http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog Speaking about work...with Eve Tahmincioglu Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:23:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know I'm heading into some sticky terrain with this, but lately I've been wondering if indeed women wouldn't be better off if they had something equivalent to a "Red Tent" during those premenstrual days. Many professional women I talk to say it's definitely harder for them to be productive ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/23/a-day-off-for-pms/ When I was pregnant with my daughter many years ago, I was working for the worse boss I had ever had. He was vindictive, passive aggressive, and afraid of his own shadow -- all the key characteristics you don't want in a boss. I loved what I was doing, but this ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/22/if-you-assume-women-opt-out-to-be-moms-you-make-an-ass-of-u-and-me/ There I was taking a hot yoga class when our instructor starts talking about the benefits of yoga. It was 6 a.m., and the instructor probably wasn't totally awake. He said, "the practice of yoga helps your e-ternal organs." He quickly corrected himself, saying he meant, "internal organs," but I ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/21/find-a-tech-sacagawea-its-a-critical-career-move/ So there I was sitting with two happy couples for a taping of the the Donny Deutsch show, "The Big Idea", on CNBC that airs tonight. I mention that these couples are happy because it's surprising that they are. Why? They're not only married, they are also business partners. I know ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/17/donny-deutsch-asks-me-why-couples-fail-when-they-mix-love-and-business/ "I'm fighting for my life here," said William Parker a 74 year old, former General Motors employee. Yesterday, GM pulled the rug out from under him when the auto giant announced it would eliminate health benefits for retired, salaried workers over 65. I'm not kidding folks. Just like that, he lost his ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/16/health-benefits-now-you-see-them-now-you-dont/ There is a comfort that comes from a two-income household. While it isn't easy when one spouse gets canned, at least the other is still bringing in a paycheck. But what happens when both wife and husband hit career hell? And there are young children in the mix? You have to rethink ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/15/when-both-wife-and-husband-hit-career-skids/ If you're looking for a town where there's major job opportunities you should check out Fishers, Indiana, or Round Rock, Texas. Money Magazine just released its list of top small cities to live in and these two have the highest job-growth rates among the top ten. Fishers and Round Rock are indeed ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/14/where-the-heck-is-fishers-indiana/ Three-year-old sunflower seeds. Sweetarts. An overflowing, yet useless bulletin board. Piles of papers and folders from past projects. If you guys missed it, here's a link to my column on MSNBC.com this week where I share my own story of disorganization and how an expert saved me from drowning in the ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/11/clutter-is-not-your-friend/ Sometimes I'm amazed and full of pride at how far this country has come when it comes to equality among workers. But sometimes I'm anything but proud. There was a lot of hoopla over Michelle Obama's comments recently about American pride. “People in this country are ready for change and hungry for ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/10/pride-in-america-is-a-double-edged-sword/ Everyone is celebrating now that Congress passed a 13-week extension of unemployment benefits, on top of the 26 weeks already provided. But many of you shouldn't be breaking out the champagne. If you get laid off tomorrow will you get an unemployment check? Maybe not. Have you checked your state lately to find out ... http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/2008/07/09/no-unemployment-for-you/