How to Transition from Freelance Work to a Full Time Position

But how do you convince them you should be on staff? If you want these people to be your coworkers, act that way. Get to know themtheir hobbies, interests, familiesas much as possible. Offer your help, expertise, and guidance when appropriate. If youre invited to casual work functions like Thursday night happy hours, attend. You wont put your best foot forward and give 110% if you arent satisfied with the set up....

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 184 words · Jeremy Carson

If You're Regularly Exceeding Your Budget, It's Time to Change It

If youre frequently exceeding those budgets, dont keep lying to yourself and adjusting to fit the narrative. Adjust your budget instead. If it happens once, thats a slip up. If it happens every single month, then its not a mistake. Your budget for eating out is five times a month. We just werent being truthful about how much we could reduce our grocery spending. This resulted in having to make frequent budget adjustments to make up for the grocery overages....

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 97 words · Kenneth Atkinson

Make a Tiny 9V Battery Power Switch From Parts of an Old 9V Battery

When youre building your own custom electronics projects, a simple power switch isnt always easy to find. He couldnt find a 9V power switch to buy, so he made one himself. Beyond that, the rest of the build is comprised of pieces from an old 9v battery. For the complete instructions, check out the link below. Put a Tiny Power Switch on Your 9V Battery Clip| Make

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 67 words · Rebecca Cohen

Make an Herb Rub from Any Mix of Herbs with This Formula

Weve talked a lot aboutfreezingandmicrowavingas great ways to extend the life of herbs. Heres another superb way to make the most of those herbaceous leaves: make a rub. Food52 offers a universal formula of sorts for making any throw in of herb rub. How to Make an Herb Rub Without a Recipe| Food52

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · Kara King

One in Five of Your Workouts Will Suck, So Don't Let It Get to You

Everyone knows what a bad workout feels like. Your appendages feel like theyre going to fall off. Even the pink dumbbells feel like Atlas stones. Bad workouts are completely normal, and if you expect it, it wont be so debilitating. Most people experience this. The worst thing you’re able to do is overanalyze your workout. The culprit could be anything from lack of sleep to stress to just plain randomness....

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 111 words · Katie Bailey

Password Alert Warns You When Your Google Password Is Phished

Of course,two-factor authentication is even better, but anything that can prevent phishing is useful. Password Alert| Chrome Web Store viaGoogle Blog

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 21 words · Stanley Mitchell

Pixelmator Adds Photos Support and an Enhanced Repair Tool

The new Repair tool is way faster than the previous one,which makes editing images a lot easier. it’s possible for you to see it in action in the video above. Pixelmator($29.99) | Mac App Store

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 35 words · Whitney Goodwin

Prepare for a Bad Job Reference Before It Happens

Nobodys perfect, and sometimes you leave a job with a bad taste in your managers mouth. If you know theyre going to give you a less-than-stellar reference, tackle it head on before it happens. Since you cannot block that conversation, own up to the facts and impress Ann with your candor. How to Fix a Bad Reference the Hard Way| Ask the Headhunter Photo bySamuel Mann.

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 66 words · Paul Edwards

Save Water in Your Garden with Smart Plant Groupings

Group them accordingly and youll have a more water-efficient landscape. By putting the plants that need less water together, youll avoid under or over watering. Do the same with the plants that need a lot of water and plant them in the same area. Your thirstiest should go together, potentially near the house to take advantage of rainfall coming off the roof. Put plants that need drip irrigation or sprinkler water further out from thirsty plants....

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 100 words · Timothy Bridges

Start Off Strong at Your New Job by Looking for Quick Wins

How can you make that impact visible? Are these areas in line with the companys priorities? Are you equipped to succeed in taking on these tasks? 10 Ways to Make the Most of Your First Month at a New Job| Fast Company Photo byAudio-Technica.

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Tracy Garcia

State Your Emotions Clearly in Work Emails to Avoid Misunderstandings

Dont be coy, but be respectful. After all, being direct isone of the key ways to better communicate at work. Andrew Brodsky gives a great example of how indicating your emotions upfront makes for a clearerand ultimately more productiveemail. Im sure thats the clients doing and you will handle it :). Warm Regards, [Managers Name] . I think the intro could be improved, though; would you mind giving it another shot?...

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · Stephanie Thomas

Stick to General Questions When Meeting Someone New

One of the best ways toelevate small talk into interesting conversationsis to ask questions. Stick with more general questions to learn more about someone without being invasive. Go with a more general, And who is this? rather than Is this your daughter? and save yourself an embarrassing situation. The Art of Small Talk: 5 Questions Never to Ask| The Art of Manliness Image fromzenjazzygeek.

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 64 words · Matthew Weeks

The Best Places to Post Your Resume, Depending On Your Field

Getting your resume noticed is everything, and where share it makes a huge difference. Lets look at some of the best, based on the field youre in or job youre looking for. Luckily, you probably already have a LinkedIn account set up. Oh, and of course,verify you enable two-factor authenticationon LinkedIn too. Dont be discouragedDices tech focus helps narrow the field a little bit and its communities are valuable for networking....

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 151 words · Mark Sheppard II