“I had been a veteran of pretty challenging job searches, so I knew firsthand how frustrating, confusing, and demoralizing the job search process can be. Even after you get a job, many people join companies and discover in the first couple weeks that they aren't a good match with the personality and values of the company.” PeopleFirstsJobsValuesProcessChallengesCompanyWeekPersonalityCoupleVeteranConfusingFrustratingDemoralizing Author:Kathryn Minshew
“Most weeks, I work 100-plus hours on TheMuse.com. There are definitions of 'work-life balance' that would say I have none.” HoursWeekBalanceDefinitionsPlusWork Life BalanceLife BalanceWork And Life Balance Author:Kathryn Minshew
“For almost the first year of The Muse's life, I would do 5 to 8 networking events a week. And I don't necessarily think that's the right path for everyone, but I realized that as an entrepreneur, one of my strengths was finding the right people who could help us. I didn't come into startups with any network.” PeopleThinkingYearsFirstsHelpingPathWeekEventsFindingsEntrepreneurI RealizedMuseNetworkingRight Path Author:Kathryn Minshew
“For those working menial jobs or putting in 100-hour weeks for corporations, the lure of starting your own business can seem like a great way to get more flexibility, upside, and ownership.” WaySeemsJobsHoursWeekStartingCorporationsOwnershipFlexibilityOwn BusinessLureWorking Man Author:Kathryn Minshew
“If you're able to arrange a trial period with a new hire, do it. It will give both of you a chance to make sure the position is a good fit - and can help you avoid being in the awkward situation of wanting to fire someone three or four weeks in.” IfsGivingHelpingAbleThreeChanceSituationFireFourWeekPositionPeriodsFitTrialsAwkwardAwkward Situations Author:Kathryn Minshew
