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Man chops off finger in court over debt


March 20, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bankruptcy, Latest news & views

There are right ways and wrong ways to handle financial problems.

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Are you abusing these 10 most irritating office phrases?


March 19, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Special report

duct-taped-mouth

Everyone’s got their verbal pet peeves, but odds are good you and your co-workers have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken in the office.

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‘Today, we salute you, Mr. Frustrated Taxpayer’


March 16, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Sales and use tax missteps, Tech failure

Who ever said state revenue departments didn’t have a sense of humor?

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Employment Idol: Hopefuls sing for career help


March 11, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Faced with the unemployment line, there’s only one thing these job candidates could do: Sing for a job.

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Worker suspended for taking a stand against junk mail


March 10, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Whether it’s in the office or at home, no one wants to deal with it. So why is this employee being punished for trying to put an end to junk mail?

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10 things nervous co-workers can’t hear right now


March 5, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Special report

Bad Financial Advice

With everyone a little worried about their jobs, hearing these once-innocent phrases could put them into an all-out panic.

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Troubled times require quick getaways for execs


March 4, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

If you can only afford to splurge on one business-related training seminar this year, make sure it’s for evasive-driving school.

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Crematorium: Town’s new source of heat


February 27, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

If your company could cut costs and recycle in one fell swoop, it’d be silly not to take advantage of the opportunity, right?

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Man caught posing as female vet, running fake business


February 26, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Fighting off fraud, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Small details like a lack of credentials or a degree in veterinary medicine should probably keep someone from a successful career in treating animals.

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Woman dons resume-shirt in desperation


February 24, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Probably after misunderstanding the saying, “wear your heart on your sleeve,” this potential hire has come up with a novel way to get her resume seen.

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