A-monster-MOMENT:
-noun
1. things that happen to you at work which make you think there is a better life for you on monster.com

Why Does It Happen?

Why

by Steve Konek on February 4, 2010

Why?  It happens.  But why?  Did you ever wonder why it happens?  Sure you don’t know when but you know it is going to happen so you worry less about the timing of it all.  Yet, the crux remains Why?

Some say why ask why?  That makes no sense though, you should ask why, that is fundamental.  Why ask why not?  I think that is the better question.

I am glad that we had this conversation.  Hopefully this cleared up some things for you.

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New Job Board: RealMatch.com

by Steve Konek on December 14, 2009

Very interesting write-up today on TechCrunch about an Israeli startup job board.

In only three years, it has managed to form a 1200-strong partner network that is reaching 37 million job seekers per month with 60,000 positions available at any given time.

Realmatch’s end-to-end solution appeases employers, candidates and partners. It begins with employers who instead of shelling a couple hundred bucks, get to post their jobs for free. They’ll then start receiving candidates for which they’ll be able to view CV summaries for. Employers who want access to full CVs can either purchase a pack of six views for $95, or unlimited views per job posting for $195.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/14/realmatch/

Our stance has always been the more resources there are, the better off we all will be.

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Black Friday Monday

November 29, 2009
Black Friday Monday

What is the only thing that is worse than Black Friday?  That’s right, Black Friday Monday.   The pain staking retelling of your co-workers Black Friday War Stories.  Some Mom will tell you that she got up at 3am for a toy that her 2 year old had to have.  The I.T. guy will tell you [...]

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Thank You Samantha Broherd

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We would like to thank Samantha Broherd for her dedication and loyalty to the cause here at amonstermoment.com.  Samanatha has decided to pursue other career opportunities at this time.
Did she have a monster moment of her own?
It is quite possible.  Regardless, we wish her well in the future.

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Verizon To Lay Off 1,078

November 18, 2009
Verizon

Layoffs at Verizon continue, this time the Mid-Atlantic Region is being hit hard.  Corporate profitability?  Apparently that doesn’t matter, if they can cut, they will.
What does this mean to you?  It means that no matter how safe you feel, you should always be smart.  More and more loyalty is becoming a one way street.
BOWIE, Md. [...]

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Best Monster Moment Ever

November 12, 2009
Facebook

I was on facebook today and one of my friends made this post:
Just saw MY JOB posted on Monster.com.  WTF!!!
Well that, um, totally sucks.  Really is no other way to explain it.  Obviously at the point that you are on monster.com you are unhappy or concerned for your future.  To see your job posted though?  [...]

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Veterans Day

Veterans Day November 11, 2009

Today is Veterans Day and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have served this great country.  We appreciate your sacrifice, your loyalty and dedication.
May God Bless you always.

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New Staff Writer

November 9, 2009

Thank you to all those who have replied to us in response to our Craigslist ad.  That’s right we put up a Craigslist ad.  That doesn’t make us dirty.  We just needed some help.  Anyhow, we would like to give a warm monster moment welcome to:

Samantha Broherd

She will be receiving her monster moment orientation packages [...]

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Droid Friday

November 4, 2009
verizon droid

I am getting the Verizon Droid this Friday.  When I get it, I am going into work and I am going to play with it all day.  That is right, I will be alone in my office just playing with it.  First I will start slow, then I will increase my speed.  When the comfort [...]

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What Is Important?

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At the end of the day, what is important?  Work? Money? Career satisfaction?  As hard as it is to see at times none of those things make my list.  Yet they all seem to be what I stress over constantly.  It is a frustrating paradox that unfortunately has kept me up at night.
The things that [...]

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