What I’m listening to: Nature (I’m offline all week) I’m still out of the office, but you know me — I’m leaving bread crumbs. And because it’s such a popular topic, I’m leaving a rather interesting offer behind for the This Job Not That Job series. This one comes to us via Sharon Hurley Hall, who…
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Free Advice Friday: This Job, Not That Job
What I’m listening to: I’m a Mess by Ed Sheeran Short week for me. My son is visiting, so we’re off to enjoy what’s left of summer while he’s in town. It’s funny how sometimes, you and a friend are on the same page. I received a job listing from a site I belong to,…
This Job, Not That Job
What I’m listening to: Good Grief by Bastille I love when my friends give me great ideas for a blog post. This one comes to us via Paula Hendrickson, who said “You’ll hate it so much, you’ll love it.” Yes, it’s that bad. Here is this month’s candidate for worst job ever. I’ve masked some…
This Job, Not That Job
What I’m reading: The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon What I’m listening to: Incomplete by James Bay Isn’t it fun to spend your birthday doing something you’ve been meaning to do? Isn’t it great to try ticking off the list that one item, say moving a blog, on a day that you’ve…
Writers Worth: This Job, Not That Job
What I’m reading: The Warden by Anthony Trollope What I’m listening to: The Parting Glass by Ed Sheeran This week, this month, has been nuts. I’m clinging to Hump Day like it’s a life raft. I get one project draft completed and another one (or two) comes in. I keep everything scheduled and keep moving…
Free Advice Friday: This Job, Not That Job
SOLD OUT: Sorry, but the FREE Marketing Q&A webinar hosted by Jake Poinier and featuring yours truly has no room. However, you can get on the list for the next one! Get on the list here Remember that relaxing I wanted to do yesterday? Didn’t happen. Just as I exhaled, a favorite editor sent over an…
Writers Worth Monday: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Flaw by Bastille Thanks to Paula Hendrickson for this job posting. Paula sent it over last week — she thought it woudl be perfect for the This Job, Not That Job feature. She couldn’t be more right. Here it is in its entirety: Freelance Content Writer Position XXX Marketing is a…
This Job, Not That Job
What I’m reading: In One Person by John Irving What’s on the iPod: That’s How Strong My Love Is by Taj Mahal My last work day before the annual trade show. For some reason, I don’t feel ready, but the schedule and checklist both say I am. It was the heavy workload coming up to…
This Job Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Songs About Roses by Owl John I finished the week strong and start the week even stronger. There are lots of projects on the desk, and all of them are begging for attention. Right now, the focus is to get one more article out the door by tomorrow so I can…
Free Advice Friday: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Oxford Comma by Vampire Weekend Friday the 13th — a superstitious day for a lot of people, and maybe a perfect time for another episode of This Job, Not That Job. Today’s offering comes from Jenn Mattern, who, by the way, scours these job postings to bring you guys some of…