people are presented with new situations. A re-inventing of one's past experiences to fit a new profession takes adjusting. Things area bit bumpy at the start, but as time progresses, things fall into place and the routine duties flow smoothly.
New industries present the same obstacles. Some corporate climates ares till stuffy and rigid with suit and ties required by even the mail room. In others, business casual is the norm and neckties are something you save for wedding and funerals. Blue jean Friday at some firms would be tantamount to treason.
Relocation is probably one of the most monumental change. Whereas a new career or industry effects the person employed, uprooting a family effects all involved. Children are in new schools, spouses need new jobs, weekly routines change drastically. Even if it is just one person relocated, it still has profound challenges. Friends and family are left behind, your personal support group is no longer a coffee cup or drink away, they are long distance and it might be cross country.
A friend of mine was laid off after 21 years at the same company that was a specialty manufacturer. In his last position he was aware of the demise of the company since he was part of the capital investment team. When investment in a company's future stops then it is doomed. After his dismissal he sold his house, moved to Florida and left engineering behind. He currently works as an accountant for a real estate management company, so in less than a year he completely changed his life.
The new life offers much more advantages than the old there are some differences. Housing is more expensive and the pay-scale is lower, but lives in an area he had always wanted. Vacations to Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Miami's South Beach, Disney or key West is just a weekend away, not a flight, car rental and hotel.
Frustrations over positions need to be forgotten. Maybe with previous responsibilities you were department head with many employees beneath you, and now you are just a staff member. To dwell on such things only cause a negative view of your position and infects co-workers. Trying to control or micro-manage your peers is not good for your reputation, and should be avoided. It will produce a calmer work environment.
So if change has been forced upon you from the sagging economy, try job.travel. Offering jobs in travel and hospitality, the opportunities for a new and rewarding career abound. So with a little re-inventing of one's self and maybe a possible relocation to a place you always want to be is just a few clicks away. Remember, change is good, daily /weekly/monthly routines become a drudgery after awhile, and new is almost always interesting.
With changed careers, people are presented with new situations. A re-inventing of one's past experiences to fit a new profession takes adjusting. Things area bit bumpy at the start, but as time progresses, things fall into place and the routine duties flow smoothly.
New industries present the same obstacles. Some corporate climates ares till stuffy and rigid with suit and ties required by even the mail room. In others, business casual is the norm and neckties are something you save for wedding and funerals. Blue jean Friday at some firms would be tantamount to treason.
Relocation is probably one of the most monumental change. Whereas a new career or industry effects the person employed, uprooting a family effects all involved. Children are in new schools, spouses need new jobs, weekly routines change drastically. Even if it is just one person relocated, it still has profound challenges. Friends and family are left behind, your personal support group is no longer a coffee cup or drink away, they are long distance and it might be cross country.
A friend of mine was laid off after 21 years at the same company that was a specialty manufacturer. In his last position he was aware of the demise of the company since he was part of the capital investment team. When investment in a company's future stops then it is doomed. After his dismissal he sold his house, moved to Florida and left engineering behind. He currently works as an accountant for a real estate management company, so in less than a year he completely changed his life.
The new life offers much more advantages than the old there are some differences. Housing is more expensive and the pay-scale is lower, but lives in an area he had always wanted. Vacations to Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Miami's South Beach, Disney or key West is just a weekend away, not a flight, car rental and hotel.
Frustrations over positions need to be forgotten. Maybe with previous responsibilities you were department head with many employees beneath you, and now you are just a staff member. To dwell on such things only cause a negative view of your position and infects co-workers. Trying to control or micro-manage your peers is not good for your reputation, and should be avoided. It will produce a calmer work environment.
So if change has been forced upon you from the sagging economy, try job.travel. Offering jobs in travel and hospitality, the opportunities for a new and rewarding career abound. So with a little re-inventing of one's self and maybe a possible relocation to a place you always want to be is just a few clicks away. Remember, change is good, daily /weekly/monthly routines become a drudgery after awhile, and new is almost always interesting.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Networking
Many years ago when I was growing up in New Jersey, my father would commute into New York to work in mid-town. He would drive in occasionally, but most often took the train from our town. It was about a 35-40 minute commute with all the stops and no need to park in the congested city. While on the train, conversations would be overhead, which led to my father changing jobs and my family' relocation to Charlotte, NC. My father always said the train was a good place to find a job. Another was the Automat. Long gone to history, it was a precursor to fast food. The gleaming chrome and glass doors, a handful of coins and it was a kid's dream land. And a good place to hear about job openings at various companies from adjacent tables.
I guess this was the beginning of social networking. Though today it is done on line or in social settings. there are numerous on line sites where people interact through the magic of the Internet. People post opportunities and let people on their friends list know if they have position available.
In most cities of any size there are various social networking groups. Some based on profession, age group, sexual orientation, but all serve the same function. People share experiences and opportunities to members of the group. Most employers like referrals, employees are not going to recommend a person that will not work out or fit in, makes for a bad situation.
A new opportunity on line is job.travel. It offers jobs in travel and hospitality across the country. Most professions are represented in the industry. So check out job.travel and start a new phase of your career.
I guess this was the beginning of social networking. Though today it is done on line or in social settings. there are numerous on line sites where people interact through the magic of the Internet. People post opportunities and let people on their friends list know if they have position available.
In most cities of any size there are various social networking groups. Some based on profession, age group, sexual orientation, but all serve the same function. People share experiences and opportunities to members of the group. Most employers like referrals, employees are not going to recommend a person that will not work out or fit in, makes for a bad situation.
A new opportunity on line is job.travel. It offers jobs in travel and hospitality across the country. Most professions are represented in the industry. So check out job.travel and start a new phase of your career.
Friday, February 20, 2009
COBRA, the ultimate snake bite
Consolidates Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The COBRA is legislation requiring a company to continue to provide medical coverage to terminated employees. It is a good idea, except for the associated cost. Most employers subsidize the cost of medical coverage as a part of an employee's benefits, thereby reducing the out of pocket cost. With terminated employees, this subsidy ends, and the cost of coverage becomes prohibitive for many of the unemployed.
With the new economic stimulus bill recently signed by President Obama, relief is in sight. One of the provisions of the bill is the subsidy of COBRA payments by the government. Terminated employees that decided for the COBRA coverage pay only 35% of the cost, the former employer will pay the rest. The employer will recoup the additional expense through a credit on payroll taxes or a direct payment from the government. By lowering the cost of the COBRA coverage, more people will be able to afford medical coverage while unemployed, a great benefit for anyone with ongoing health concerns.
The subsidy is retro-active to people involuntarily terminated after September 1, 2008. Employees terminated for gross misconduct are not eligible for the program. The provision does not extend the time a participant is eligible for COBRA, and will cease when coverage from a new source is obtained.
So with one worry taken care of, the job search can continue. So sign onto job.travel and see what new avenues are available. Jobs in travel and hospitality offer many different occupations and are countrywide. With many companies allowing people to work from home after training, it expands the options. There are many people that have an office hundreds of miles from the main building.
With the new economic stimulus bill recently signed by President Obama, relief is in sight. One of the provisions of the bill is the subsidy of COBRA payments by the government. Terminated employees that decided for the COBRA coverage pay only 35% of the cost, the former employer will pay the rest. The employer will recoup the additional expense through a credit on payroll taxes or a direct payment from the government. By lowering the cost of the COBRA coverage, more people will be able to afford medical coverage while unemployed, a great benefit for anyone with ongoing health concerns.
The subsidy is retro-active to people involuntarily terminated after September 1, 2008. Employees terminated for gross misconduct are not eligible for the program. The provision does not extend the time a participant is eligible for COBRA, and will cease when coverage from a new source is obtained.
So with one worry taken care of, the job search can continue. So sign onto job.travel and see what new avenues are available. Jobs in travel and hospitality offer many different occupations and are countrywide. With many companies allowing people to work from home after training, it expands the options. There are many people that have an office hundreds of miles from the main building.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Diversity
Diversity, that wonderful word that to me is the opposite of dull. If the world looked the same everywhere, there would be no reason to travel, everything would be repeated nearby. Same with the weather, no need to escape winter, there is no other option around. All cuisines would have the same ingredients prepared the same way. Sounds like a bad sci-fi flick from the early 70s.
People with the characteristics, manners and habits would make the work seem like it was populated with robots. Each a carbon copy of the one before and the one after. All women would have the same figure, all men would look the same. Dating would be real easy, since it would be routine. First dates would be like the 20th. How exciting is that?
Diversity in the world makes it such an interesting place. People can travel to Europe and see the remnants of the Roman Empire, or to South America and climb to Macchu Picchu. Residents in Chicago and fly to Barbados in January and leave minus wind chills behind for 80 degree weather and umbrella drinks.
Characteristics of people will run the gamut, different heights, builds, skin tone, eye and hair color. Exotic features, alluring eyes, different personalities, these are what make life interesting. In an office environment there is usually a vast range of people, it makes work more enjoyable. There is always a 'clown', the serious one, the June Cleaver, and many more. The interactions keep the atmosphere on an upbeat rhythm. Throw in a great boss and the recipe for success is in the works.
If your work has become mundane, and dull, maybe it is time to change something? Job.travel offers positions across the county and career paths. Jobs in travel and hospitality usually offer the opportunity to travel and experience other lands. And with most companies becoming global in scope, employees are from around the world, bringing with them their customs and cuisines. Sounds like a great place to work? Sign up on job.travel and start your exploration of the world, starting in your own office.
People with the characteristics, manners and habits would make the work seem like it was populated with robots. Each a carbon copy of the one before and the one after. All women would have the same figure, all men would look the same. Dating would be real easy, since it would be routine. First dates would be like the 20th. How exciting is that?
Diversity in the world makes it such an interesting place. People can travel to Europe and see the remnants of the Roman Empire, or to South America and climb to Macchu Picchu. Residents in Chicago and fly to Barbados in January and leave minus wind chills behind for 80 degree weather and umbrella drinks.
Characteristics of people will run the gamut, different heights, builds, skin tone, eye and hair color. Exotic features, alluring eyes, different personalities, these are what make life interesting. In an office environment there is usually a vast range of people, it makes work more enjoyable. There is always a 'clown', the serious one, the June Cleaver, and many more. The interactions keep the atmosphere on an upbeat rhythm. Throw in a great boss and the recipe for success is in the works.
If your work has become mundane, and dull, maybe it is time to change something? Job.travel offers positions across the county and career paths. Jobs in travel and hospitality usually offer the opportunity to travel and experience other lands. And with most companies becoming global in scope, employees are from around the world, bringing with them their customs and cuisines. Sounds like a great place to work? Sign up on job.travel and start your exploration of the world, starting in your own office.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Testing, One Two Three
The launch of a new website is not an easy task. Once the purpose of a website is decided, it needs to be laid out, planned, pages need to designed, links need to function. The list goes on and on. Once all the design and programming is completed, the it is time to test.
The purpose for in house testing is to try and break the site. By finding the glitches internally and correcting them, the general public gets a fully functional and working website. Non-functioning websites usually do not get much repeat visits. With practice, breaking a website comes as second nature.
With job.travel, the .travel domain, and a future site for real estate, an umbrella website offering all of our products is being developed. By accessing this new site, a customer can bundle the services that they desire, a one stop shopping site. This site is designed for the employer side, not the job seeker.
With its date of introduction quickly approaching, several employees are doing their best to find any programming errors. By setting up accounts, emails and accessing the site, it can be determined which features need to be modified for easier use by the clients. Instructions are simplified to go step by step and use known phrases. Sometimes people too experienced with a site, do things as a habit, while a newcomer can be confused.
So until the release of the one stop shop, stop by job.travel or the .travel page and check out all the advantages. If you are seeking a job in travel and hospitality, job.travel offers many opportunities across the nation. With the helpful Directory pages, basic research can be conducted for a possible move.
The purpose for in house testing is to try and break the site. By finding the glitches internally and correcting them, the general public gets a fully functional and working website. Non-functioning websites usually do not get much repeat visits. With practice, breaking a website comes as second nature.
With job.travel, the .travel domain, and a future site for real estate, an umbrella website offering all of our products is being developed. By accessing this new site, a customer can bundle the services that they desire, a one stop shopping site. This site is designed for the employer side, not the job seeker.
With its date of introduction quickly approaching, several employees are doing their best to find any programming errors. By setting up accounts, emails and accessing the site, it can be determined which features need to be modified for easier use by the clients. Instructions are simplified to go step by step and use known phrases. Sometimes people too experienced with a site, do things as a habit, while a newcomer can be confused.
So until the release of the one stop shop, stop by job.travel or the .travel page and check out all the advantages. If you are seeking a job in travel and hospitality, job.travel offers many opportunities across the nation. With the helpful Directory pages, basic research can be conducted for a possible move.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, start of a new era
Today is Monday 16FEB. It is the first work day after the lay-offs on Friday. It is a very somber atmosphere in the office. Friends are gone but not forgotten. No one ever said life was fair. All were great workers and will do good in their new positions.
Today is also President's Day, to celebrate both Abraham Lincoln and George Washington's birthdays. The city and federal offices are closed, so the morning commute and parking was a breeze. When I was young, we got both as holidays.
One of President Obama's missions was to sign the stimulus bill today. Hopefully some of the almost $800 billion will help in the travel industry. There was a glimmer of hope with some of the numbers in January. Retail sales were up slightly and home forclosures were down. Just let it be a trend and not a blip.
With job.travel, my former coworkers have a new avenue to find a job in the travel and hospitality industry. Living in South Florida, travel and hospitality are major employers, making it easier to find a position.
Today is also President's Day, to celebrate both Abraham Lincoln and George Washington's birthdays. The city and federal offices are closed, so the morning commute and parking was a breeze. When I was young, we got both as holidays.
One of President Obama's missions was to sign the stimulus bill today. Hopefully some of the almost $800 billion will help in the travel industry. There was a glimmer of hope with some of the numbers in January. Retail sales were up slightly and home forclosures were down. Just let it be a trend and not a blip.
With job.travel, my former coworkers have a new avenue to find a job in the travel and hospitality industry. Living in South Florida, travel and hospitality are major employers, making it easier to find a position.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Close to home
With the economy still floundering, travel is not one of the priorities on people's list of needs. With the decrease in business activity, another reduction in staff at a sister company was needed to insure the survival of the whole. Today was Friday the 13th to many of my coworkers.
Having to lay people off is one of the most difficult tasks facing a human resources department. People with wonderful attitudes and work ethics have to be let go, valuable assets that will enhance another employer's staff. Through most of the day it was a quiet and somber atmosphere, which improved slightly as the day draws to a close.
To all the people that are no longer part of the team I wish the best of luck and I know you will do great wherever you land. You will be missed by the family that has remained.
Having to lay people off is one of the most difficult tasks facing a human resources department. People with wonderful attitudes and work ethics have to be let go, valuable assets that will enhance another employer's staff. Through most of the day it was a quiet and somber atmosphere, which improved slightly as the day draws to a close.
To all the people that are no longer part of the team I wish the best of luck and I know you will do great wherever you land. You will be missed by the family that has remained.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Cooperation
Most companies are comprised of multiple units. These separate parts combine to create the whole business. In a well organized company the various units are related in product types, service, market, etc. With the explosive growth of the Internet and its relationship with the consuming public, attention needs to be focused in this area.
Not keeping up with the Internet could be a fatal mistake for a business. Developing new websites and improving current sites for customer ease will keep a company at the forefront of its market, thereby increasing sales.
Before a new website can be released to the web, it needs to be tested to insure it functions correctly. Malfunctioning websites are doomed, since repeat visits will be minimized. It goes back to the old adage, there is only one chance to make a first impression.
For the next few days my department will be assisting the development group for a new website. This will help insure a good product upon release. By doing testing internally, the glitches and be rectified delivering a workable website to the public. This cooperation will benefit the company as a whole by ensuring the release of a properly functioning website that will become productive.
This is also an example of how various careers are inter-twined with the travel and hospitality industry. Job.travel offers positions across many career paths and spans the country in opportunity. If a job in travel is your goal, check out job.travel for a new start.
Not keeping up with the Internet could be a fatal mistake for a business. Developing new websites and improving current sites for customer ease will keep a company at the forefront of its market, thereby increasing sales.
Before a new website can be released to the web, it needs to be tested to insure it functions correctly. Malfunctioning websites are doomed, since repeat visits will be minimized. It goes back to the old adage, there is only one chance to make a first impression.
For the next few days my department will be assisting the development group for a new website. This will help insure a good product upon release. By doing testing internally, the glitches and be rectified delivering a workable website to the public. This cooperation will benefit the company as a whole by ensuring the release of a properly functioning website that will become productive.
This is also an example of how various careers are inter-twined with the travel and hospitality industry. Job.travel offers positions across many career paths and spans the country in opportunity. If a job in travel is your goal, check out job.travel for a new start.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Persistance
In these days of economic chaos, hope cannot be lost. The economy will recover and the United States will be on a strong footing again. Yes, it is easy to look at declining 401k accounts, house prices dropping faster than autumn leaves, and layoffs being announced almost daily.
Being diligent at work is of the utmost importance. Shirking responsibilities is no advisable. Going beyond required tasks make you a valuable asset to a company. Employees not following the rules or pushing off assigned tasks face being fired. And there are plenty of people looking for a position that would be glad to replace them.
On the job search end, persaverance will pay off. Though a former position has been eliminated, there are still opportunities out there. Capitalizing on all of your skills is important. Capabilites that are possessed can be stressed to obtain a differetn position. Job.travel offers opportunites for jobs in travel and hospitality. These run teh gamut from the front line staff, desk clerks and housekeeping to acoounting departments and maintanance to assistant, general and regional managers. So don not rule out teh possibilites in teh travel and hospitality industries, and let job.travel help in your job search.
Being diligent at work is of the utmost importance. Shirking responsibilities is no advisable. Going beyond required tasks make you a valuable asset to a company. Employees not following the rules or pushing off assigned tasks face being fired. And there are plenty of people looking for a position that would be glad to replace them.
On the job search end, persaverance will pay off. Though a former position has been eliminated, there are still opportunities out there. Capitalizing on all of your skills is important. Capabilites that are possessed can be stressed to obtain a differetn position. Job.travel offers opportunites for jobs in travel and hospitality. These run teh gamut from the front line staff, desk clerks and housekeeping to acoounting departments and maintanance to assistant, general and regional managers. So don not rule out teh possibilites in teh travel and hospitality industries, and let job.travel help in your job search.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Satisfaction
What is satisfaction? What makes people happy? Having friends? good job? possessions? family? memories?
Today, satisfaction or happiness is related to money and possessions. Yes, buying a new house or car is very fulfilling at the time, but the excitement fades as time progresses. A recent study by Ryan Howell of San Francisco State University showed that the excitement over a purchase has faded after the first few weeks, the longest lasts for three months.
Though with experiences, the euphoria lasted longer and the people were more enthusiastic. The experience involved another person and provided a social bonding or sharing something with family or friends. The experiences made people feel more alive.
Things are nice, but when it comes down to it, it is a sofa, a television or a car. With the state of the economy, buying premium items for the bragging rights is a thing of the past for most people. Spending time with family and friends is something that is free and provides a deeper relationship and closeness that a new trendy item lacks.
If you seem to be working strictly to buy things, maybe a re-assessment is in order. People trudge though the work week at jobs that have become mundane. Maybe it is time to jump start your career and life. Jobs in travel and hospitality encompass many career paths and opportunities. Job.travel is the new website specifically for the travel and hospitality industry. So check out the available positions on job.travel and start making memories with your work place and through the benefits of working in travel(usually good discount).
Today, satisfaction or happiness is related to money and possessions. Yes, buying a new house or car is very fulfilling at the time, but the excitement fades as time progresses. A recent study by Ryan Howell of San Francisco State University showed that the excitement over a purchase has faded after the first few weeks, the longest lasts for three months.
Though with experiences, the euphoria lasted longer and the people were more enthusiastic. The experience involved another person and provided a social bonding or sharing something with family or friends. The experiences made people feel more alive.
Things are nice, but when it comes down to it, it is a sofa, a television or a car. With the state of the economy, buying premium items for the bragging rights is a thing of the past for most people. Spending time with family and friends is something that is free and provides a deeper relationship and closeness that a new trendy item lacks.
If you seem to be working strictly to buy things, maybe a re-assessment is in order. People trudge though the work week at jobs that have become mundane. Maybe it is time to jump start your career and life. Jobs in travel and hospitality encompass many career paths and opportunities. Job.travel is the new website specifically for the travel and hospitality industry. So check out the available positions on job.travel and start making memories with your work place and through the benefits of working in travel(usually good discount).
Monday, February 9, 2009
Balancing
Most people's lives involve some sort of balancing act. The biggest is usually between work, family and personal time. Work usually has a minimum amount of time involved, then comes the family and children functions, lastly comes personal. Fulfilling the work pre-requisite allows for the others. Family involves picking up children from school or after school functions, spending time with the spouse, and just together time. Personal is the time when no one expects anything from you. Maybe an afternoon off, no schedule to keep, no one requiring your attention. These periods are few and far between in today's hectic life.
The same can be said about work. I know of no position where it is strictly one job duty. Various tasks need to be performed as part of a job. Even working as a server, if there are no tables, there is always side work. In retail, no customers, straighten the merchandise. Employers expect a full day's work for a full day of pay.
At my place of employment, there are various branches, performing similar but different functions and they are intertwined. Tasks must be completed for each, and none pushed to the back burner for long. Some duties are assigned based on product knowledge, others based on skills.
There are always deadlines to me met. Non performance is grounds for dismissal in most companies. If a deadline is missed, but effort has been shown to meet it, is a much different situation than no additional effort was shown for completion. If the situation is too much to control, waiting does not help, send up a warning as soon as possible so help can be obtained.
With all the tasks that most employees perform in day to day operations, most can be carried out in the travel and hospitality filed. Job.travel is an employment website for jobs in travel and hospitality. Check out the opportunities and apply skills you never realized you had to a rewarding career.
The same can be said about work. I know of no position where it is strictly one job duty. Various tasks need to be performed as part of a job. Even working as a server, if there are no tables, there is always side work. In retail, no customers, straighten the merchandise. Employers expect a full day's work for a full day of pay.
At my place of employment, there are various branches, performing similar but different functions and they are intertwined. Tasks must be completed for each, and none pushed to the back burner for long. Some duties are assigned based on product knowledge, others based on skills.
There are always deadlines to me met. Non performance is grounds for dismissal in most companies. If a deadline is missed, but effort has been shown to meet it, is a much different situation than no additional effort was shown for completion. If the situation is too much to control, waiting does not help, send up a warning as soon as possible so help can be obtained.
With all the tasks that most employees perform in day to day operations, most can be carried out in the travel and hospitality filed. Job.travel is an employment website for jobs in travel and hospitality. Check out the opportunities and apply skills you never realized you had to a rewarding career.
Friday, February 6, 2009
HMMMMMM, Doh-nuts
Here it is Friday morning, and two people have brought in doughnuts. Nothing like a nice sugar rush first thing in the morning. I am a doughnutaholic. Warm glazed doughnuts with a nice cup of decaf with fake sugar, hey need to cut back somewhere.
Fridays in the office is casual dress day, so blue jeans are acceptable. Though it seems some of the single women dress up more on casual day.
The atmosphere in the office seems to be much more relaxed too. Though, it is rarely stressful here. Even with the downturn in sales, the management realize it is industry wide and not just business here. And since they understand it is a temporary situation, the phones are still properly staffed. A team has been organized for a charity walk in a month.
If your work environment is stressful and you need a change,l try job.travel. There are positions available in most career fields. And jobs in travel and hospitality offer the chance to travel.
Fridays in the office is casual dress day, so blue jeans are acceptable. Though it seems some of the single women dress up more on casual day.
The atmosphere in the office seems to be much more relaxed too. Though, it is rarely stressful here. Even with the downturn in sales, the management realize it is industry wide and not just business here. And since they understand it is a temporary situation, the phones are still properly staffed. A team has been organized for a charity walk in a month.
If your work environment is stressful and you need a change,l try job.travel. There are positions available in most career fields. And jobs in travel and hospitality offer the chance to travel.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Somewhere over the Rainbow.....
Skies are Blue. Yes one of the songs that always seems to brighten the day. Thoughts of happy times, friends, and family.
In the economy today, bright spots seem to be few and far between. Everyday it seems that sales are down, foreclosures are up, lay offs are common. Not a happy time. If the dreaded pink slip has shown up on your desk, it hits very close to home. It is easier when it has happened to other people.
The best plan of action is to start a job search immediately, no pity party. Once things are set in motion to correct the employment situation, take stock in what you have. Unless the bank account is overflowing, cut backs will be needed. Frills will have to be postponed.
Keeping a positive attitude is essential. Avoid situations and people that will be depressing. If someone is complaining about things, change the subject, or leave the conversation. Maybe avoiding the Debbie Downers in you life is best. The nightly news is a good thing to skip also, no need to hear what you already know repeated. Treat yourself on occasion to something special, though nothing extravagant.
And while searching for a new position, check out job.travel. Jobs in travel and hospitality offer options in many career paths and are located across the country. Limiting yourself to a former industry might prolong your search. re-invent yourself and prepare several versions of your resume. Each one emphasizing a different talent or accomplishment. The job.travel Career Center offers several resume versions and hints on preparation. Also, once a resume is posted to an on-line employment site, hopefully job.travel, make weekly changes. Something as minor as an extra space at the end of a line, will move your resume back to the top of the list in searches.
So, don't get depressed, keep a positive attitude. This is a tough country and things will get better. Job.travel offers more exposure and you never know, benefits like free nights in Tahiti is not a bad thing.
In the economy today, bright spots seem to be few and far between. Everyday it seems that sales are down, foreclosures are up, lay offs are common. Not a happy time. If the dreaded pink slip has shown up on your desk, it hits very close to home. It is easier when it has happened to other people.
The best plan of action is to start a job search immediately, no pity party. Once things are set in motion to correct the employment situation, take stock in what you have. Unless the bank account is overflowing, cut backs will be needed. Frills will have to be postponed.
Keeping a positive attitude is essential. Avoid situations and people that will be depressing. If someone is complaining about things, change the subject, or leave the conversation. Maybe avoiding the Debbie Downers in you life is best. The nightly news is a good thing to skip also, no need to hear what you already know repeated. Treat yourself on occasion to something special, though nothing extravagant.
And while searching for a new position, check out job.travel. Jobs in travel and hospitality offer options in many career paths and are located across the country. Limiting yourself to a former industry might prolong your search. re-invent yourself and prepare several versions of your resume. Each one emphasizing a different talent or accomplishment. The job.travel Career Center offers several resume versions and hints on preparation. Also, once a resume is posted to an on-line employment site, hopefully job.travel, make weekly changes. Something as minor as an extra space at the end of a line, will move your resume back to the top of the list in searches.
So, don't get depressed, keep a positive attitude. This is a tough country and things will get better. Job.travel offers more exposure and you never know, benefits like free nights in Tahiti is not a bad thing.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Merchandising...
It's all about merchandising. People buy what seems to fit their needs. Twenty years ago, who would have thought that the major beverage companies would sell us water in a bottle? We needed this water because it was pure. Yeah right, just a bunch of hoo-haa. While some bottled water is sourced from a spring, most are from a municipal water system, filtered and packaged. Hmmm, my refrigerator has a filter on it, isn't that the same thing? Plus with all the people looking for pure water, what about the gazillion plastic bottles that are disposed of? I grew up drinking water from a garden hose and have managed to make it almost 5 decades with no issues.
In supermarkets, the wonderful displays of a new product on the aisle end-caps attract your eye and entice you to buy. Is it the location? the packaging? or do you really need it? People seem to try something that catches their eye, whether by color, placement on the shelf, ingenious graphics. Slick ads on television or glossy advertisements in a magazine attract attention, and drive sales.
The same is true in job searches, the main difference is the seeker is the merchandise. How a resume is viewed can be related to the glossy advertisement or the attention grabbing commercial. In these days of high unemployment, resumes need to stand out from the crowd. Since the majority of job searches are now conducted on line, choice of paper or font styles is irrelevant, substance is what counts. Resumes need to be well written and contain the buzz words for the industry or the occupation. No long winded paragraphs, short concise statements of abilities and achievements. Once an interview is granted, then details can be provided, but remember not to drone on too long. Business people are busy and have timetables to keep.
There are jobs out there to be had. Try job.travel for jobs in travel and hospitality. The Career Center has resume writing tips along with interviewing. Jobs in travel and hospitality span many career paths and are world-wide, the opportunities are endless. So check out job.travel and get your career search off to a great start.
In supermarkets, the wonderful displays of a new product on the aisle end-caps attract your eye and entice you to buy. Is it the location? the packaging? or do you really need it? People seem to try something that catches their eye, whether by color, placement on the shelf, ingenious graphics. Slick ads on television or glossy advertisements in a magazine attract attention, and drive sales.
The same is true in job searches, the main difference is the seeker is the merchandise. How a resume is viewed can be related to the glossy advertisement or the attention grabbing commercial. In these days of high unemployment, resumes need to stand out from the crowd. Since the majority of job searches are now conducted on line, choice of paper or font styles is irrelevant, substance is what counts. Resumes need to be well written and contain the buzz words for the industry or the occupation. No long winded paragraphs, short concise statements of abilities and achievements. Once an interview is granted, then details can be provided, but remember not to drone on too long. Business people are busy and have timetables to keep.
There are jobs out there to be had. Try job.travel for jobs in travel and hospitality. The Career Center has resume writing tips along with interviewing. Jobs in travel and hospitality span many career paths and are world-wide, the opportunities are endless. So check out job.travel and get your career search off to a great start.
Monday, February 2, 2009
More jobs lost
The tally of job eliminations reached 100,000 last week alone. Most in the manufacturing industry with Caterpillar laying off 20,000. Today Macy's announced 7,000 to be laid off, mostly in stores, but also in the retailer's offices. YIKES!!!
Congress needs to hurry up and pass the stimulus bill while there is still an economy to stimulate.
On a brighter note. Though credit is still tight, banks are relaxing the standards some. Hopefully this will enable people to borrow for new cars and other durable goods. This would spur the economy to start producing again, and get the country on track. It will be a matter of time, but the country will pull out of it.
The big question is, did we learn anything? Overspending one's means, living on credit, trying to get rich quick. My guess, probably not. In December, auto sales were down, but the sales of SUVs and trucks climbed as a percentage. This was due to the drop in gas prices(do people believe they will stay down), and deep discounts on gas guzzling vehicles to get them off the dealer lots. So when will the population realize?
If you were one of the unfortunate workers effected by last weeks announcement, maybe it is time to start a new job search, before the actual event occurs. By starting early, you will have a jump on others, and hopefully find the perfect position quickly. If so, try job.travel, the premier website for jobs in travel and hospitality. The opportunities are nationwide and across many career paths. And maybe a move is also involved, check out the Directory pages for information on a possible new home.
Congress needs to hurry up and pass the stimulus bill while there is still an economy to stimulate.
On a brighter note. Though credit is still tight, banks are relaxing the standards some. Hopefully this will enable people to borrow for new cars and other durable goods. This would spur the economy to start producing again, and get the country on track. It will be a matter of time, but the country will pull out of it.
The big question is, did we learn anything? Overspending one's means, living on credit, trying to get rich quick. My guess, probably not. In December, auto sales were down, but the sales of SUVs and trucks climbed as a percentage. This was due to the drop in gas prices(do people believe they will stay down), and deep discounts on gas guzzling vehicles to get them off the dealer lots. So when will the population realize?
If you were one of the unfortunate workers effected by last weeks announcement, maybe it is time to start a new job search, before the actual event occurs. By starting early, you will have a jump on others, and hopefully find the perfect position quickly. If so, try job.travel, the premier website for jobs in travel and hospitality. The opportunities are nationwide and across many career paths. And maybe a move is also involved, check out the Directory pages for information on a possible new home.
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