Dear WW: I survived this round of layoffs, but I can still feel the guillotine blade hanging over my head. I’d like to try consulting and get more control over my life. But I’ve always been a corporate gal, so what do I need to know? EYES ON THE PRIZE
Dear PRIZE,
Dotty was so despondent that [...]
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Dear WW: My company can’t seem to get firing on all cylinders. We’ve tried teams, quality circles, you name it. A friend suggested that I hire a consultant. I’m intrigued, but I want to know what to look out for. HIRED GUN?
Dear HIRED,
As our family’s chief cook, I pay attention to recipes and cooking tips. [...]
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Dear WW: You’ve heard the joke about consultants: they ask you for your watch, then tell you the time. What’s your advice to someone who’s just starting out and wants to avoid that rep? HIRED GUN
Dear HIRED,
Long before Taco Bell launched its latest ad blitz, another Chihuahua made news in L.A. Her name was Babette, [...]
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Dear WW: My company made me an independent contractor so they wouldn’t have to pay my benefits. At first I was annoyed, but now it looks as if I can also get some work from one of the company’s competitors. But when I mentioned this to a friend at my old company he said the [...]
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