A blog worth reading – Calvin Sun

I don’t usually promote other blogs here, but I keep going back to this one.  Calvin Sun is one of my favorites – his wisdom in relating basic common sense to work situations is commendable.  A great example of his skill at teaching business and life principles in very accessible form can be found here. 
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So You Wanna Break Into IT? (Part 7 – Customer Service)

If you cringe when someone says “customer service,” IT may not be the thing for you. In my side work as a technical consultant, service is a large part of my position – I would say as much as 60%. And really, the goal of IT is to add value to the business. You can’t [...]

So You Wanna Break Into IT? (Part 6 – The Money Myth)

OK, let’s just admit it. The pay is good, even at entry level. I understand some people in the industry feel they don’t make a lot, but if you have the skills, you can find another job that does pay well. I live in Podunk, Montana, but I still have a stable [...]