Paralegal Pie

Khan Academy

Algebra is the bane of my existence, and has been since 9th grade! I had to take remedial Algebra four times before I passed it to get in to regular Algebra and this was about five years ago. Seriously, this is true and I have witnesses. I'm pretty sure the only reason I passed the fourth time was I begged for mercy, and I do mean begged! Well its time for me to take the Algebra I class so that I can get in to a Statistics class (which I will no doubt pass with flying colors) but the Algebra, well I am not exaggerating when I say just the thought of it sends shivers up my spine.

What to do? What to do? Well as luck would have it I was on vacation last week listening to NPR and there was a discussion about Khan Academy. What piqued my interest was Khan Academy was helping students with Algebra. Hey I'm a student and I surely need help. So I log on to www.khanacademy.org to see whats up. EUREKA!

Not only were there a zillion videos on Algebra but a zillion more on a boat load of other topics as well -- on just about anything you want to know. Financial planning, the financial collapse, history - you name it.

They weren't kidding when they called it "Academy!" Its free and you can learn just about anything.

A must, must, must check it out site!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Job Hunting Article I've Seen in a LONG Time!

http://moneyland.time.com/2011/11/28/how-to-get-your-dream-job-in-a-bad-economy/?hpt=hp_c2

Grandmother's Wisdom

My grandmother passed away in 1989 but today would be her 95th birthday and I thought it would be nice to remember her by sharing some special advice she gave me.

One afternoon while she was washing the dishes and I was drying the dishes she handed me a plate that still had a spec of food on it.  I turned to her, handing her back the plate saying "you missed a spot."  She turned to me and said "a good dish dryer doesn't complain about the dish washer." 

It wasn't until years later that I finally got what she meant. I think its prudent advice for paralegals too.  If you're a little slow on the uptake --- don't complain about the work that has been done before you.  Its petty and unprofessional.

Should you dress up for Halloween at work?

Sure you should, just do it right.

Halloween is my favorite holiday!  You can celebrate Halloween with family, friends and even co-workers if you do so properly.

Here is an article with some sound advice, some that I may actually take myself.

http://www.theworkbuzz.com/career-advice/halloween-costume-rules/

Flu Shots

I'm getting my flu shot today, thanks to Berger & Montague, my firm arranges for the flu shots to come to us every year.

I get a flu shot every year, and if you don't you need to read this blog post from Medscape.  It doesn't matter that you don't work in healthcare, if you live among humans you need to get a flu shot.

This post is hilarious and informative.

http://boards.medscape.com/forums?128@910.ETD3aaPHxoR@.2a0e4709!comment=1

I recently wrote a paper on pandemic flu and although this post says the flu, the regular, run of the mill flu KILLS 20,000 people a year, I would argue that the latest statitics state that the flu KILLS 36,000 people a year.

Interviewing Tips

I found this "Tips for Interviewing" at the Glaxosmithkline website.  I believe that it applies to all jobs.  It's very short but very informative.

The first tip was most interesting... reread your resume. 

http://us.gsk.com/html/career/career-search-interview-hints.html