People around the world make decisions one after another. Whether it be a business decision or a personal one, it determines one’s path in life. As I cross each bridge in my life, a lot goes on before I make the first step. One thing is clear. Once I take that chance, it’s definitely going to be an adventure.
December 18, 2008
Fix it Up Kate’s Adventure Tips
Alas, another casual game that kept me awake and made me stay home. Fix it Up: Kate’s adventure is a great game that challenged me until the very end. For someone who doesn’t know a lot about cars and how an auto shop is run, I can say I’m proud of myself, after trying a few levels and learned the basics. It was rough though.
I was looking for a walkthrough, but seems like there isn’t any out there. Maybe there is in game forums, but was looking for quick tips, not spoilers. So here are some tips for those who love this game and might need a little help.
Building a helicopter (final bonus round)
You start with $100,000 and two cars, a sedan and a mini. Upgrade the sedan with your existing spare parts and wax your mini immediately. While upgrading you can keep on renting the mini until the sedan is ready to go. Don’t buy spare parts yet. Just keep an eye on the cars that come and go. If you spot a sports car or a convertible that’s reasonable to buy with your existing money, do it! You can then start selling your mini and upgraded sedan.
As you go through the game, you need to keep on buying sports cars (the more the better) and convertibles. If you are lucky to get a car that is owned by a celebrity, fantastic! This will increase your rent in the long run. Fill up your lot and wait until you get as much money to start buying spare parts. Hire employees gradually. Around the time you are warned that you don’t have time left, you can start selling your cars to get that cash needed for the last stage. Eventually you’ll build that helicopter and finish the game just about a minute before your time runs out.
November 26, 2008
Free Webinar: Invest your Way to Financial Freedom
With so many financial freedom programs and campaigns out there, I am not surprised why people are skeptical when they hear the phrase “financial freedom” and think it’s a scam. A lot of people claim they are experts on money management or creating wealth, but truth be told, a lot of them are just bound to get a buck from you, one way or another.
The good news is that there are a few experts that are out there to help. One is Hoover de Baron, a bonafide expert on money management and investments. He is a registered financial consultant that has years of experience handling money for his clients.
He is offering a free online seminar (webinar) to those who are interested in learning various investment strategies and will simplify the complex world of finance. He will show how a minimum wage earner can be a multi-millionaire when he retires. Think about it. How many people do you know who are minimum wage earners all their lives and end up having millions when they reach 50 or even 60 years old?
I personally attended this webinar and it’s worth it. They even give a free one-on-one consultation to the attendees after the webinar. At the end of the webinar, he will give out a sample financial plan which attendees can browse and eventually will be the template during the consultation.
This is scheduled on November 29, 2008 at 2PM, Philippine Time. To attend this webinar, you can register here. It doesn’t cost you anything and I highly recommend it.
One last note, since this seminar is conducted online, you need a computer, a high speed Internet connection and a headset with a microphone. The microphone is used so you can personally ask your questions to the speaker real time.
Let me know how it goes. Feedback is encouraged!
October 22, 2008
Feelings that Push You to Professional Mediocrity
As a professional, whether you work in a confined cubicle in a corporation or enjoying the experience of self employment, we go through different experiences that always arouse a variety of feelings. Though we’d hope that it would be mostly positive, the reality is it’s not. Negative feelings like envy, frustration, jealousy, stress, discomfort and anxiety, to name a few, show itself daily.
Some would consider it as normal and part of work life. There are others that abhor it, which would explain why they quit their job easily. In as much as we’d like to ignore and eventually accept them, it doesn’t help in your ongoing professional development if you let it win.
Picture this.
A new boss was just hired and you feel anxious and nervous about the change in management. You decide to wait it out and even refused to cooperate; hoping things go back to how it was before. After a few months, you notice the new boss praising one of your colleagues, which you think is not as competent as you are. You feel betrayed and frustrated. Probably envious of the fact you weren’t noticed. Your feelings eat you up and now you are miserable than ever, having to find out that your colleague was promoted.
October 19, 2008
Webinar Benefit: Professional Development
Being in the webinar (online seminar) business, a big percentage of those not familiar with the concept, can’t seem to grasp the benefit of attending one. Most are used to attending face-to-face seminars and think it should stay that way.
Some though see the benefit of getting more information from an expert in an online format. Not only do you get to save travel and accommodation costs, it is more comfortable attending one at the comfort of your home. But, is it just that? Okay, let’s add saving the planet to the list of benefits since you will not be traveling, you will not contribute to the existing carbon gases each vehicle expels in the environment.
One important benefit that a lot fail to see is professional development. We all know the reason we attend a seminar is to gain knowledge, hoping it would help in your existing endeavor. We expect the speakers to share their expertise in their field and it can be presented in several formats.
October 18, 2008
Call Center Career Consultant
There have been a lot of my readers, both in Call Center Blurbs and Call Center Script that have been emailing me and asking me advice on several topics. It ranges from recruitment, interview tips, training and home based jobs. About 60% seek help with regards recruitment or entering the industry.
With this in mind, I will be offering my services and will share my knowledge to people out there who is willing to listen. My husband calls it the official guidance counselor or career coach within the industry. It has a nice ring to it but I haven’t decided what the official title would be.
My Services
So, what can I offer? There are two ways. I am preparing to conduct a series of Call Center Webinars through ProFora Media. This will give you access to specific information in an online seminar format and be available to more people at the same time. Alternatively, if you would like to boost your career within the industry, or you need someone to talk to on a specific situation within your job, this is where my private consultations come in. It will still be online, so it doesn’t even matter where you are in the country.
Being someone who is passionate and dedicated to education, this is one way for me to help people and make their lives a bit better. It sounds very dramatic but it’s the truth. I know how difficult it gets and how stressful it is to work in this industry. Everyone needs a sound board once in a while and usually it is better to get a third party to listen to remove any subjectivity.
So, if you’re interested, do drop me a note so we can get started.
