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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I meekly took what was offered – for many years until I finally learned to get uncomfortable and haggle for the positions, the raises, the promotions and the projects I wanted. Know your strengths, cast about for information on when and how to negotiate, and PRACTICE it. Yes I worked on the conversions, but on a sideline project.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the internet, you can get practical how to information, illustration and even movies on almost any maintenance or repair topic you might need. Conversations with your spouse and other family members and agreements that each of you will de-clutter on a set schedule can be helpful. De-cluttering.