How I Quit Writing

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Fed up with rejection, Tim Stobierski quits writing, and discovers that there are some things you can’t stop doing without changing who you are.

“It bothers me when people look down on those who do dirty or the so called undesirable jobs.”

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These comments are from KKZ and Tom B. on “Ask the Feminist Answers: Definitions, Recommendations and Media Violence Against Men.”

Working Out Work: Getting Your Career In Shape

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Pump it up. Sweat it out. Make it burn.

“It’s not that men are afraid of strong women, or fear of a person’s strength. It’s fear of the strength disparity.”

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This is a comment by John Anderson on the post “Are Some Men Intimidated by Strong Women?”

Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow – BULL*$#@!

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Dr. Adam Sheck rebuts the famous ’80s book that promises you can make a living doing what you love.

The Termination Doctrine

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Released. Replaced. Let go. Phased out. Sacked. Canned!

Dear John: My Womanizing Roommate Is After a Girl I Like

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A flirty roommate, a disappointed friend after a job opportunity doesn’t pan out, and a mom who doesn’t want her son to study abroad.

I’ll Get Back to You

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Ken Goldstein debunks the age-old “I was busy,” excuse and explores the consequences of not staying true to your word in the ever-shrinking world of business.

“As a stay-at-home dad I always felt the need to justify why, and it’s because certain d-bags identify being a man by their job.”

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This is a comment by on the post “”Stay at Home Dads Can’t Be Content”: You Can’t Be Serious”.

Dear John: My Co-Worker Makes Me Feel Dirty

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A germaphobe coworker, a boyfriend who used to see escorts, and a regretful past of bullying.

“As a stay-at-home dad, I can’t measure what I gained, but it was the most important job I ever imagined. Tough as hell, incredibly delightful.”

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What do you love about parenthood? Paul and Pam share their thoughts about why everyone should be able to choose to stay at home or not, and why they love the choices that they made.

A Talk With a Mentor: Albert Moskowitz, Former Chief of Criminal Section, US Justice Department

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Andrew Bruskin talks with his uncle about his journey from teacher to attorney to U.S. Justice Chief in order to find answers to the question: How do people become successful?

Dear John: Are Her Feelings More Important Than The Mortgage?

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An unreasonable spouse over insurance, missing information about a sister, and a broken ankle on a neighbor’s icy porch.

“I lost 25 pounds, quit blaming other people for my problems, went back to school, got a job, and now I love my life.”

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This is a comment by Mike Russo on the post “Where Have All the Good Guys Gone?”

Your Network is More Valuable Than any Bank Account

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How to Perfect Power Networking

Why I Love LinkedIn

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LinkedIn is Ultimately More than Technology, They Understand People