Water Damage Is Expensive Dont Neglect Your House

Water Damage Is Expensive â€" Dont Neglect Your House I work in my basement. Periodically there has been a weird leak from the ceiling in my office closet and I couldnt figure out what the problem was. The pipe in question is the main water pipe that delivers water to my entire house (sounding expensive yet?). After about a year of trying to figure it the problem, it finally hit me. The cold water pipe is in the same run between joists as the dryer exhaust. When we turn the dryer on that area gets really hot and water condenses on the pipe. Lots of water and it drips quite a bit. Whew! At least we dont have to have a plumber come fix anything! I just need to put some insulation on the pipe and it should be good! I could have continued to ignore this but water is so damaging. It can create the perfect environment for mold, it can make things rot, it can mess up a foundation water problems are really dangerous and expensive to ignore. They should not be neglected. Last year when I got laid off I neglected a number of things. I thought Id put together a list of things that I regret neglecting, and hope that it helps you. I still stand by my March 8th post Chicken List Is Out Now Put Away The Honey-Do List! where I talk about not hiding behind projects while you ignore things you need to do in your job search. That post was about non-essential projects this post is about things that, if neglected, will have profound consequences. Do not neglect your family. My wife and I are a team. I often take that for granted. About a month into unemployment someone asked her Hows Jason doing? Her reply was I dont know we dont talk much anymore. You see, I was trying to be strong and positive for her and the kids. And she was trying to be strong a supportive for me. And during all of this time of being strong, we were neglecting our relationship. Remedy: I should have had a weekly date night with my wife, and at least one date with each kid. It doesnt have to be expensive, it can simply be a trip to the park for some quality how ya doin? talk. But it needs to be regular, not rushed, and one-on-one. Do not neglect your physical health. I remember my office it was the reclining chair in my bedroom. I would sit there for about 10 hours each day as I looked for postings to apply to, tweaked my resume, wrote custom cover letters, did company research, etc. 10 hours of sitting is not uncommon but when I had a job Id go on 3-mile walks during lunch. Now I was basically rolling from bed-to-chair and back again at night. I didnt even go up and down the basement stairs. I skipped meals (somehow the money could stretch if I didnt eat, right?). I neglected my health and even now I am paying the price for a non-active lifestyle for so long. Remedy: I should have started each day with a 20 minute walk each morning, and done crunches and pushups and all those free things regularly. And I should have eaten breakfast each day (oatmeal is cheap and very healthy), and watched what I ate during the day. Do not neglect your mental health. This is such an emotional time my severence was running out quickly and the prospects didnt seem good. I did not get the mental and emotional nurturing that I needed this is nurturing that would have better-prepared me for the interviews that I had, as it would have helped me maintain a big-picture perspective. Remedy: I should have picked one book or learning project that I could dig into to sharpen my saw, but kept it in check with my job search schedule. I really should have sought out friends that I could learn from, or share ideas with. That is one of the reasons networking is so powerful in a job search but for 2 months I did not network at all. Not good. Do not neglect outside things. These are water leaks. Or bills. Or other obligations that you must take care of. Again, Im not saying you have permission to go do all the projects youve been wanting to do but if there is something that is critical then address it before it becomes a very expensive and complex problem. Remedy: I should have taken time with my wife to create a list of the urgent things that I needed to address. I cant remember what they might have been last year, but being on the same page would prevent problems and reduce stress. Its been 15 months since I was laid off and I dont think Ive ever blogged about neglecting my wife (see #1). It was a personal experience for me, and Im ashamed of it. But it happened hopefully reading this list will help you make sure your priorities are in order. This applies whether you are in a job search or not what are you neglecting? How are you going to remedy that? Water Damage Is Expensive â€" Dont Neglect Your House I work in my basement. Periodically there has been a weird leak from the ceiling in my office closet and I couldnt figure out what the problem was. The pipe in question is the main water pipe that delivers water to my entire house (sounding expensive yet?). After about a year of trying to figure it the problem, it finally hit me. The cold water pipe is in the same run between joists as the dryer exhaust. When we turn the dryer on that area gets really hot and water condenses on the pipe. Lots of water and it drips quite a bit. Whew! At least we dont have to have a plumber come fix anything! I just need to put some insulation on the pipe and it should be good! I could have continued to ignore this but water is so damaging. It can create the perfect environment for mold, it can make things rot, it can mess up a foundation water problems are really dangerous and expensive to ignore. They should not be neglected. Last year when I got laid off I neglected a number of things. I thought Id put together a list of things that I regret neglecting, and hope that it helps you. I still stand by my March 8th post Chicken List Is Out Now Put Away The Honey-Do List! where I talk about not hiding behind projects while you ignore things you need to do in your job search. That post was about non-essential projects this post is about things that, if neglected, will have profound consequences. Do not neglect your family. My wife and I are a team. I often take that for granted. About a month into unemployment someone asked her Hows Jason doing? Her reply was I dont know we dont talk much anymore. You see, I was trying to be strong and positive for her and the kids. And she was trying to be strong a supportive for me. And during all of this time of being strong, we were neglecting our relationship. Remedy: I should have had a weekly date night with my wife, and at least one date with each kid. It doesnt have to be expensive, it can simply be a trip to the park for some quality how ya doin? talk. But it needs to be regular, not rushed, and one-on-one. Do not neglect your physical health. I remember my office it was the reclining chair in my bedroom. I would sit there for about 10 hours each day as I looked for postings to apply to, tweaked my resume, wrote custom cover letters, did company research, etc. 10 hours of sitting is not uncommon but when I had a job Id go on 3-mile walks during lunch. Now I was basically rolling from bed-to-chair and back again at night. I didnt even go up and down the basement stairs. I skipped meals (somehow the money could stretch if I didnt eat, right?). I neglected my health and even now I am paying the price for a non-active lifestyle for so long. Remedy: I should have started each day with a 20 minute walk each morning, and done crunches and pushups and all those free things regularly. And I should have eaten breakfast each day (oatmeal is cheap and very healthy), and watched what I ate during the day. Do not neglect your mental health. This is such an emotional time my severence was running out quickly and the prospects didnt seem good. I did not get the mental and emotional nurturing that I needed this is nurturing that would have better-prepared me for the interviews that I had, as it would have helped me maintain a big-picture perspective. Remedy: I should have picked one book or learning project that I could dig into to sharpen my saw, but kept it in check with my job search schedule. I really should have sought out friends that I could learn from, or share ideas with. That is one of the reasons networking is so powerful in a job search but for 2 months I did not network at all. Not good. Do not neglect outside things. These are water leaks. Or bills. Or other obligations that you must take care of. Again, Im not saying you have permission to go do all the projects youve been wanting to do but if there is something that is critical then address it before it becomes a very expensive and complex problem. Remedy: I should have taken time with my wife to create a list of the urgent things that I needed to address. I cant remember what they might have been last year, but being on the same page would prevent problems and reduce stress. Its been 15 months since I was laid off and I dont think Ive ever blogged about neglecting my wife (see #1). It was a personal experience for me, and Im ashamed of it. But it happened hopefully reading this list will help you make sure your priorities are in order. This applies whether you are in a job search or not what are you neglecting? How are you going to remedy that? Water Damage Is Expensive â€" Dont Neglect Your House I work in my basement. Periodically there has been a weird leak from the ceiling in my office closet and I couldnt figure out what the problem was. The pipe in question is the main water pipe that delivers water to my entire house (sounding expensive yet?). After about a year of trying to figure it the problem, it finally hit me. The cold water pipe is in the same run between joists as the dryer exhaust. When we turn the dryer on that area gets really hot and water condenses on the pipe. Lots of water and it drips quite a bit. Whew! At least we dont have to have a plumber come fix anything! I just need to put some insulation on the pipe and it should be good! I could have continued to ignore this but water is so damaging. It can create the perfect environment for mold, it can make things rot, it can mess up a foundation water problems are really dangerous and expensive to ignore. They should not be neglected. Last year when I got laid off I neglected a number of things. I thought Id put together a list of things that I regret neglecting, and hope that it helps you. I still stand by my March 8th post Chicken List Is Out Now Put Away The Honey-Do List! where I talk about not hiding behind projects while you ignore things you need to do in your job search. That post was about non-essential projects this post is about things that, if neglected, will have profound consequences. Do not neglect your family. My wife and I are a team. I often take that for granted. About a month into unemployment someone asked her Hows Jason doing? Her reply was I dont know we dont talk much anymore. You see, I was trying to be strong and positive for her and the kids. And she was trying to be strong a supportive for me. And during all of this time of being strong, we were neglecting our relationship. Remedy: I should have had a weekly date night with my wife, and at least one date with each kid. It doesnt have to be expensive, it can simply be a trip to the park for some quality how ya doin? talk. But it needs to be regular, not rushed, and one-on-one. Do not neglect your physical health. I remember my office it was the reclining chair in my bedroom. I would sit there for about 10 hours each day as I looked for postings to apply to, tweaked my resume, wrote custom cover letters, did company research, etc. 10 hours of sitting is not uncommon but when I had a job Id go on 3-mile walks during lunch. Now I was basically rolling from bed-to-chair and back again at night. I didnt even go up and down the basement stairs. I skipped meals (somehow the money could stretch if I didnt eat, right?). I neglected my health and even now I am paying the price for a non-active lifestyle for so long. Remedy: I should have started each day with a 20 minute walk each morning, and done crunches and pushups and all those free things regularly. And I should have eaten breakfast each day (oatmeal is cheap and very healthy), and watched what I ate during the day. Do not neglect your mental health. This is such an emotional time my severence was running out quickly and the prospects didnt seem good. I did not get the mental and emotional nurturing that I needed this is nurturing that would have better-prepared me for the interviews that I had, as it would have helped me maintain a big-picture perspective. Remedy: I should have picked one book or learning project that I could dig into to sharpen my saw, but kept it in check with my job search schedule. I really should have sought out friends that I could learn from, or share ideas with. That is one of the reasons networking is so powerful in a job search but for 2 months I did not network at all. Not good. Do not neglect outside things. These are water leaks. Or bills. Or other obligations that you must take care of. Again, Im not saying you have permission to go do all the projects youve been wanting to do but if there is something that is critical then address it before it becomes a very expensive and complex problem. Remedy: I should have taken time with my wife to create a list of the urgent things that I needed to address. I cant remember what they might have been last year, but being on the same page would prevent problems and reduce stress. Its been 15 months since I was laid off and I dont think Ive ever blogged about neglecting my wife (see #1). It was a personal experience for me, and Im ashamed of it. But it happened hopefully reading this list will help you make sure your priorities are in order. This applies whether you are in a job search or not what are you neglecting? How are you going to remedy that? Water Damage Is Expensive â€" Dont Neglect Your House I work in my basement. Periodically there has been a weird leak from the ceiling in my office closet and I couldnt figure out what the problem was. The pipe in question is the main water pipe that delivers water to my entire house (sounding expensive yet?). After about a year of trying to figure it the problem, it finally hit me. The cold water pipe is in the same run between joists as the dryer exhaust. When we turn the dryer on that area gets really hot and water condenses on the pipe. Lots of water and it drips quite a bit. Whew! At least we dont have to have a plumber come fix anything! I just need to put some insulation on the pipe and it should be good! I could have continued to ignore this but water is so damaging. It can create the perfect environment for mold, it can make things rot, it can mess up a foundation water problems are really dangerous and expensive to ignore. They should not be neglected. Last year when I got laid off I neglected a number of things. I thought Id put together a list of things that I regret neglecting, and hope that it helps you. I still stand by my March 8th post Chicken List Is Out Now Put Away The Honey-Do List! where I talk about not hiding behind projects while you ignore things you need to do in your job search. That post was about non-essential projects this post is about things that, if neglected, will have profound consequences. Do not neglect your family. My wife and I are a team. I often take that for granted. About a month into unemployment someone asked her Hows Jason doing? Her reply was I dont know we dont talk much anymore. You see, I was trying to be strong and positive for her and the kids. And she was trying to be strong a supportive for me. And during all of this time of being strong, we were neglecting our relationship. Remedy: I should have had a weekly date night with my wife, and at least one date with each kid. It doesnt have to be expensive, it can simply be a trip to the park for some quality how ya doin? talk. But it needs to be regular, not rushed, and one-on-one. Do not neglect your physical health. I remember my office it was the reclining chair in my bedroom. I would sit there for about 10 hours each day as I looked for postings to apply to, tweaked my resume, wrote custom cover letters, did company research, etc. 10 hours of sitting is not uncommon but when I had a job Id go on 3-mile walks during lunch. Now I was basically rolling from bed-to-chair and back again at night. I didnt even go up and down the basement stairs. I skipped meals (somehow the money could stretch if I didnt eat, right?). I neglected my health and even now I am paying the price for a non-active lifestyle for so long. Remedy: I should have started each day with a 20 minute walk each morning, and done crunches and pushups and all those free things regularly. And I should have eaten breakfast each day (oatmeal is cheap and very healthy), and watched what I ate during the day. Do not neglect your mental health. This is such an emotional time my severence was running out quickly and the prospects didnt seem good. I did not get the mental and emotional nurturing that I needed this is nurturing that would have better-prepared me for the interviews that I had, as it would have helped me maintain a big-picture perspective. Remedy: I should have picked one book or learning project that I could dig into to sharpen my saw, but kept it in check with my job search schedule. I really should have sought out friends that I could learn from, or share ideas with. That is one of the reasons networking is so powerful in a job search but for 2 months I did not network at all. Not good. Do not neglect outside things. These are water leaks. Or bills. Or other obligations that you must take care of. Again, Im not saying you have permission to go do all the projects youve been wanting to do but if there is something that is critical then address it before it becomes a very expensive and complex problem. Remedy: I should have taken time with my wife to create a list of the urgent things that I needed to address. I cant remember what they might have been last year, but being on the same page would prevent problems and reduce stress. Its been 15 months since I was laid off and I dont think Ive ever blogged about neglecting my wife (see #1). It was a personal experience for me, and Im ashamed of it. But it happened hopefully reading this list will help you make sure your priorities are in order. This applies whether you are in a job search or not what are you neglecting? How are you going to remedy that?

The Job-Seekers Checklist 5 Things You Need on Your Résumé

The Job-Seeker’s Checklist 5 Things You Need on Your Résumé Because there is always hot competition for good employment, it’s vital that your résumé impresses immediately and includes all information sought by prospective employers. In many situations, your résumé determines whether or not your application or interest in a position will be taken further. Never underestimate the power of your résumé. Make sure you have the following things on your résumé to give you the very best chance of securing the job that you want: 1. Relevant qualifications with clear information about what you have studied Ensure that your qualifications are impressive and indicate a solid foundation for your ability to do the job. Many interesting, fulfilling courses are available in a range of areas that will help you to achieve your career aspirations. Institutions such as Evocca College offer flexible learning approaches and courses that are not only relevant, but vocationally-based to help propel your career. 2. Contact information Contact information should always appear on your résumé. Include your name, mailing address, email address and telephone number. Take care to ensure that your email address is professional (you may need to open a new account if you have a particularly ‘cute’ or inappropriate existing email address). Similarly, ensure that your voicemail message is appropriate, clear and professional. 3. A summary of your career The career summary section of your resume needs to include past achievements but, most importantly, should showcase how and why you will be valuable to a new employer. Be sure to list you key accomplishments, skills and experiences that are relevant to the job that you are seeking. 4. Strategic placement of keywords Focus on the job description and use keywords featured in the job description in appropriate sections of your resume. Be prepared and take the time needed to thoroughly research the mission statement, values and other relevant information about the prospective employer. When you understand this information, you are best positioned to frame your experience to match the needs of the prospective employer and emphasise the qualities that will appeal most to the organisation(s) for which you wish to work. It is not uncommon for professionals to have several different versions of their résumé. Each résumé may foreground different qualifications and achievements. 5. Job objective In the job objective section of your resume, tailor the information to parallel the position for which you are applying. Your chances of getting an interview will increase when your job objective closely matches an organisation’s needs. Once again, use keywords and take care to create a job objective that parallels the position that you are applying for. Show them that you are just what they want and need! Your résumé is often the only knowledge that a prospective employer has of you. You need to showcase your qualifications, skills and achievements to show just how well they are matched to the job you want and that you will add value to the organisation. Ensure that all of the above elements are included in your resume to help position yourself as a preferred applicant and a candidate likely to progress to the interview stage. 106

My 40 Rules of Life at 40

My 40 Rules of Life at 40 Well, I am VERY far from perfect. In fact, the only thing I do perfectly is imperfections. So, this list is more about ideas, and thoughts and ways of living life. Some is original, some is stolen and some is just nonsense. I don’t know I am just letting it flow. I will give attribution if I remember where I heard or read it. Most is stuff my friends, acquaintances, frenenmies and enemies have heard me repeat, ad nauseum, through the years. Sorry about that! I was inspired by John Perry Barlow’s list of suggestions for being an adult, on his ascension to 30. Oh, and as to why is this on the Undercover Recruiter being a good person in life will always make you better at your job. In 2014, the lines are so much more blurred between your life and your career than they were in 1975. Also, Jorgen has been on my back as I haven’t written anything in a long time And with that, some s**t that I hope makes sense: If someone offers you a mint, you take it. That means even if you aren’t hungry; even if one thin after dinner mint will make you explode. Yeah, your breath is probably fine. Just in case, eat the mint. Never ask if a woman is pregnant. NEVER. Even if the kid is crowning. Heck, if a goddamn hand is sticking out of her yoni. You don’t ask. Accept people for who they are and you will never be disappointed in what they do. [REMOVED FOR DECENCY. Naughty Jeff Editor] If it grows from the ground, you’re probably OK. Pills and powders just stay away! Every man is like the moon; We all have a dark side we show no one else  Mark Twain Beware fighting monsters lest you become one Nietchze Putting people in boxes is one step from putting them away in coffins. “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”  John Lennon Says it costs a lot to win, and even more to lose Robert Hunter Fair doesn’t mean everyone gets the same My Mom Marriage isn’t a 50/50 deal. It works best at 100/100 Enjoy every sandwich Warren Zevon He who isn’t busy being born is busy dying   Bob Dylan All things are true, all things are false and all things are meaningless Robert Anton Wilson It’s hard to be humble when you know you’re great Frank Lloyd Wright Abstinence is the most peculiar of all the perversions Oscar Wilde It is better to apologize for having done something than apologize for not having done something. Time is a face on the water Stephen King This too shall pass Lots of people, but for me, I always hear it on my Grandpa’s voice All inequality comes back to inequality of opportunity. Given a chance everyone would rise to the best they can accomplish If there is a water shortage, go with [Jeff. Editor] [AGAIN REMOVED. Jeff! Editor] All luck is backed up by a lot of hard work. If you’re working real hard and still unlucky, well, that sucks. But its still luck. Sorry. See 20 and 33 and 32 and… well a bunch on this list. Karma grinds very fine but it also grinds very slow. Whatever energy a person puts out into the world, be it positive or negative, will be returned to that person three times. Wiccan Law of Threes Ghosts, ESP, Telekinesis All that stuff is real- It’s just science we don’t understand yet. Like if you drove a car down the road in 1770’s London For every expert, there is an equal and opposite expert Arthur C. Clarke It isn’t simply chaos vs. order. There is good chaos and bad chaos and there is good order and bad order. Entropy is 100% true, or in Princess Leia’s words the more star systems you seize, the more will slip through your fingers Smiles are like herpes. If you share it, it will keep on spreading ad infinitum with no end in sight Yiheyeh Tovâ€"(Hebrew for It will be OK). Promise. See number 20 Nichevo 9 Russian, with a plurality of meanings.)  Somewhere between shit happens and It cannot be helped with more than a hint of fatality to it. Everything is art if looked at the right way The glass is always half full sometimes, however, it is half full of poison You could wake up dead tomorrow Homer Simpson People miss opportunities because when it knocks its wearing overalls and looks like work Thomas Edison Pepto Bismol should be carried at all times in chewable form. If you take something out of your wallet, don’t put your wallet back into your pants (or purse) until that item is returned. De Facto and De Jure. Learn and know the difference. Its important.