Comments on: How to decide if you have a good job http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/ Kontrary is a different take on careers, tech, marketing, start-ups, and life for creatives and professionals by Rebecca Thorman. Sat, 19 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: John R. Sedivy http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4721 John R. Sedivy Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:18:18 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4721 You really captured the essence of what it's like to work at a start-up. Days tend to blur together and you're really just racing to the next task - but it's a blast! Thinking on your feet and split second decision making is essential. Nicely written! You really captured the essence of what it’s like to work at a start-up. Days tend to blur together and you’re really just racing to the next task – but it’s a blast! Thinking on your feet and split second decision making is essential. Nicely written!

]]> By: One Guy, One Girl, Two Start-Ups and a Relationship | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4720 One Guy, One Girl, Two Start-Ups and a Relationship | Modite Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:19:06 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4720 [...] and Ryan and I started hitting our stride (both of which were not without challenges, however… many, many [...] [...] and Ryan and I started hitting our stride (both of which were not without challenges, however… many, many [...]

]]> By: No “A for Effort:” How Colleges Fail Generation Y | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4719 No “A for Effort:” How Colleges Fail Generation Y | Modite Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:09:06 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4719 [...] of the current educational system should excite you. They should excite you as a changemaker, entrepreneur, parent or future parent, capitalist or socialist, as an optimist, and as a person who wants to [...] [...] of the current educational system should excite you. They should excite you as a changemaker, entrepreneur, parent or future parent, capitalist or socialist, as an optimist, and as a person who wants to [...]

]]> By: Good spreads – without marketing | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4718 Good spreads – without marketing | Modite Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:44:58 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4718 [...] in a nutshell, is why my job at Alice is so enjoyable. We better connect manufacturers and consumers in the giant consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. [...] [...] in a nutshell, is why my job at Alice is so enjoyable. We better connect manufacturers and consumers in the giant consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. [...]

]]> By: Career women should try harder – especially in the Midwest | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4717 Career women should try harder – especially in the Midwest | Modite Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:09:04 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4717 [...] while I love my job and am lucky to have been given opportunities I wasn’t afforded in previous positions, the [...] [...] while I love my job and am lucky to have been given opportunities I wasn’t afforded in previous positions, the [...]

]]> By: What’s wrong with the workplace - and what’s next | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4716 What’s wrong with the workplace - and what’s next | Modite Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:55:42 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4716 [...] served the poorest of the poor, but kept laughter flowing through the office is another one. My current position is still [...] [...] served the poorest of the poor, but kept laughter flowing through the office is another one. My current position is still [...]

]]> By: The Young And The Restless: Thought Leaders Of Our Generation | Brand-Yourself.com Blog http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4715 The Young And The Restless: Thought Leaders Of Our Generation | Brand-Yourself.com Blog Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:12:07 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4715 [...] Rebecca is intelligent, thoughtful and an excellent writer. She constantly pumps out interesting content regarding Gen Y, the workplace, personal branding and career advancement. She works at alice.com, a promising start up, doing marketing, PR and social media. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing her and she revealed valuable insights regarding the job search and working for small businesses. My personal favorite on her blog: How to Decide if You Have a Good Job. [...] [...] Rebecca is intelligent, thoughtful and an excellent writer. She constantly pumps out interesting content regarding Gen Y, the workplace, personal branding and career advancement. She works at alice.com, a promising start up, doing marketing, PR and social media. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing her and she revealed valuable insights regarding the job search and working for small businesses. My personal favorite on her blog: How to Decide if You Have a Good Job. [...]

]]> By: How to innovate your career | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4714 How to innovate your career | Modite Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:16:43 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4714 [...] swanky salaries or titles (although those don’t hurt, certainly), but instead searches for work experiences that can contribute to their [...] [...] swanky salaries or titles (although those don’t hurt, certainly), but instead searches for work experiences that can contribute to their [...]

]]> By: Crushing Krisis › Monday Morning Remainders http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4713 Crushing Krisis › Monday Morning Remainders Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:48:18 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4713 [...] “How to decide if you have a good job” is a fantastic post about start-ups, stress, and loving your life. It also give a bit of background inside into Alice.com, a novel start-up that regularly delivers all of your household necessities to your home at a discount over big box stores. [...] [...] “How to decide if you have a good job” is a fantastic post about start-ups, stress, and loving your life. It also give a bit of background inside into Alice.com, a novel start-up that regularly delivers all of your household necessities to your home at a discount over big box stores. [...]

]]> By: Scot Herrick http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4712 Scot Herrick Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:59:29 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/07/07/how-to-decide-if-you-have-a-good-job/#comment-4712 Rebecca, First, a great post that captures the beautiful, chaotic, hope-filled launch. Really well done. As for balance, there is no life-work balance. There is only life. If we are comfortable with the choices we make right now with our life, our life is in balance. Is this right for me right now? For you, the answer is "yes." That's what balance -- and life -- is all about. Rebecca,

First, a great post that captures the beautiful, chaotic, hope-filled launch. Really well done.

As for balance, there is no life-work balance. There is only life. If we are comfortable with the choices we make right now with our life, our life is in balance.

Is this right for me right now? For you, the answer is “yes.” That’s what balance — and life — is all about.

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