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Career Advice

This year's 'life's work'
Dear J.T. & Dale: I've been employed as a technical writer since 1980. Previously, I enjoyed my job, but that is no longer true. I'm burned out. I need to work 10-15 more years. I have taken career assessments, read career-change books and researched job trends. But I feel stuck. Every career that sounds interesting would require that I go back to school, and might end up being no less stressful or more secure than my current job. — LeeAnn

Newspapers help scope out hidden job market
Arguably some of the more spectacular job opportunities in today's economy appear in your daily newspaper — but not exclusively in the classified ad section. Newspapers represent a valuable source of information when scavenging for hidden opportunities in the employment market, and savvy job hunters who can spot a hot lead may position themselves for a vacancy before it's advertised.

Negotiating a raise in an economic downturn
The economy is showing no signs of a rebound. Corporate costs are rising. Layoff announcements have increased significantly and the heaviest job-cutting period of the year is just beginning. It is probably not the best time to ask for a salary increase, right?


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AK stock drops as stronger dollar 'decimated' manufacturers
Some on Wall Street renamed Friday, Oct. 10, to "Black Friday" as stock prices continued their downward plunge for the eighth straight day of trading.

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