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Monthly Archives: February 2012
The four-year career
How fitting is it to blog about the emerging trend of a four-year career on leap day? Back in the day–about ten years ago–it was called job hopping and not seen as a smart career move. The four-year career is now … Continue reading
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Tagged career management, career trends, four year career, job search tips
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The Evolving Mother-Daughter Relationship
Hello all! I recently came across this article in the Huffington Post that left me reflecting on my own relationship with my mother. The article talks about a freshman girl in college whose attitude towards her mother made a complete … Continue reading
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Tagged Communication, Daughter, Mother, Relationships, Transition
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Three tools to stand out as a job seeker
The fact that unemployment numbers are decreasing does not mean that candidates are receiving job offers faster. There is still a need to stand out. Here are three ways to stand out as a job seeker that can be easily … Continue reading
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS- LATINOS IN COLLEGE My daughter’s 21st Birthday… meant a weekend trip to Las Vegas! I flew for 5 hours from NY while she drove for 5 hours from Arizona–An easy drive compared to the cross country … Continue reading
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Tagged A daughter turns 21, college girls, Empty nest, growing up, mature, Mom
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A DAUGHTER LEAVES FOR COLLEGE- WHEN SHOPPING FOR POPTARTS TURNS TRAUMATIC!
WHEN SHOPPING FOR POPTARTS ARE TRAUMATIC!- A DAUGHTER LEAVES FOR COLLEGE A Daughter Leaves for College By Elaine Del Valle- The Country Club Chica It has been less than a month since the last time I held my daughter’s little … Continue reading
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THE PRIDE, THE HAPPINESS, THE NEED TO VOMIT
THE PRIDE, THE HAPPINESS, THE NEED TO VOMIT As my daughter prepares to go away to Arizona, my emotions are soaring as if she were in my belly all over again…The pride, the happiness… the need to vomit. In just … Continue reading
A Mami’s Interpretation
A Mami’s Interpretation At 12—“Mami, how does this dress look?” Often translates to “Mom, you’re a good dresser and I know you wouldn’t let me leave the house looking stupid. Let’s face it, I need new clothes.” At 16—“Mami, what … Continue reading
RAISING KIDS MEANS RAISING EXPECTATIONS
RAISING KIDS MEANS RAISING EXPECTATIONS I sit at my country club, an exclusive Long Island golf club whose membership includes about 300 families…Of which I am the only Latina. When one hears that another’s kid is near graduation from high … Continue reading
The ABC’s of apologizing
Have you ever put your foot in your mouth–metaphorically speaking–and then try to fix it only to end up with both feet in? That’s what happens when one tries to apologize by attempting to justify our actions or deflecting responsibility … Continue reading
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Avoiding Burnout
Hey there! I hope this blog finds all of you well. I know it finds me…sleepy. It is nearing the end of week 2 of my school/internship/work schedule. Currently, my eyes are pink from lack of sleep and I have … Continue reading