Most of us still hold to our parents' advice to stay put in jobs for a year at the very least. While some bosses and human resource personnel think that skipping jobs are forgivable, realistically speaking, long-term jobs look better on a resume as opposed to five different jobs lasting a month each, even if you say you've gained a lot of experience from those five companies.
Career debate: long term vs. short term jobs
Jul 3, 2008 by FN's Shar Bareng
Most of us still hold to our parents' advice to stay put in jobs for a year at the very least. While some bosses and human resource personnel think that skipping jobs are forgivable, realistically speaking, long-term jobs look better on a resume as opposed to five different jobs lasting a month each, even if you say you've gained a lot of experience from those five companies.
All about you at the Cosmo YOUniverse
Jun 30, 2008 by FN's Shar Bareng
As the title of the event emphasizes, Cosmo YOUniverse was all about you, the fun, fearless female! Female Network was also there last Saturday, and we were able to take snaps of Cosmo girls having their doses of makeovers--from hair and makeup to fashion, from weight loss to career and cash flow management. Check out our photos from the event and get a high-res copy of your Cosmo cover here!
Missed last week's YOUniverse? Not to worry--Cosmo YOUniverse will be back on July 26!
Taking advantage of discounts
Jun 30, 2008 by Francisco Colayco, Chairman of the Colayco Foundation for Education (CFE)
When we pay for tuition of our children or even for our own schooling, we must learn to take advantage of discounts when these are made available.

Usually, tuition may be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or even monthly. In some cases, there is a discount given for payments paid in advance of the school year. If the discount is bigger than 3%, which is what a short-term savings deposit will yield, then, it is best to take advantage of that discount. Sometimes, this is not clearly stated in the schedule of amounts due. Be sure to compare the amounts carefully so you understand what you are actually paying for.
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