Jonathan Brinckman of The Oregonian did a good article on tech moving to Portland. Found via commissionersam.com
It turns out that empty-nesters with excess discretionary income are not the only ones who gravitate to Portland’s urban core.
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HouseMartin did the floral designs for the most recent Street of Eames home tour here in Portland.
Puts the lego castle I used to have as a kid to shame. Link
Wednesday, April 23rd from 6PM - 9PM Nemo Design 1875 SE Belmont Ave, Portland, Or, 97239 The Recording Academy (aka the Grammy
I often tell the talent that I interview to “consider me a resource”. That being said I regularly get calls (sometimes frantic calls) from people wanting advice on salary negotiations. Monster Contributing Writer, Michael Chaffers offers some solid advice on the subject. Well worth the read if you are thinking about wading into those waters.
Negotiating a better salary package has put more than a few stomachs in knots over the years. Remember, we all go through it sooner or later. Try to keep these 10 basic tips in mind when it’s your turn to ask for a sweeter deal. FULL STORY
1. Be Persuasive
2. Aim High, and Be Realistic
3. Start Off with the Right Tone
4. Clarify Your Interests
5. Anticipate Your Boss’s Interests
6. Create Several Options
7. Focus on Objective Criteria
8. Think Through Your Alternatives
9. Prepare Thoughtfully to Achieve Your Goals
10. Review to Learn
makes me wonder what the fronts look like. Via Flickr
Look smart and smart. Via
