Workaholism Is it an epidemic

Workaholism Is it an epidemicWorkaholism Is it an epidemicFueled by economic fears, 24/7 virtual availability and a collective cultural mindset of employees deriving their entire self-worth and identity from their job title and performance, its no surprise that workaholism is becoming the default base line for the US worker.Lisa Orb-Austin, PhD, is a psychologist with a Manhattan practice who focuses on career issues. She defines the workaholic- noting the word workaholic is an understood pop culture buzzword, rather than clinical- as someone who is compelled to work because of internal pressure. Working beyond what is reasonably expected, she explains, and having negative consequences, listing poor health, relationship problems, burnout, and mental health issues. A workaholic might be that employee who works 60 hours a week, when only expected to work, and financially compensated for, 40 hours.Orb-Austin has found the imposter phenomenon to be a common underlying issue among many wo rkaholics. People who feel like theyve always got to prove themselves because theyre not really as good as people think, explains Orb-Austin. These employees, no matter how senior with excellent track records, believe its only a matter of time before their incompetence will be revealed. Sometimes people grow up being told they are not smart, so they think, I dont really have intelligence, all I have is the ability to work hard, adds Orb-Austin.Roy Cohen, a career coach for Wall Street professionals believes workholism needs to be examined holistically. It often occurs with other issues, says Cohen, who occasionally brings his miniature Labradoodle to the office. It could be that theres an obsessive compulsive disorder, which leads to workaholism, he explains, noting that anxiety, long standing issues with depression, and ADHD have also been linked to workaholism.There are no concrete statistics on workaholism per say, but its anecdotally evident that offices throughout the US- from gleaming towers in cities to 70s-style suburban office parks- are filled with employees willing to work far beyond whats expected by their superiors.But what about the realities of layoffs, automation, ageism, outsourcing, and the skyrocketing cost of living? Doesnt the average employee have to work around the clock to just survive, never mind advance? Yes and no. Those grappling with workaholism must figure out their own sense of priorities and what brings them fulfillment.There are some people whose lives are their work, and theyre very passionate about what they are doing, says Cohen. He adds that if there are no problems at home as a result, That actually sounds like they just dont have enough time in the day.Orb-Austin disagrees. She points out that although a compulsive worker might not have any acute negative consequences, employment can change on a dime. Lay-offs happen. Unemployment is depressing for most people, but absolutely devastating for those who only feel worthy whe n working, and see themselves as their job title. The unemployed workaholic is left with a terrifying loss of identity and self-worth. Since they havent cultivated interests, they havent an inkling what brings them joy outside a working environment. Never mind having no support system since they havent cultivated relationships should catastrophe hit, physical or emotional.So what should one do if they feel they are walking the fine line of healthy competitive working and using work as a drug to avoid emotions? Most people use work as a refuge from life periodically, but for others its a pattern. For those who feel their emotional, physical, even spiritual life might be in jeopardy from working compulsively, a variety of help is available.The first step is recognizing the problem, second is the willingness to do something about it. A quick google search shows where meetings for the 12-step program Workaholics Anonymous take place, as well as WAs virtual meetings. Numerous books have been published on the subject including Workaholics Anonymous Book of Recovery, which can be purchased online. Therapists who specialize in work issues often provide individual and group sessions.For some people seeking relief from workaholism, like Jennifer who lives in Florida, WA meetings have provided sufficient help. But for others, those who might be spooked by the Higher Power, aka God, aspect of WA (FYI, you can be an atheist WA literature even suggests Goddess, Great Spirit, among other entities as a substitute for God) or those who feel they need the big guns, seek help from trained professionals.Orb-Austin believes career coaching is where the workaholic can figure out underlying issues and triggers that ignite workaholic tendencies. She offered several of her suggestions, however each profession has its peculiarities, so they cant be applied to all. Set clear boundaries about work availability if possible. Its not always easy, admits Orb-Austin. She suggests a concise, A fter this time, Im unavailable. Turn off notifications on the cell phone, remove work email from the phone on weekends. Develop other parts of oneself outside work. Work at being present. Orb-Austin teaches the majority of her clients how to meditate and be present in their lives. It helps them to discern if something is urgent, says Orb-Austin, or if it can be taken care of tomorrow.It might be scary to address workaholism, as nasty goblins of the soul can emerge while parsing out deep-seated issues of emotional avoidance. It might not be immediate, but the process eventually pays off with peace of mind. As for rectifying the workaholic epidemic? In the words of former comedian, now Minnesota Sen. Al Franken Its easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world.

3D Printing Robots on Demand

3D Printing Robots on Demand 3D Printing Robots on Demand 3D Printing Robots on DemandRoboticist Daniela Rus found out just how right the philosopher Plato welches when he wrote, Necessity is the mother of invention. She was teaching in the computer science department at Dartmouth in the mid-1990s, her first faculty position after earning a Ph.D. from Cornell, and she wanted to start a robotics lab. But the university did not have the facilities to do so nor were students trained to use lathes, CNC machines, and the like.One thing she knew, though, was that her students knew how to program. At the time, there was this new technology just becoming available, called rapid prototyping. Why not give it a try, she thought. Instead of machining, we could 3D print the models, Rus says. So she spent almost her entire startup budget to invest in a 3D printer that allowed her (and her students) to take a non-traditional approach to building robots. An unrealized benefit at the time It gave her a head start in the field.Now, two decades later as director of MITs Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), she and her team have developed an approach for printing dynamic robots, a real step toward having a robot technically walk itself out of the printer. As roboticists, we want to print an entire robotic system with the saatkorn ease as I print a paper, says Rus, who oversees the project.A scene from RViz, a 3D software that lets user visualize different types of ROS data. Image ROSThe key is a technique they developed that enables the simultaneous printing of solids and geschmolzens. The team calls this printable hydraulics. Current technology allows only the printing of solid components, which means the body of the robot can be printed, but the actuation systems must be developed, assembled, and installed separately.This new method enables the complete encapsulation of liquids that can be enclosed in the body of the robot during the printing process. With that, we can begin to develop models that encapsulate hydraulic actuation, Rus says. As we move liquids from one part of the system to the other, it effectively creates movement.Using an off-the-shelf inkjet 3D printer modified by the team, the robot is built layer-by-layer from the bottom up by depositing individual droplets of materials 20 to 30 microns in diameter each. According to team member Robert MacCurdy, MIT postdoctoral researcher, 3D inkjet printing allows the use of eight different materials deposited adjacent to one another all at the same time. Then, high-intensity UV light solidifies all of the materials except for the liquids.To show the concept, the team 3D printed a tiny, six-legged, insect-like robot, approximately 5.5 inches long, 3.5 inches wide, and 2.5 inches tall, weighing just 24 ounces. The robot crawls powered by 12 hydraulic pumps, or bellows, embedded in the body, which transmit force.As roboticists, we want to print an entire robotic system with the same ease as I print a paper.Daniela Rus, director, CSAIL, MITThe network of bellows and channels allows the liquid to move through the system, Rus explains. Moving this liquid through the system allows us to make different movements. We get the legs to move in a way that enables a tripod gait for the robot.Aside from a motor and power supply, every component was printed in a single step with no assembly required. Rus saysthe big engineering challenge was determining how to configure a 3D printer to enable the creation of such complex systems in other words, how to design systems that use modules that can create linear and rotational motion and then compose them into an actual working system.The insect is a very complex system, she says. Its remarkable you could build that without needing any manual assembly.The team began working on the project in the summer of 2015. We tried a number of different designs and variations on the design. The first ones did not work so well, she sa ys. As the team continued to experiment, they came upon the one that worked, using an off-the-shelf 3D printer that they modified. They have plans down the road to create their own printer.There are many advantages to using this technique to create robots, including flexibility in design after a template is made (to customize the robot for the task it will be used for) speed and lower cost. Although the insect-like robot took 22 hours to print, the researchers said that wasnt a long time considering its complexity. Accelerating the process is most dependent on improvement of the printers themselves, Rus adds.Its very interesting how needs inspire innovation, she says. My need at Dartmouth was to make robots, and I had certain resources. Buying this big machine gave me a very interesting new approach.Nancy S. Giges is an independent writer.

How to Quickly Find and Land Your Dream Job Before the Holidays

How to Quickly Find and Land Your Dream Job Before the HolidaysHow to Quickly Find and Land Your Dream Job Before the HolidaysWhile its true that a job search should never be rushed, there are some things you can do to help speed up a process that typically tends to be a bit drawn out and tedious. If youre hoping to land your dream job before the new year, use these tips to help you secure your spot so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the holidays.Heres how to quickly find and land your dream jobBecome a job search pro.If youre really in the market for a new job, then applying to one gig and sitting back to wait for the offer to roll in just isnt going to cut it. The more proactive you are about seeking out jobs youre interested in and qualified for, the better your chances of actually landing something great.If youre a member, you can abflug by using job notification option, which ensures youll find out about a job as soon as its been hand-screened and entered into the system.Ma ke them an offer they cant refuse.In other words, be the most professional, amazing candidate of the bunch, and youll be setting up your new desk in no time. Start by thoroughly researching and vetting any company before heading into an interview so you can talk candidly, not only about the amazing experience you would bring to their team, but how that experience will help fill the exact needs theyre looking for. It also helps to have an up-to-date, polished, and exemplary resume.Stay in anflug.Need help finding out what positions are available or getting your foot in the door at a place where you know you would be amazing? The answer could be in your past. Networking is a great way to learn about tons of new opportunities- some before theyre even available to the public- as well as a good way to prove how great you are before you even sit down for an interview.Keep in touch with old school contacts, past supervisors, and colleagues and peers who may be able to give you a recommenda tion or send any job openings your way.Blow them away with your cover letter.Even if you arent the best writer, the cover letter is really your time to shine, so make it exemplary. Use your cover letter as an opportunity to share your personality and your voice, along with your accomplishments and accolades. Especially if you dont have all the experience a company is looking for with a particular position, you can still elevate yourself to great potential candidate status by blowing them away with your cover letter.If your job search does take more time than youd hoped, thats fine, because at the end of the day finding the gig thats right for you is more important than finding a gig thats simply available right now. Still, if theres any way to find the perfect gig and speed up acceptance of that offer letter, well thats even better.Start Your Job Search Today

USMC Electronics Maintenance Technician Job Description

USMC Electronics Maintenance Technician Job DescriptionUSMC Electronics Maintenance Technician Job DescriptionThe MOS 2862 Electronics Maintenance Technician is trained at the seestreitmacht Corps Communication Electronics School Training Command in Twenty Nine Palms, CA. The mission of the Communications and Electronics School is to train Marines in ground electronics maintenance, tactical communications, and air control/anti-air warfare operations and maintenance in order to ensure that Marinecommanders at all levels have the ability to exercise command and controlacross the full range of military operations. Since electronics were invented, the USMC has evolved from carrier pigeon communication, signals, and high/low-frequency radio, now high tech satellite communications systems. Job Description Electronics maintenance technicians are qualified to perform complex diagnosis, repairs, and modifications to ground data/communications equipment. These technicians supervise ground data/communications maintenance activities and instruct in the use and repair of ground data/communications equipment and systems. Typical duties include complex repairs and modifications to data/communication equipment, supervision of a maintenance section or shop, coordination of equipment evacuation for repair with other maintenance activities, requisitioning of parts, and monitoring maintenance reports. These technicians also provide technical assistance during the employment and installation of datacommunication systems. The MOS 2862 is a Primary Military Occupational Specialty. From the ranks of Sergeant to Gunnery Sergeant you can advance from the MOS 2844to the MOS 2846.The following career progressions that involve more training, evolving with newer technology, and rank.This MOS is a career progression for MOSs2844,2846, and2847. The preferred target for assignment to career progression training is at the 8-10 years time in service (TIS) mark. MOS2891, Electronics Mainten ance Chief, is assigned upon promotion to Master Sergeant. Job Requirements Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher.Complete the Advanced Electronics Course and the Electronics Maintenance Technician Course.Marines must have 24 months obligated service remaining upon graduation from the Electronics Maintenance Technician Course. This obligated service must be obtained prior to execution of PCS (DUINS) or PCA (DUINS) orders to the course.Complete 1 year of high school algebra.Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.Must have normal color vision.Must be a U.S. citizen. Duties For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to NAVMC 3500.6B, 2800 Ground Electronics Maintenance Training Readiness Manual. Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes Radio Mechanic 823.261-018Maintenance Mechanic, TelephonesElectronics Mechanic 828.261-022 Life in the Civilian World After the MOS 2862 Electronics Maintenance Technician The training in electronics is valuable in the civilian world.After your training, which involve many hours in the classroom, you can qualify for college credit for future degrees in such majors asElectrical Engineering.Due to many education programs involved with the military, Marines will be able to receive formal college credit for previously completed formal military training and service experience. East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI) University is the college that supports the Marine Corps technical MOSs and allows for college credit.The degrees currently in this program are the Associates of Science and Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology. The Servicemembers Opportunity College Marines (SOCMAR) awards credit for military experience and training based on American Council on Education (ACE). The SOCMAR program is linked to several local and online universities which assist the motivated Marine toward the goal of a college degree. Jobs Related to the MOS 2862 Electronics Maintenance Technic ian Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician,Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)Industrial Electronics Technician (IND)Telecommunications Electronics Technician (TCM)Wireless Communications Electronics Technician (WCM) Communications companies like Verizon, General Dynamics, ATT, and Crane actively pursue military members with Electronics Maintenance Training. Satellite Communications companies are also looking for ground support and maintenance professionals and typically have starting salaries in the $50-60,000 per year with benefits. Source Above information derived from MCBUL 1200, parts 2 and 3

John Harrison

John Harrison John Harrison John HarrisonJohn Harrison (1693 1776), English inventor and horologist, or clockmaker, overcame one of the most challenging problems of the 18th century how to determine the longitude of a ship at sea, saving many lives. In so doing, he had to defy the establishment, fight to collect a huge prize offered by Parliament, and wait for decades before receiving the recognition he deserved.Biographers say Harrisons fascination with watches, clocks, and other timepieces can be traced to age six when he welches sick with smallpox, and he entertained himself with a watch his parents placed on his pillow. Watches in those days were very large, and while not very accurate, their works were visible and one could see a relationship between the loud ticking and the watchs mechanical action.Although a carpenter by trade, Harrisons father occasionally repaired clocks, and young John assisted his father in his work as soon as he was old enough. As he grew older, Harrison combined his interest in woodworking and timepieces to begin building clocks and completed his first longcase clock, more commonly called a grandfather clock, in 1713 at the age of 20. It was just a year later that Parliament offered a prize of 20,000 pounds to calculate a ships precise longitude at sea. Harrison decided to go for it.Sailors knew the principle of calculating longitude that for every 15 degrees travelled eastward, the local time moved forward one hour. If they had the local time at two points on Earth, they knew they could use the difference to calculate longitude. While they could measure the local time by observing the sun, they didnt have a reference point such as Greenwich time. This was because the only clocks at the time were pendulum clocks, which quickly became inaccurate by the ships constant motion and temperature changes. Thus, the top prize was enormous because the problem seemed impossible to solve.Astronomers always thought the solution would come from mapping objects in the sky. But Harrison thought there was a mechanical answer, one that would meet the strict criteria of keeping a ship within half a degree of longitude on a voyage from England to the West Indies. That would mean the timepiece had to stay accurate within 2.8 seconds a day, a huge challenge considering temperature changes and the ships motion.He first began work on a land clock much more accurate than any other of the day. Much of the design was conventional, with most parts made of wood and some metal. However, he revolutionized one aspect by eliminating the need for lubricating oil that was often the main reason for clock failure. Oils dried out in summer and became thick in cold temperatures.Meanwhile, working with his younger brother James, in 1720 he was commissioned to design and build a clock tower by wealthy landowner Sir Charles Pelham for the familys estate. With this clock, he made some major design changes that enhanced the stability of the clock. The two brothers continued to design a series of high-precision grandfather clocks that included innovations such as a pendulum rod made of alternate wires of brass and steel, which eliminated the problem of the pendulums effective length increasing in warmer weather, slowing the clock.Satisfied with the exceptional performance of his land clocks, Harrison around 1730 began working on a sea clock and over a period of 20 years produced a series of timekeepers, now referred to as H1, H2, and H3, that were large clocks with special balance mechanisms, compensating for the ships motion. Harrisons work was so highly regarded by the Royal Society, the U.K.s learned science organization, that in 1749 he was awarded the prestigious Copley Medal, the Societys premierminister award. However, none of his clocks were accurate enough to satisfy the conditions to win the top prize.Finally, after 40 years of work, he produced H4, a timepiece that resembled a large pocket watch. This clock not only me t the requirements for Parliaments top prize in a trial but greatly exceeded them. However, for various reasons including that members wanted to win the prize themselves, the Royal Society, which administered the prize money, awarded only a portion of the money and asked for more tests. When the clock did even better, they doled out another portion of the money. But it took the intervention of King George III to get Harrison his full reward and recognition, some 12 years after the horologist had fulfilled the original conditions. Harrison was then 80 years old.He had spent his entire life solving a tough problem, but in the end, it was an accomplishment that significantly benefited the entire world and particularly the field of maritime navigation.Nancy Giges is an independent writer.A year later Parliament offered a prize of 20,000 pounds to calculate a ships precise longitude at sea. Harrison decided to go for it.

Short Article Reveals the Undeniable Facts About Strong Resume Examples and How It Can Affect You

Short Article Reveals the Undeniable Facts About Strong Resume Examples and How It Can Affect You An excellent resume ought to be standard. If you need a terrific job for a pharmacy technician, you also desire a standout resume. Click our sample to learn to compose the ideal transportation resume. A stylist may wish to concentrate on special treatments theyve learned and a retail associate might want to display their merchandising expertise. Transportation jobs involve a great deal of responsibility and your resume will want to reflect you can deal with that. There continue to be numerous high paying jobs which dont expect a Collage education The Appeal of Strong Resume Examples Take a look at our samples to get a better idea about what makes a good customer service resume and discover out what it requires to land your dream job. Since see the tradition of locating work application sample is much not as straightforward as it earliest seems. The necessary bestandteils of a res ume differ based on your industry and the job that youre applying for. Even though most of resumes must offer advice in your work and education experience, along with your abilities and accomplishments, there is an assortment of methods to present this info. The internet will probably tell you a whole lot about the business, how its doing, where its operating, who are the competitor and so forth, especially if its a larger player. If youre uncertain how to phrase your skills, or in case you desire examples of objective statements, see some job websites for ideas. Below, you will locate a list of resume examples that may assist you with your work search. If you submit your application online, its also advisable to have a chance to attach your resume. In order to make the most of your accounting and finance resume, you also need to have an MBA or some equivalent small business education too. Various kinds of work in the food service industry require resumes with a number of the e xact same skills. Unless its a blind application its important to look and analyze the work advertisement. Customer service is a critical element in many jobs and its imperative that you concentrate on that in your resume. As stated above, there are plenty of roles a person could fill in any branch of the military. Possessing a strong resume will permit you find several great jobs. Because of this, a strong resume is essential to put on a position within the ranks. When you want to land that preferred job then youll need to get a stellar return to. Samples you may look at through. You may also read more on the very best approach to use our resume samples here.In a few minutes, youll have a flawless instance of precisely how incredible you are as a possible hire. Knowing which type youre going to need is just the start. In the event you know youre likely to become laid off soon, an up-to-date resume will permit you to start looking for a new job as youre leise employed. Us e the search box to find precisely what you want.Its possible for you to use our resume building software to produce your own from scratch. Unless you happen to be a graphic designer looking for employment, theres no need to over think the plan of your one-pager. Well, a part of software analyzes your resume for sure key terms and provides you a score based how well your resume matches a predetermined collection of keywords chosen by the business youre interviewing with. There is not anyone golden resume format.

When do you know its time for a career change

When do you know its time for a career change When Do You Know Its Time For A Career Change?Posted June 18, 2013, by Jo MesserCareer change statistics suggest that most Australians will change careers seven times in their life. If youve been working in the same role for a while and are starting to feel antsy, it can be hard to work out if youre just over your job or your company, or if its time to change direction and embark on a new career altogether. Confounding factors may be a difficult boss, unpleasant work environment or poor team morale, which may have more to do with your organisation than your career itself.Generally speaking, the decision to change careers comes down to a desire to do something totally different and new. Here are a few telltale signs that it might very well be time to think about ditching the old and making a fresh start.You feel bored and unmotivatedYour gut is telling you things are not OKYou get a feeling of dread on Sunday night/Monday morning about goi ng into workYou dont feel good about yourselfYoure taking lots of time offYou feel exhausted/burnt outYoure doing the bare minimum at workYoure working in a dying industryThe first step is to recognise that you need a change. The next step is to actually do something about it. Lets face it many people know that they need to make a change but have no idea what they want to do or how to make it happen. Change is by no means easy its scary and takes hard work and determination. Juanita, a mother of three young children, had been working for over 15 years in a family manufacturing business. When the business closed, it gave her the impetus to re-evaluate what she wanted to do.I realisedthat I didnt enjoy managing staff and dealing with constant client deadlines. I wanted to do something different. I thought about re-qualifying as a midwife, but when I talked to people working in this area I quickly discovered that being a midwife was more about the mothers journey and I wanted to lo ok after babies. I completed a Certificate III in Childrens Services online and was fortunate to find a stelle in the baby room at the local childcare centre.Juanita said it wasnt necessarily easy leaving behind what she knew and moving into a totally different industry. I took a pay cut, but now I feel good about what I do. My hours are flexible, which works well with balancing family commitments, and I definitely dont miss the stress of dealing with deadlines and difficult clients.Careers, like life, are full of twists and turns, and your career is your own personal journey. You are in the drivers seat and youre never locked in you DO have choices. Juanitas story shows that you need to take ownership, talk to people and research possible alternatives before jumping in. Then follow your dreams Because life is too short to stay in a job that you no longer enjoy. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessI nterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchescareer objective for finance resumecareer advice websitescareer change cover letterpersuasive career change cover lettercareer objective examples CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire ansprechbar Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJo MesserRelated ArticlesBrowse moreCareer progressionPop cultureSweet success 5 career lessons from Candy CrushWe can often find life advice in the most unconventional of places. Vivien goes digging around the jaw-breaking gaming phenomenon, Candy Crush, to find some hidden career lesson gems (hard rock candied gems, to be precise).CoworkersWork etiquetteOffice fridge etiquetteMake sure you live in office fridge harmony with these tips on how to deal wi th fridge space sharing...and over sharing.Career progressionJob hunting tipsHow To Negotiate Your Pay And Get The Raise You DeserveNot negotiating your salary at every opportunity means that you could be robbing yourself of over $600,000 over the course of your working life. Here are 11 scientifically backed negotiation strategies to help you get the raise you deserve.