Paym Bergson's Blog
Posted by Paym Bergson
What do you do when you reach burnout? A reader asks for advice in What To Do When You Reach Burnout, but I wondered what other readers have to say on this. How do you know when you've reached burnout? For me, it's that dreaded feeling of getting to the workplace - everyday, not just on those few days when you are expecting problems. Or hating the time I am at work - feeling totally unproductive or sabotaged by others. Negative energy is very powerful in bringing you down - you need to surround yourself as much as possible with positive energy outside of work to combat this problem.
We all have our ways to overcome those overstressed times at work, even if it's as simple as a personal bribe (you can eat that chocolate, have that bubble bath, play computer games) for getting through the day. So what's your favourite way, or what works for you? Me? I play computer games - even just the simple Spider Solitaire will help clear my stressed mind.
Send your comments or post on the article!
__________________________________________________________________
Copyright August 23, 2008. Paym Bergson and Suite 101. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use of this material will constitute an infringement of copyright.
Posted by Paym Bergson
We all enjoy the (hopefully) slower pace of summer; long summer nights give us time to reflect on our lives and dreams. Fall is often a time of change - not just as a season, but in employment. Be prepared for any change you might be considering. Get your Resume and other business related documents in order and up to date - check out Tips To Update Your Resume for a starting point. And don't forget to check out the many other informative articles on getting ready to try for a new career or job!
__________________________________________________________________
Copyright August 8, 2008. Paym Bergson and Suite 101. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use of this material will constitute an infringement of copyright.
Posted by Paym Bergson
Last week we talked about the opportunities happening in the Healthcare industry, with the promise of more to come. This week we take a look at some other opportunities, some a bit more unusual than the regular medical jobs you normally choose when you think about healthcare.
This by no means is an exhaustive list. Don't forget about Homecare workers, PSW's (personal support workers), nursing aides, other forms of registered massage, hypnotherapy, and of course, all the therapies designed to help you live a healthy and emotionally uplifting life.
As always, drop me a line about your concerns on your career!
__________________________________________________________________
Copyright July 31, 2008. Paym Bergson and Suite 101. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use of this material will constitute an infringement of copyright.
Posted by Paym Bergson
This week's article hasn't even scratched the surface of the many possibilities within the Health industry, and I will probably continue with this theme in the next few weeks. As our population ages, the need for Health Centres and qualified staff grows significantly. We all know about the doctor and nurse shortages. However, not everyone wants to BE a nurse or doctor, but still wants to work in this caring environment.
So, future articles will touch on pharmacy opportunities, more hospital jobs, and other Health professionals such as Chiropody (stay tuned to find out what that is!)
__________________________________________________________________
Copyright July 22, 2008. Paym Bergson and Suite 101. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use of this material will constitute an infringement of copyright.
Posted by Paym Bergson
Even though I normally promote Temp Agencies as a viable work stream, it is disconcerting to read about unscrupulous agencies as in this week's article. What disturbs me most though, is that potential employees actually feel compelled to sign these one-sided contracts. What is so wrong with going to another agency? If the practice is not as prevalent as the industry would like us to believe, then potential employees would have alternatives - and the "bad" agencies would disappear or have to clean up their act due to lack of employees.
So what's wrong with this picture?
First, potential employees have to realize they do have rights, and not all Temp Agencies are alike. DO NOT sign any contract - you can always think about it, and check elsewhere. If most of the agencies in your area seem to be this dishonest, try one in another area. Or see if you can change your lifestyle and accept night work at a company. Many companies need full time workers in all areas for a night shift - this is not just stocking shelves, but with 24 hour promised service, many companies are implementing the midnight shift for office work.
Second - employers need to see employees as real people, not pegs to fit holes. If everything must be legislated to get this idea across, so be it. While it is never good for the economy to have one side more powerful than the other, at least unions forced big business to look at working conditions for employees and not just profits.
__________________________________________________________________
Copyright July 9, 2008. Paym Bergson and Suite 101. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use of this material will constitute an infringement of copyright.
