New Year, New Adventures
2013 is finally coming to a close and it has been a year full of new clients, new friends, family and love, but I am glad to see it go. 2014 is proving to already be an exciting year, with … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Jobs
A Black Sheep in a Town of Gold
The opening credits to “Weeds” is my worst nightmare. All the tiny little boxes for homes…perfectly cut lawns & synchronized sprinklers. That hell is my life. I live in a cozy, well-off little town at the bottom of a large … Continue reading →
Business Start Up Costs Need Not Apply
Start Up Costs Need Not Apply 2012 is finally upon us and things seem to be starting off at a slow pace. Many businesses are still cutting costs, have stopped hiring employees and continue to lay off workers. On top … Continue reading →
Business Gypsy in 2011
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 10,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney … Continue reading →
The Business of Bad Business
The Business of Bad Business You cannot turn a corner without hearing someone talk about how they lost their money due to being scammed or turn on the news without hearing about another corporation being investigated for fraud and corruption. … Continue reading →
The Multi-Tasking Monster
The Multi-Tasking Monster Being a Business Gypsy, I use my many talents and educational background to pursue many fields of business, commerce and causes. Many people ask me how I accomplish all of these things without over working myself or … Continue reading →
Business Gypsy Employment Tips and Tricks
Business Gypsy Employment Tips and Tricks This holiday season, things seem to be tight for everyone, even if you have a steady job. Being unemployed and underemployed though, especially during the holidays, is probably the hardest thing one has to … Continue reading →
Business or Gypsy
Business or Gypsy I have been struggling with the fact that I live two very different lives. I am a small business owner and entrepreneur by day, and a blogging, artistic gypsy by night. During the day, I enjoy the … Continue reading →
Doctor Evil I Presume
Doctor Evil I Presume Many people, like myself, have had some crazy experiences while using a health care service and because of this, I have dropped off going to the doctor for anything. I have been back and forth with … Continue reading →
The Psychic Does Not Fall Far from the Tree
The Psychic Does not Fall Far from the Tree There are many things that are passed down from generation to generation. The ability to roll your tongue. The ability to whistle or snap your fingers. Brown hair, blonde hair, blue … Continue reading →
The World Energy Has Shifted
The World Energy Has Shifted Something has shifted recently in the world and it has hit me like a ton of bricks. I am not talking about the change from Summer to Fall or the change in what sports team … Continue reading →
The Struggle for the American Dream
The Struggle for the American Dream There is an intense struggle happening within the Business Gypsy. I feel as though I am going through life with direction and purpose but as I age, things start to get a little confusing. … Continue reading →
This World has Changed
This World has Changed I look around at the world and I do not recognize it. Not just my private little world, but the world as a whole. Things are not the same as they have been. I remember growing … Continue reading →
The Art of Organization
The Art of Organization Throughout my years working the 9-5 Daily Grind, I have met many interesting people and have made many friends. I have also seen my share of conference rooms, cubicles and desks, that quite frankly, shouldn’t be … Continue reading →
The Joy of Finding Yourself
The Joy of Finding Yourself Like many of the people I am trying to reach, I too have lost numerous employment opportunities due to the economy, office politics, or another force out of my control. The Pain of Losing a … Continue reading →
The Pain of Losing a Job
The Pain of Losing a Job The pain of losing a job and becoming unemployed is sometimes unbearable. Most of the time when we leave or lose a job there isn’t any rhyme or reason as to why you were let … Continue reading →
Oh What Tangled Webs We Weave
Oh What Tangled Webs We Weave Everyone has told a lie. We are all guilty of it. But why do we lie? There are numerous reasons and excuses for telling a lie, but do we ever really take a moment … Continue reading →
The Employment Switch A Roo
The Employment Switch A Roo For many of us, the economy and recession has taken many of us to places we have never been before. The back of your empty fridge. The bus because you cannot afford car insurance. The … Continue reading →
Trunk Show Gypsy
Trunk Show Gypsy Growing up in the world of craft fairs, artisan markets and trunk shows, I couldn’t say no to visiting one of the 1st trade shows I had ever been to…The Arden Fair in Wilmington, DE. Before my … Continue reading →
The Business Gypsy Chameleon
The Business Gypsy Chameleon In this tough economy, you need to be flexible. If you have a rigid business plan in place, without any room for change, you are destined to fail. Successful companies know that when things start to … Continue reading →
Hobbies Are Not Just for Fun
Hobbies Are Not Just for Fun If you are working 9 -5, five days a week, you probably don’t get the time to do much of what you love. If you have a family on top of your 9-5 job, … Continue reading →
Grassroots Marketing Gypsy
Grassroots Marketing Gypsy Growing up in my household, there was always something to be done when it come to the family business. I was always hitting the pavement, at the age of 10, with my mom, the Ultimate Business Gypsy, … Continue reading →
Finding Fun in a Recession
Finding Fun in a Recession These days, due to the Recession, no one can really afford to spend extra money on anything…certainly not anything fun! All of the money that we had that went to going out and having fun, … Continue reading →
The Edge of Employment Conformity
The Edge of Employment Conformity Walking the line between professional business woman and gypsy trader, is a fine line to walk. My great worth ethic wants me to work the 9-5 job, receive the benefits and the nice salary along … Continue reading →
Jobs, Business and Numerology
Jobs, Business and Numerology On my road to becoming a Business Gypsy, I realized many things about myself and grew as an individual. This included learning numerous crafts that have expanded my mind, body & soul. I perform Tarot Card … Continue reading →
Compromise…A Dirty Word
Compromise…A Dirty Word I have tried to stay out of politics when it comes to my blog posts. I feel as though it always ends up in an argument and in the end…no one really agrees…but I had to break … Continue reading →
The Recession Proof Business Gypsy
The Recession Proof Business Gypsy Many people ask me how I stay so busy in this horrible economic climate. They wonder how I always seem to get a job or always have a client lined up. It is all about … Continue reading →
Our World The Ticking Time Bomb and How to Defuse It
Our World the Ticking Time Bomb and How to Defuse it You cannot turn on the news without seeing and hearing about how our world is falling apart at the seams. Riots in London. Political Squabbling & Wall Street Woes … Continue reading →
The Motivation to Stay Motivated
The Motivation to Stay Motivated Staying motivated during this trying time in America and around the World, is very tough. With the jobs numbers in America continuing to drop, drought and famine in America and over seas getting worse, and … Continue reading →
The Vanishing Gypsy
The Vanishing Gypsy Gypsies are a disappearing breed. I was watching “My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding” and one episode made me tear up. The “Travelers” over in Europe are having their plots and trailers bulldozed to the ground. Then these … Continue reading →
Gypsies and College Graduates
Gypsies and College Graduates “Some College“. That’s what I have put on my resume instead of “College Graduate”. Don’t get me wrong… I have nothing against college graduates. In my opinion business gypsy life wouldn’t be possible for me or other … Continue reading →
Business Ventures of a Business Gypsy
Business Ventures of a Business Gypsy When you are a Business Gypsy, working in one professional field just doesn’t cut it…especially in this economy. With gas prices being so high, the cost of food going up, and the rate of … Continue reading →
Flu Season Gypsy
Due to the changing economy and lack of employment more people are finally taking the leap into the unknown when it comes to employment and benefits.
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