A Disappointing Day

It's been a disappointing day and another failed attempt at landing my dream job. I only hope my current job will keep me for a while longer and won't be doing anymore layoffs. Tis the season, however and they've been laying off people pretty heavily. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.


Joy Smith also known as The Insane Writer, is the author of the Sci-Fi novel, The Generation. You can email her at silent_beautie@yahoo.com She can also be found on Twitter @theinsanewriter and you visit her official website at www.theinsanewriter.com.



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Changing Paths

Due to my health, I've decided to change career paths as far as working outside of the home. It will mean a lot less money, but it will also mean a lot less wear and tear on my body. I have an interview today with another job that won't suck my life away and there really is no reason for me not to believe that I won't get the job.

Unfortunately, I've already been given mixed opinions from friends and family on why I should or shouldn't leave my current job. Some are behind me 100%, while others are not so sure it's a great idea because of the economy. I understand everyone's concerns, but in reality the job I'm currently at is only a temp position and there's a huge possibility that the company may end up shutting its doors due to the economy, so there's also a risk involved there.

Well, who knows, but in all honesty, this is my life, not theirs. Wish me luck and I will let everyone know how it went when I get back!





Joy Smith also known as The Insane Writer, is the author of the Sci-Fi novel, The Generation. You can email her at silent_beautie@yahoo.com She can also be found on Twitter @theinsanewriter and you visit her official website at www.theinsanewriter.com.



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Computers and Career Training

I have a really good friend who knows a lot more about computers and web design than I do. It makes me wonder is she certified as an IT? Does she have a Cisco certification? I know that being certified, as an IT right now is a big plus. Technology has gone to the computers and I don't think it's going to slow down anytime soon.

But, is it necessary to have a certification in IT? Will you be hired without it? Chances are the answer is no. Without some sort of degree or certification, most businesses aren't interested in hiring you. They want to make sure you know your IT knowledge and that you can get the job done right, the first time. This goes for pretty much any job field that you are interested in getting into. Without some sort of certification, you probably won't get as far as you would like to in your chosen career field.

So what about a Cisco certification? How far can you get with that? Cisco offers three levels of IT certifications and six different career paths, so I'd say that is pretty darn far! The coolest part is, Cisco offers a certification in design. So, now I really wonder what my friend would think about Cisco.

Interestingly enough, I have knowledge of design. But, do I have a degree? Nope. I chose not to because I never thought it would be a big booming career field. I figured it would flop eventually. However, it's still going strong.

What do you think? Is an IT certification something you'd consider? If you're already certified, would you recommend it to anyone who loves computers and technology?

A Career In Real Estate

At one time I was seriously thinking about a career in real estate after a friend of mine suggested it. She sold homes and made a reasonable amount of money doing so. It was a wonderful idea at the time, but I turned it down for a more reasonable offer in another career choice. For a while I wondered how I would have done as a real estate broker, but I know now that a career in real estate was not for me.

Every person varies however, and even though a career in real estate may not be right for me, it certainly doesn't mean you might not enjoy it! if you've thought about going into real estate, Fastclass.com may be able to help you. Fastclass.com is a Real Estate School Directory that provides information for schools on Real Estate, Mortgage, appraisal, and even Home Inspection. The other great thing about Fastclass.com is they provide you with links to online classes. How cool is that?

If a career in real estate sounds right for you, give them a try and let me know how it goes!



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