I Thought 2008 Would Be the Best Year Ever...

Ok, so 2008 was not the Best Year Ever. This year we have seen economic conditions, some say second only to the Dreat Depression. This year we've seen companies downsize in massive numbers. Job reports have been horrible, people have been losing homes and my city, though it is not a top 10 crime city is horribly, occupationally depressed. The chances of finding a job in North East Ohio is daunting.



My company is whethering the storm, maybe better than most, but we are feeling it too. Part of our weekly team meeting has been to come up with new ways to save the company more money. Although we are world renowned for Guaranteed Employement, I believe this coming year will test it like no other.

How to Excel, Without Knowing Excel

As you know for a truly administrative job like this one you must at least have a clue about Excel. It seemed everyone wanted someone who knew Excel backward and forward. In other words a pro. Well in my previous life I did not have a reason to know Excel. I only needed Word and Publisher. Those two skills came along with me in my Toolbox.

I am now learning Excel and understanding how useful it can be. As a matter of fact I use it on a daily basis far more than I use Word or Publisher. I took a class on Excel offered by the company and learned new uses for the program.

Check out whether your company offers classes on Excel and make sure you take advantage.

Word of the Week: Toolbox - Useful and relevant knowledge each worker takes with him or her from each job or career.