I‘m a strong believer in taking charge of one’s own career, instead of being told what to do and led around by organizational norms and one’s superiors.

The reason is that I think most superiors out there are not genuinely concerned about their subordinates’ career prospects. The reason is simple – it involves personal benefits.

Take for example, a boss who advices his subordinate to stave off an application for promotion citing the need to have a 'strong case'....

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How are you, blog reader/forum user?
I am well.
I have to go to the store. Well, after I eat breakfast.
Toast and jelly, perhaps? Sounds good.

My youngest girl graduated high school. We packed her things and she said her tearful goodbyes to her dorm mates. We had her boarded at school after her sister had the car accident.

She graduated with honors and a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) license. She was on the medical career path at her school and will be attending university to get her degree in nursing.

I have 6 children from 3 wives and a girlfriend. 4 already graduated from college with degrees, my little...