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Hub You - Square Peg in a Round Hole - Being a Creative Artist in the Corporate World
Life in a cubicle can be boring at times. To liven the day up a little, here are a few ways to unwind and have a little fun with those everyday office supplies in your desk drawer. Yes, it's a little insane, but a little creativity never hurt anyone, and it's fun to boot.Wrapping PaperIs there a spur-of-the-moment party and you need to wrap a gift? Then, those big presentation paper pads in the conference room, a pack of colorful highlighter markers and a Sharpie marker are the perfect combination of supplies for making wrapping paper. A good, easy design is flower vines. Just draw one long line all over the page, put a few leaves here and there along it, and add a bunch of simple flowers. Go find so
A new and very high-strung supervisor I once had took total offense to everything I did and tried to call me on every little thing. She made the mistake of assuming that because my ways of thinking were different than most, that I must be a simpleton, and not very smart. Wrong. Having some of the highest sales stats in the company, that were earned honorably, my coming back from the restroom a li
If brown is the new black, then bistro table and chairs are the new furniture. Well, they would be, except that they have been around for almost two centuries now. Ask most people what a bistro table and chair set actually is and, chances are, they will shrug their shoulders and say they don't know. But, really, we've all seen them, especially those of us who live in cities or countries that exhibit continental sophistication. Yes, you have that right. The bistro table and chairs set is that easy-looking trio of small, inauspicious dining furniture that crowds the sidewalks, providing perching, posing, or lounging space to any city's latt? or mocha-drinking population.Bistro in a Hurry Bistro tables
Sitting behind a desk for forty hours is a hard thing to do
Before becoming a home agent for my company, I spent a year in-house, sitting in a cubicle and obeying strict rules. It was, as usual, a bit torturous to have to take breaks at assigned times, and be under the constant scrutiny of bosses. Having worked as a freelance artist most of my adult life, it was important for me to put aside my usual carefree lifestyle and adapt to being corporate. My superiors had some adjusting to get used to me, as well. Eventually, getting up at the crack of dawn and going into work, then staying all day in one place became routine. It took much practise and adaptation, but in the end, it wasn't all that bad.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do...the best you can, anyways
Being an independent soul, my creativeness could really get on my supervisor's nerves from time to time. I was adapting to corporate life, but was still an obviously free spirit, who didn't fall for the normal corporate means of controls. Many companies have policies that if bent, they promise that the offending employee will be punished harshly. Or, at least that is what they say. My motto has always been, "Rules are always meant to be bent." Staying within legal boundaries, I worked incredibly hard, but tended to do my own thing at times.
A new and very high-strung supervisor I once had took total offense to everything I did and tried to call me on every little thing. She made the mistake of assuming that because my ways of thinking were different than most, that I must be a simpleton, and not very smart. Wrong. Having some of the highest sales stats in the company, that were earned honorably, my coming back from the restroom a lit
A clever title is great if it is clear, but a clear title is always preferable. The best? A clear and clever title. A shorter title is better than a longer one. Your reader will spend only four-eight seconds on the cover. While some long titles have succeeded, usually the shorter, the better.A title is part of your book's front cover. Busy buyers including bookstore buyers, wholesalers, distributors and your audiences buy mainly because of the cover. Dan Poynter, author of Writing Nonfiction, says, "The package outside sells the product inside." Make your cover sizzle.Start with a working title before you write your chapters. Include your topic, your subject and use the book's benefits in your sub ti
Sitting behind a desk for forty hours is a hard thing to do
Before becoming a home agent for my company, I spent a year in-house, sitting in a cubicle and obeying strict rules. It was, as usual, a bit torturous to have to take breaks at assigned times, and be under the constant scrutiny of bosses. Having worked as a freelance artist most of my adult life, it was important for me to put aside my usual carefree lifestyle and adapt to being corporate. My superiors had some adjusting to get used to me, as well. Eventually, getting up at the crack of dawn and going into work, then staying all day in one place became routine. It took much practise and adaptation, but in the end, it wasn't all that bad.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do...the best you can, anyways
Being an independent soul, my creativeness could really get on my supervisor's nerves from time to time. I was adapting to corporate life, but was still an obviously free spirit, who didn't fall for the normal corporate means of controls. Many companies have policies that if bent, they promise that the offending employee will be punished harshly. Or, at least that is what they say. My motto has always been, "Rules are always meant to be bent." Staying within legal boundaries, I worked incredibly hard, but tended to do my own thing at times.
A new and very high-strung supervisor I once had took total offense to everything I did and tried to call me on every little thing. She made the mistake of assuming that because my ways of thinking were different than most, that I must be a simpleton, and not very smart. Wrong. Having some of the highest sales stats in the company, that were earned honorably, my coming back from the restroom a li
The notion of fashion in world exists from the Roman era. The difference is that the priority of the type of jewelry has been changing. Some years ago gold was popular while right now variety is the name of the game. Every person is capable of creating his or her own fashion statement. Nothing but attitude matters in the world of fashion. If you can carry yourself with ease whatever you are wearing, that way you are a fashionable person. It doesn’t matter if you are wearing a sparkling diamond or as simple as beaded jewelry, attitude is all that matters.Change is the essence of the fashion world. Unlike the traditional ones like diamonds and pearls, beads are gaining popularity. It gives a different l
When in Rome, do as the Romans do...the best you can, anyways
Being an independent soul, my creativeness could really get on my supervisor's nerves from time to time. I was adapting to corporate life, but was still an obviously free spirit, who didn't fall for the normal corporate means of controls. Many companies have policies that if bent, they promise that the offending employee will be punished harshly. Or, at least that is what they say. My motto has always been, "Rules are always meant to be bent." Staying within legal boundaries, I worked incredibly hard, but tended to do my own thing at times.
A new and very high-strung supervisor I once had took total offense to everything I did and tried to call me on every little thing. She made the mistake of assuming that because my ways of thinking were different than most, that I must be a simpleton, and not very smart. Wrong. Having some of the highest sales stats in the company, that were earned honorably, my coming back from the restroom a li
Deciding which small business to invest in is only part of the equation. The first and most important step is finding a business that's right for your personality, which has a direct effect on your entrepreneur style and how successful you will be with your business.Determining your entrepreneur style requires that you take an honest look at your business skills and motives for starting your business. For example, if you don't like social settings and aren't comfortable speaking with people, it's not a good idea to invest in a company that requires constant face to face interaction with the buyer. Some companies to consider starting if you fall in this category may be housekeeping, commercial window wash
A new and very high-strung supervisor I once had took total offense to everything I did and tried to call me on every little thing. She made the mistake of assuming that because my ways of thinking were different than most, that I must be a simpleton, and not very smart. Wrong. Having some of the highest sales stats in the company, that were earned honorably, my coming back from the restroom a li
Often students in schools are involved in projects that require the class or students to raise additional money to cover the cost of that project. Some of these projects could be the raising of money to purchase band uniforms, go on a class trip, take a trip oversees, etc.To help raise additional revenue there have been many creative fundraising efforts conducted. Some of these fundraising efforts include car washes, bowl-a-thons, walk-a-thons, selling of candy, etc.One additional fundraising effort that has proven to be successful is the selling of greeting cards. This effort is known as the selling of a fundraising cards.If wishing to know more about this fundraising effort or if thinking ab
A new and very high-strung supervisor I once had took total offense to everything I did and tried to call me on every little thing. She made the mistake of assuming that because my ways of thinking were different than most, that I must be a simpleton, and not very smart. Wrong. Having some of the highest sales stats in the company, that were earned honorably, my coming back from the restroom a little late or getting coffee on non-scheduled times were hardly crimes. It was a battle of the wits. She kept trying to get me in trouble, and nothing ever happened. All her threats, insults and rudness fell on deaf ears. I ignored it all and so did everyone else. Her bosses understood that I needed to get up and walk, and get away to regroup when stressed, so they ignored her endless rants. She lasted about six months then left suddenly, finally worn out from the tug-of-war. My next supervisor and I got along fine. He knew it wasn't worth the endless effort to get on my back for every little thing. And, he was aware that I wasn't about to just do whatever I was told all the time, but stayed within the legalities and boundaries of my position. My sales went through the roof, and everyone was happy. In fact, my sales were high on a consistent basis, so later, they promoted me. All that hard work paid off.
Getting ahead
Work is something you choose to go to everyday. They pay you, but they don't own you. If you aren't happy, you can leave and never come back. Many people who work corporate jobs are accustomed to thinking as a group and lose sight of this fact. To cope, we make friends, do our work and try to make as few waves as possible. In the end, it's all about how good you are at you do. If you are honest, hard-working, and do a good job, you can get ahead. Despite my introverted and creative ways, I kept my individuality but proved to those that matter that I take my work seriously and do it well. When I was promoted, it was actually hard to say goodbye to fellow co-workers and go work at my home office. After adapting to corporate life, it was a surprise to me that even I would miss the structured world of cubicle living.
Two years after my promotion, I'm still working at home.
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