Archive for October, 2005
Picking the right time to go
Australian Financial Review
Andrew Banks, managing director, Talent2:
The time to leave a job is when you have given it your best shot; you’ve probably been there more than five minutes, so no one can say you haven’t given it its due merit. You feel you’ve stopped learning and growing and therefore you’re not gaining any more [...]
Low-cost advice still an investor’s pipe-dream
Australian Financial Review – Special Report – FINANCIAL PLANNING
Low-cost advice may mean low-quality advice and advisers tend to encourage a ‘holistic approach’ which never comes cheap, writes Miriam Hechtman.
With Australians spending more, using greater credit and saving less, the need for financial advice is paramount. But very few are willing or able to pay the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Workers seek solace in midday spirituality
Australian Financial Review
Religious discussion or practice is a popular option for city workers, with churches, mosques and synagogues conveniently located in most central business districts.
The City Bible Forum, an activity of ministry organisation Ecom (Evangelising Commerce), runs lunchtime religious talks in the Sydney CBD. Karen Gettens, a senior associate at the law firm Blake Dawson [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Let’s do lunch takes on new meaning
Australian Financial Review
Meal breaks may be under pressure but some CBD workers are using the time for a range of activities. Miriam Hechtman reports.
Monday, around midday, and Kaleem Mohammad leaves his Telstra office at the Melbourne Docklands for lunchtime prayers at the city’s mosque. Tuesday, just on lunchtime, and lawyer Tonia Komesaroff walks four blocks [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cardholders urged to find out what’s in store
Australian Financial Review – Special Report – Credit Cards
Tread carefully when choosing a store card, writes Miriam Hechtman.
The perks for signing up for a store card are worth considering. No annual fee, convenience, in-store discounts, fuel saver vouchers and interest-free periods. But consumers who want to make their store card work for them, rather than [...]
