Brian Young I just read an article in the New York Times that I had to discuss here today, titled “The $15 Minimum Wage is Here. Why We Need $33 an Hour.” To say this is an eyebrow raiser is an understatement. Being a free-market sort of guy, who
Serenity Now!
Brian YoungRockIt Career Consultation Services There was a funny episode of Seinfeld in which every time George Costanza’s father would get worked up, he’d throw his head back, lift his hands in the air, and shout, “Serenity now!” Afterwards, he’d
Green from Envy is Not a Good Color for You
Brian YoungRockIt Career Consultation Services Envy is the first of the seven deadly sins described by Dante in Inferno. It’s characterized by an insatiable desire and a discontent towards someone else’s traits, abilities, status, or rewards. At
New Year, New Me?
Brian YoungRockIt Career Consultation Services As is tradition, everyone rings in the new year with resolutions on how they are going to change over the next 365 days. Somewhere between day number 14 and 60, most of us give up on the resolution and
Stand Out with Your Style . . . In a Good Way
Brian Young RockIt Career Consultation Services Few things are as instantly noticeable about a person as what he or she is wearing. Depending on the company dress code there can be quite a bit of flexibility on what is appropriate nowadays. This
Working Hard While Others Loaf
Brian Young RockIt Career Consultation Service Have you ever been in the situation where one of your co-workers seems to get away with not doing their job? They’re never at their desk. You can’t get a hold of them on the phone. They are slow to