TheJobBored

A commenter left a brief note last week about job search expenses.
I was thinking of writing a more formal post, but as I sat down to think about it, I thought it better to list all the job search expenses I could think of.
I don’t think a lot of people think about the amount of […]

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As we all know, even in a recession, not all areas of the economy suffer equally… or at all. As I said before, 2002 would have been a bad year to work in computer programming, but would have been a great year to be hired as a programmer at Google.
And this is true for geography […]

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If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian.
Reader Ken asks:
I just graduated with a 4-year degree and accepted a job offer with a small software development firm. The work and product we develop is uninspiring as is the industry we serve. However, I […]

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Just cause I still stand behind the notion that most of the jokes suck (did you see what Google did to Gmail today? ANNOYING!) I will give one good one.
Good joke.

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Now, having said the below…
Here is a nifty list of some all time great office pranks you can pull on your co-workers this April Fools Day, or any day.
10. Install the Blue Screen of Death Screensaver
9. Fake a Desktop with Screenshot Wallpaper
8. Schedule a Phone Call with a Text-to-Speech Message from Wakerupper.com
7. Fill an Office […]

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I don’t know about you, but April Fools day annoys me. On the one hand, most of your so-called hilarious April Fools jokes suck. On the other hand, I have to spend the day being slightly on guard. God forbid any good or bad news comes my way. I have to spend the day being […]

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