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If you've been in the work force for enough time you've probably been there. There's been rumors of the possibility of lay-offs for a while, because of the economy or a merger or just a general streamlining of processes. But you think that you've made it past the worst-you even noticed that they were interviewing some new candidates to work in your division the week before. Bu... read more »

Most of us have been there. It's the day after. You're still vaguely nauseous and your head is pounding. You're not usually into one night stands, but you had one too many the night before and went home with that stranger across the bar that just seemed more and more attractive and charming as the night wore on. Now as your driving home, you're not sure but you feel a little d... read more »

How to Write Professional E-Mails Although e-mail has become ubiquitous in business and surveys show that American workers are spending increasingly larger amounts of time on the internet, most workers have not given much thought to how to fashion their e-mails in a manner that best represents them. Most of us spend more of our time on thinking about how we should dress for work than on what p... read more »

How to Develop Good Rapport with Your College Professor By Flowergirl When I was in college I used to hate them--that guy or girl who is always hopping around trying his or her best to be the teacher's pet. The professor doesn't even get to the end of her sentence, "Will somebody…" and Little Mr. Teacher's Pet is practically jumping out of his seat for the next... read more »

How to Choose Your College Classes By Flowergirl One of the least examined part of a college education is choosing the classes that you take. But this can make a big difference in the quality of your college experience. I had a friend who let her boyfriend choose her classes for her. She would show up on the first day of class not knowing where she was going or why she was taking a particul... read more »