5 Money and Time Saving Tips from an Experienced Divorce Attorney
October 15, 2011
By now you are probably aware that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, but did you know that research now suggests that nearly 80% of divorces are one-sided and not something that both parties want?
No matter who files for the divorce, the fact remains that it can have an enormous economic strain on the parties involved. Read on for tips on how you can avoid being swept into a lengthy and costly court battle that will bring unnecessary anxiety and animosity to an already adversarial situation.
Your Child with Special Needs is Entitled to a Free and Appropriate Education
September 9, 2011
But where do you start?
In the famous story, Rashoman, four blind men feel an elephant. “Why, an elephant is like a tree,” says the one man feeling the animal’s leg. “No, my friend, it’s like a snake,” claims the one feeling the beast’s trunk. “You are both wrong,” says the third who is holding its tail. ”It is like a whip!” “How can you be so ignorant?” says the one feeling the animal’s side, “It is like a rough wall.”
Parents of children with autism and other special needs may feel much like the blind men in the story when confronted with the prospect of educating their child with special needs. In addition to coming to terms with the fact that their child is different, Read More >
Escaping the Clutches of Weasels and Whiners
August 11, 2011
The last blog introduced the Weasel and the Whiner – this week, we will discuss how you can stay focused on your career goals and avoid distractions presented by these workplace pests.
First, you must be able to discern who is a toxic individual. Once identified, you have to figure out a strategic way to remove yourself from the Toxic Team. Start by reminding these individuals of your tremendous work load, which prevents you from extended water cooler chats. This is a diplomatic way of removing yourself (without revealing your feelings) from their constant pity parties. This maneuver also allows you the cover of maintaining the relationships, while actually separating yourself from them. Read More >
Weasels and Whiners: Toxic Teams In Today’s Workplace
July 25, 2011
A well respected business writer described two workplace personality types that are of interest to the female executive as they are extremely adept at derailing her career. He dubs them Weasels and Whiners.
Weasels are individuals who purposely sabotage the organization, taking every opportunity to undermine management’s authority. This individual stops at nothing to bring an organization to its knees, including introducing a virus into the computer system or refusing to give important messages to her superior.
The Whiner, on the other hand, is not nearly as purposeful, but equally destructive. Read More >