Comments on: 7 Career Myths Exposed

By: Get Paid What You're Worth | The Wisdom Journal

Get Paid What You're Worth | The Wisdom Journal — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:58:45 +0000

[...] 2. Bonus. Is the bonus based on individual performance or the company’s profitability? How (exactly) is it decided? What are all the factors that go into a bonus computation? When are bonuses awarded? Are you required to take it in cash (which boosts your taxable income) or can you take additional stock? Can the bonus be deferred? Can it be advanced? If you cannot get straight answers, I would suggest that you keep looking. Remember that recognition IS NOT better than rewards. [...]

By: How to prepare for an interview | The Wisdom Journal

How to prepare for an interview | The Wisdom Journal — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:21:47 +0000

[...] best answer is to describe the job you are interviewing for. Make certain your answer is believable by tying it to specific reasons, stated with sincerity, why [...]

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:40:44 +0000

Thanks Funny about Money,
LOL! You are right about that! When we can get something for nothing…wait, am I saying that recognition and fancy titles are nothing? I guess I am!

Sho me da money!

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:34:06 +0000

Thanks Steve,
You sure hit the nail on the head with this comment. Too many people think just showing up is enough.

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:30:19 +0000

Thanks Josh,
I appreciate it!

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:30:02 +0000

Thanks Jeff,
I wonder how much of a risk I should take sometimes. Things at work are driving me crazy…

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:29:04 +0000

Thanks David,
Glad to include you in this! Love your story…

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:55:45 +0000

Thank you!

Myth #2 especially resonates.

I once was made to go to a workshop on managing creative talent. The presenter’s main point was that creative workers (such as writers, artists, graphic designers, editors, photographers) desire recognition & appreciation more than they desire money.

Uh huh.

Last I saw, I couldn’t eat recognition and no grocer would take a blueprint of my corner office as pay for a head of lettuce.

While yes, it is good to feel appreciated, let’s see the appreciation on the paycheck!

By: Brip Blap

Brip Blap — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:18:57 +0000

Ron, great article – I think #6 is critical. It’s easy to “succeed” (small s) playing by the rules. It’s hard to Succeed (big S), though, without taking risks. Just showing up isn’t enough.

Thanks for including the link to my post!

By: Josh C

Josh C — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:37:45 +0000

This is one of your better posts, Ron. Good stuff on here.

Dugg