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5 of the biggest motivation myths
Jobs
Kate Lopaze 
Jan 22, 2018
Activate your potential for success! Seize the day! Everything is right there waiting for you! Motivational slogans can be very appealing. They tug at...
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Your 2018 guide to asking for a promotion
Jobs
Eric Titner 
Jan 05, 2018
New year…new job title? Many of us look upon a new year as a time for new opportunities, from setting and achieving new personal goals to exploring ne...
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GET A JOB: Passion vs. talent
Health
BILL KAMINSKI 
Dec 14, 2017
The “USA Today” newspaper was introduced on Sept. 15, 1982. Management described its innovative approach of reporting news as a short overview of majo...
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RTW: Two uniforms —  a Veterans  Day postscript
Commentary, Readers Turn To Write
PETER M. CAYA, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Nov 24, 2017
Like millions of others, I watched ceremonies before NFL games this past weekend. Veterans were honored as part of the ceremonies and all were upbeat ...
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Second act proves very rewarding
Health
Nov 14, 2017
After a career in database administration, followed by some time as a stay-at-home mom, Karen Godfrey was ready to re-enter the workforce. But she was...
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GET A JOB: Unhappy in your job?
Career Advice
BILL KAMINSKI 
Nov 01, 2017
How many people are unhappy in their jobs? Would you estimate 30 percent, 40, maybe 50? The Pew Charitable Trusts reported that 30 percent of people f...
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GET A JOB: Unhappy in your job?
Health
BILL KAMINSKI 
Nov 01, 2017
How many people are unhappy in their jobs? Would you estimate 30 percent, 40, maybe 50? The Pew Charitable Trusts reported that 30 percent of people f...
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GET A JOB: We don’t like to be told
Health
BILL KAMINSKI 
Oct 05, 2017
Ask someone for help and they’ll be glad to help you out, but don’t tell me what to do. There’s a reason our parents taught us to say please and thank...
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