Patty Ramsen
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Just another 20 something trying to break the glass ceiling one blazer at a time. Get your own coffee...
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Best Nikon Cameras in 2018
To say the word camera in 2018 means a lot more than it did twenty years ago, and today we can think of any camera in many ways. It can be something for a professional photographer or at the opposite end of the spectrum and function as a point and shoot camera. It can be packed with advanced features and weather sealed, it may offer a fixed focal length, or provide an autofocusing system that includes a powerful digital zoom. In other words, there are many options and brands. One of the standouts over the decades is Nikon cameras, and over 100 years after the company was created, it is still a top name in the world of photography.
By Patty Ramsen6 years ago in Photography
The Best Trash Compactors Will Cut Down Your Garbage Trips
Miss one trash day and the garbage seems to pile up. If you live in a bustling household, then your problem may be even worse. Finding the most reliable and best trash compactors to help ease the burden will go a long way in lightening your weekly trash load.
By Patty Ramsen6 years ago in 01
The Best HD Camcorders to Buy Right Now
Summer is here, and there will be many memories to capture on video. But how will you know the best HD camcorder for your needs? 4K action cameras and HD camcorders all have various features and specifications to suit the needs of hikers, families, divers, and more. Here’s our complete guide to deciding which of these video cameras is best for you.
By Patty Ramsen6 years ago in Photography
- Top Story - May 2018
Long Term Investment Options and StrategiesTop Story - May 2018
Determining which long term investment options and strategies are right for you can feel completely overwhelming. With markets rallying fiercely at one moment and in a state of utter freefall the next, knowing where to put your money can seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, the sheer number of different types of investments means that you can tailor a strategy that works perfectly for you.
By Patty Ramsen6 years ago in Trader
Best Standing Desks for the Office
Did you know that having a seriously sedentary work life can affect your long term health and even give you heart problems? It's true. That's why so many of the top companies are now investing their money in the best standing desks for the office workers that spend over 10 hours sitting down while working.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Why Mental Health Disorders Emerge in Your Early 20s
As someone who has gone through hell during their early to mid 20s, I can honestly say that we have a bit of a mental health crisis going on in America. More specifically, it seems like almost every young adult out there struggles with their mental health.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Psyche
Feminism for Women in 1970s Finance Professions
When a group of feminists marched down to Wall Street in the 1970s they were met with something akin to apathy. There was little sympathy in the world of bulls and bears for women's liberation, particularly among the more successful women in the finance professions.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Ways to Break Out of a Career Funk
A career funk can be painful and hard to break away from. Like a parasite it leeches joy and energy away from our lives, leaving us feeling lost and powerless without direction. Has your job stopped giving you joy or do you feel as if you have hit a dead end? If you have ever worked in sales, you will have experienced what is called a sales drought—where nothing you do seems to work and you just aren’t getting any sales. If you are constantly working with absolutely no end in sight, feeling like the wheels are spinning but nothing is happening and overwhelmed by the drudgery of work, you might be suffering a career funk.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted
Highly-motivated professionals and those striving to succeed in their positions are always looking for ways to advance themselves by earning more money, taking on additional responsibilities, and moving up the corporate ladder. The most frustrating experience in the world for these ambitious men and women is often when they discover that their hard work and dedication have gone unrecognized and find themselves, despite their best efforts, not getting promoted. This can get incredibly difficult, as many people tend to become resentful, get discouraged, or look towards petty office politics as the solution to their problems rather than focusing on revitalizing efforts to be an excellent employee. Though no two situations are identical, there are some common mistakes many go-getters make that can result in them not getting promoted.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Personal Details You Shouldn’t Share In a Job Interview
To prepare for a job interview, most people review what they should say and the most common questions that might be asked. Even if you have the perfect answer for every question, you may not have considered what not to say in your job interview, and this is just as crucial. Sometimes, our willingness to be honest (or frankly, to overshare) can be a bad thing. If you’re trying to land a new job, make sure to review these personal details you shouldn’t share in a job interview as part of your preparation, and you’ll be much more likely to turn that interview into a job offer.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Steps to Take Before Accepting a Job Offer
Receiving a job offer doesn’t mean you should accept it without taking some time for serious consideration. Even if you had a grueling interview process to get the job, there are many things to remember before committing to a position. After all, not every opportunity that arises is actually worth taking. You might think that all you need to do is agree, but you could face dire consequences if you do not think twice. If you suddenly regret your quick decision, you could end up in a difficult situation. Here are some essential steps to take before accepting a job offer.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Beginner's Guide to Investing
You have to start from somewhere to build your riches. While some are born rich and stay rich, and some win the lottery, for the most part you have to make a smart decision somewhere along the way to become rich. If you have been able to save some money and you want to invest, it can be hard to know where to start. While $1,000 is a meager amount to most big-time investors, you have to start somewhere, so let's look at a beginner's guide to investing your first $1,000 to create a lifelong profitable endeavor.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal