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The Exit Door

A few years ago , I wrote about the concept of singleton and eventually mentioned the term "Resign Patterns" in the process.  In the realm of software engineering, design pattern is a general reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem within a given context in  software design. Similarly, resignation has been a general solution to a commonly occurring problem within a workplace.  Having only passed two resignation letters since I started working, clearly shows that I was never a fan of this solution. However, it does not mean that I am not fascinated by it and that my mind is not cheerfully entertaining and  playing with the idea of bidding goodbye to my bosses at some point.

Ten hot jobs that can be done at home

Tired of going to work because the traffic sucks , it is hot as hell in the outside , you dont want to see your officemates face forever or you just wanted to stay home ? Here a list of hot jobs that can be done at home : 1. Administrative Services Manager Traditionally, administrative services managers oversee large support staffs in offices such as hospitals and law firms. As larger employers consolidate responsibilities for multiple locations into a handful of positions, more administrative services managers have earned the option to work some or all of their hours from a home office. 2. Computer Systems Analyst These information technology professionals help companies design state-of-the-art systems to run businesses. As employers use telecommuting jobs as a key strategy in their recruitment efforts, computer systems analysts often test new ideas at their own home offices. Learning about tools like virtual private network (VPN), video chat, and virtual desktops during a computer sc...

career planning thoughts

im turning 29 but it seems like i have just started . this what happens when you take a wrong move on what paths to take . the path that i took was not really that bad , i learned a lot from it and basically these things helped me grow . i guess im on a state of trying to reclaim what i should have had (similar to what firefox is trying to achieve - reclaiming the web hahaha). career is a career , it should be well planned . so perhaps a few tips may help me or even help others jump start career planning . phase 1 : be clear of your goals a. know your purpose . its a matter of determining the purpose of your existence . it may not be too late to be asking yourself questions such as : why am i here? or what do i want my life to be like? . you can never be fully satisfied if your career now does not fit to what your purpose in life is. b. start identifying your passions , skills and interest . i know of some who finished a course they did not like but suceeded . why ? because they were ...

signs to look for when to leave your job

In relations to resign patterns , im trying help those in a dilemna of trying to determine when is the right time . Like any somewhat-geek would do , i called my bestfriend , Mr. Google. Generously , like he always does ,he gave me a series of points to ponder from different sites . Read on and ask yourself , "Have I seen these signs?". 1. You are getting sick . Stress has gotten into you and your health has been suffering a lot because of tremendous pressures from above. If your health is suffering physically, mentally or both, your job may not be worth it. 2. No room for improvement . If your company's workforce is stagnant, it means that your career won't be able to advance. An environment that offers no room for you to move up or take on more responsibility, no promotions and no rewards is not a good place to be in for long. Possibly the job began with a lot of excitement but now has become mundane with no indication of growth or change. If you are unable to...

career insights

It’s been more than two weeks since my poll about career options expired. As little as the responses were, it provided me greater insights on what to look for in job selection. Coupled with some experiences, a friend experience and some readings, I’ll try to raise some points on career options. Job seekers can be categorized as to what their intensions are in looking for a job. New graduated tends to take any opportunity along the way. Most often times they look at these opportunities as either their dream job or just a stepping stone to greater heights. Job seekers in their mid and late to early 30s maybe in several cross roads. While some aims to find a job that could be worth keeping, others look for challenges and adventures. Those who are nearing their 40s looks for a job that they can keep till retirement. I know my frame of mind maybe different from yours but at some point we may be agree. To make this discussion short, let’s remove the newly graduates from the picture when dis...