I believe that certain things are intentionally put in our path to help guide us in our lives. This is how I found Dan Miller’s book 48 Days to The Work You Love which changed my life. I believe I am at the beginning of another one of these changes. Lets start back when I…
Workout at Home- Vertical Pulls
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one is pretty easy to get started but it is important to prepare the muscles and grip strength for the next step in the workout progression.
How to Kick The Caffeine Habit Without Pills or Pain
Our society is built on caffeine. For fun, go to Energyfiend.com and see how much of your favorite energy drink you will need for a caffeine induced suicide. I will die after 261 cans of Diet Mountain Dew. Over the last several years the popularity of energy drinks has increased. Most of these drinks…
Workout at Home- 1 Leg Ball Squats
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the 1 leg ball squat from the Convict Conditioning Workout and this is where it gets hard. The ball is used to help you get have a little leverage in the low point of this exercise. At this point in the progression you should…
How to Negotiate Your Compensation
When you know what you want to ask for in a negotiation you should rank the items from highest priority to lowest. This is how you will focus the negotiation. Ask for the highest priority item first, then go down the list. For me it was salary, vacation, bonus, and work from home, in…
Workout at Home-The Close Leg Squats
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is different from the full squat by keeping my feet together and squatting all the way down. This is where it starts to get hard.
What You Can Ask For in a Compensation Negotiation
The things you can ask for in a negotiation are only limited by your imagination. Remember that your compensation does not always have to be financial. Below are some examples of what you can ask for. Sometimes, accepting a job offer will require you to move, so you should ask them to pay for…
Workout at Home-The Full Squat
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Notice that I go as low as possible while keeping my heels on the ground.
What should I get paid
How much should you get paid? To figure out your market value, visit to websites like Salary.com and Glassdoor.com. Enter your information and see what each site tells you about similar roles in your geographic region (or where you are moving). There is usually a salary range for each role. To figure out where you…
Workout at Home-The Half Squat
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Notice that my thighs only go to parallel.
Negotiating Job Benefits
Negotiation is pretty basic if you remember that the winner is the one with the most patience and knowledge. In this type of negotiation the goal is for both the hiring company and prospective employee to win. You have to decide how much patience you have during this process, and I will help you…
Workout at Home-The High Supported Squat
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). It looks easy but give it a shot. This one builds your flexibility and endurance for the next step in the squat progression.
Be Ready to Job Negotiate Your Job Offer to Get What You Want
Now that you have survived all the interviews, the company may make you an offer. It is time to prepare to negotiate your compensation. Many people are afraid of negotiation because it is unfamiliar, it can be intimidating, and they don’t want to lose the offer. Consider these points: By the time you get…
Workout at Home-The Jack Knife Squat
This is the Jack Knife Squat from the Convict Conditioning Workout. It looks easy but give it a shot. This one builds your flexibility and endurance for the next step in the squat progression.
The Main Interview Types
A phone interview is typically followed by an in-person interview (usually more than one). If you are located far away from the company, sometimes the company will pay for you to travel to their offices (I was flown to Pittsburgh, PA and Knoxville, TN to interview for my very first professional job). An in-person interview…
Workout at Home-The Shoulder Squat from The Convict Conditioning Workout
This is the first leg exercise in the series. Even though this may be easier than the squat this is where you need to start to be sure you are strong enough as you progress through the workouts.
What If I Get a Phone Interview?
Most every company has a process they follow for interviewing. Many times you will start off with a phone interview. This makes it easy for the company to weed out bad candidates without wasting a lot of time. In obtaining one of my previous jobs, I had two phone interviews with the HR representative.…
Workout at Home-The Uneven Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the Uneven Pushup. This one is killer on the pecs. Be sure to work both sides evenly.
How Do You Answer The Salary Question
While you are in the interview, be sure that you do not ask anything related to compensation (i.e. pay, vacation, insurance, etc.). You have to understand the responsibilities of the job first, so you can decide on the appropriate compensation. Sometimes they will ask how much you were paid at your last job. I recommend…
Intense Indoor Cardio Workout
This workout comes from the Toughmudder.com website. It is ideal for indoor cardio when the weather is too bad outside or if you want to change it up. you can find the workout here: http://toughmudder.com/tough-mudder-boot-camp-training/