Table for One

Emily Jasper — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:59:40 -0400

Being a single Gen-Yer with no concept of work/life balance,I go out to eat alone pretty often. It wasn’t until I started traveling forwork a few years ago that I first battled that awkward “table for one” feeling.I had issues because I didn’t know how to act when I was seated by myself. Notlike there’s a protocol, but I hadn’t really learned the tricks of the trade. Ididn’t even like sitting by myself in the cafeteria in school.

It’s Career Development…on the cheap

Emily Jasper — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:06:31 -0400

Right now is a crazy time. People are losing their jobs,taking pay cuts, or going part-time. There are those who may still have a job,but it feels like they’re actually doing two jobs…or three. And the pay is thesame or less.

That’s usually the rub.

I Have Been Sexted

Emily Jasper — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:58:35 -0500

Apparentlysexting (orteens sending each other homemade pornographic images using their phones) hasbecome a viral practice. I would like to share something with you:

I have been sexted.

A Reflection on Relocation

Emily Jasper — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:05:05 -0500

A few months ago I decided to move for my job. In the corporateworld, this is known as a Relocation.Say it with my now, “Re-lo-ca-tion.”

I did thisfor a few reasons:

#snowmageddon

Emily Jasper — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:45:16 -0500

The Twin Cities had a little bit of snow yesterday. And by a little bit, some parts got as much as 3” in one hour. My little suburb got 7” when all was said and done. Now, this is Minnesota, snow isn’t really that big of a deal here. It falls, gets pushed around all winter, and then you hope it melts without causing a flash flood.

Making the Right Choices For You Right Now

Emily Jasper — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:45:39 -0500

Admit it, as part of the over-achieving, multi-taskinggeneration, you have some semblance of a life plan. You may not have fleshedout the details or timelines, but you probably have an idea of some of thebiggies you’d like to get accomplished (marriage, home ownership, pet, MBA,etc.).

So with the economy changing, you might have to change, too.I’d like to express this to you in the form of three weddings.

Go Team, Go! Be Fans of Your Leaders

Emily Jasper — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:09:48 -0500

Last week, a number of regional leaders were in our corporate office for a meeting. I just happened to be walking by when they were getting a tour, and it was like a family reunion. I’ve done some kind of work with all of them, and the ones who I hadn’t met with face-to-face were just as eager to shake my hand as I was theirs.

See, I’m a big fan of these leaders. If I had pom-poms, I would probably even do a cheer.

Your Mission: Change Agent 001

Emily Jasper — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:08:24 -0500

If someone asked me what I wanted to do in five years, I would say, “I have no clue.” That’s because I’ve switched roles every year for the past three years. My current boss probably has the 10-month mark on her calendar as a time to start getting nervous.

But if you asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up? I would say, “I want to have made a difference. And I don’t have to wait to grow up to do that.”

Be a “Yes” Man at Work

Emily Jasper — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:23:06 -0500

If you have flexibility in your personal life, this is a good time to volunteer for work projects. Sure, your day may already be super-packed, but volunteer anyways.

While it may seem like taking on extra work, the value is going to be worth it in the long run. Why? A few reasons:

Crime and Punishment Between the Generations

Emily Jasper — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:28:31 -0500

It has been a couple of months since an incident I experienced in the workplace, and I feel that it’s been long enough that I can finally write about it. This incident, in the grand scheme of things, might not seem like much when I reflect on it in 30 years, but I can honestly admit it changed my work life forever.