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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Don't Bogart that Textbook....
In our book, Thank You for Firing Me!* we stress that in this economy, going back to school isn't just for kids.
Turn your skills into something useful. Example: you are an out-of-work electrician-hello! Go back to school and turn that energy clean and green. Solar classes can be found at your local community college or online at places such as: http://www.solarclassesonline.com/
There are so many ways you can tweak your skills and bring them into the 21st Century, but our favorite has to be Weed University.
That's right, now that medicinal marijuana is legal in 13 states, there is a need for caring individuals to own, operate and work in pot pharmacies. In fact, one of our children finally found a job that was perfect for her: she works the front desk at a cannabis collective called Spectrum of Kindness. ( http://legalmarijuanadispensary.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=121:north-san-diego-cannabis-clubs&id=2470:spectrum-of-kindness-cooperative&Itemid=118)
"Mom, it's such a great job and the people are so nice," she told us. She works long hours but she loves her job and calls herself "the weed fairy."
And she's not the only person out there collecting a paycheck from an agropharmacologist. (look it up.)
People of all ages- especially in Michigan, a state hit so hard by the recession-are looking to cash in on this job that helps people in pain. Heck, you're practically a saint if you dispense pot!
That fancy-pants newspaper, the New York Times recently published a front page article on Med Grow Cannabis College ( http://www.medgrowmi.com) proving that it's not just for breakfast anymore.
Nope people of all ages- including those in their 40's and 50's are looking to open their own legal pot biz and the cool Prez pretty much has given his blessing and told the feds to back off.
So, if you have a good business sense, a green thumb and can keep your hands off the product, then this is the job for you! Grab your back-to-school clothes, your text books and a roach clip and head back to school.
As the immortal Frank Sinatra once sang, "Doobie, doobie, doo!"
NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/education/29marijuana.html
* Pre-order Thank You for Firing Me! now at BarnesandNoble.com- http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=thank+you+for+firing+me&box=thank%20you%20for&pos=0
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Talking Turkey!
Everyone is talking turkey today which is great- just what WE were thinking. Turkey...jobs... Jobs IN Turkey! HA! How clever are WE?
Anyhoo, if you're tired of pounding the pavement and running out of unemployment benefits perhaps you should get a job....get this...IN TURKEY!
Yep, we said Turkey. Seriously, what do you have going for you here? No girlfriend, no job, no apartment...HELLO! Move to Turkey! Why not...unless you're a woman. Maybe not so exciting. Unless you're married and don't mind wearing that whole burka thing, but you probably do.
So guys, back to the reason you're here...a JOB!
Here are some great gigs in that country called Turkey- gobble, gobble, gobble. Happy Thanksgiving! You can thank us later!
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Starting Date | Jul 26, 09 | |
Salary & benefits |
Salary / month | Negotiable | |
Med Insurance | Yes Partial No | |
Dental Insurance | Yes Partial No | |
Severance Pay | Yes No | |
Holidays | 30 days / year | |
Visa Sponsor | Yes No | |
Airfare | Yes No Negotiable | |
Housing | Furnished - private | |
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Sales Representative / Manager
- Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires
- Cordoba: Cordoba
- Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro
- Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo
- Beijing: Beijing
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Shanghai: Shanghai
- Kunming: Kunming
- Hangzhou: Hangzhou
- Xi'an: Xi'an
- Rural Areas: Rural Areas
- New Delhi: New Delhi
- Tokyo: Tokyo
- Bucuresti (Bucharest)
- Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir
Length of Position: Please contact us using the link at the top of the page for details.
Dates: Please contact us using the link at the top of the page for details.
Description: * Sales Representative
Following is the list of challenges the Sales Professional will face:
-Proactively search potential clients and present Basecent to them
-Manage all stages of the sales process
-Search, develop and manage customer relations and expectations
-Manage your own time and success for that matter
* Sales Manager
Following is the list of challenges the Sales Manager will face:
-Proactively search potential key clients and present Basecent to them
-Manage all stages of the sales process as well as a team of Sales Professionals
-Search, develop and manage customer relations and expectations
-Research, evaluate and recommend changes
-Report directly to the company HQ
-Create and execute local sales strategy
Highlights: * Sales Representative
The position of sales professional is a very challenging one. As Basecent network is constantly growing, we expect you to be active and up-to-date with
technology. You will be reporting directly to the company headquarter on a weekly basis via written report. You will have full freedom of your time and your earnings will be based on your success. Result-oriented bonus system
also applies.
* Sales Manager
The position of sales manager is a very challenging one. As Basecent network is constantly growing, we expect you to be active and up-to-date with
technology and be proficient in sales experience and presenting services/products to clients. In addition, you will manage a team of at least five (5) people at all time. You will have full freedom of your time and your earnings will be based on your success and the success of your team. You will be responsible for the local strategy and its execution. You will be reporting directly to the company headquarter on a weekly basis via written report. The report will include a written performance evaluation for each member of your team as well as recommendation as to how the work process can be improved.
Qualifications: * Sales Representative
You are the right candidate for the position if you:
- Have experience of at least two years in the area of sales
- Are positive, motivated, confident, proactive, always on the move
- Have good command of English as a second language /both verbal and written/
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Want to meet the captains of various industries
- Are good communicator
- Are willing to take control of your own success
Note: We value loyal as well as proactive and enthusiastic people. All candidates will be treated in confidentiality. All candidates will be given an answer /positive or negative/ within 7 calendar days of their applications via e-mail.
Monthly Salary:Commission-based: 1,600 EUR /approx/
* Sales Manager
You are the right candidate for the position if you:
- Have experience of at least three years in the area of sales
- Are positive, motivated, confident, proactive, always on the move
- Have good command of English as a second language /both verbal and written/
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Want to meet the captains of various industries
- Are good communicator
- Are willing to take control of your own success
- Are able and experienced in managing teams
- Are experienced in setting goals, analyzing markets, creating strategies and executing them
- Are a team player
Note: We value loyal as well as proactive and enthusiastic people. All candidates will be treated in confidentiality. All candidates will be given an answer /positive or negative/ within 7 calendar days of their applications via e-mail.
Monthly Salary:Commission-based: 2,500 EUR and up /approx/
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Salary / Pay: Sales Representative - Evaluation Period (6 months): Commission-based: 1500 EUR / month / approx. Post-Eval. Period (ongoing): Salary + Commission-based bonuses Sales Manager - Evaluation Period (6 months): Commission-based: 2400 EUR / month / approx. Post-Eval. Period (ongoing): Salary + Commission-based bonuses
Experience Required: yes
Sales Representative - at least one year of sales experience Sales Manager - 2, pref. 3 to 5 years of sales experience
This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.
Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3-20
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
- Written Application
Basecent's Mission Statement: To create an opportunity for you /businesses of all types and sizes/ to share information and communicate easily with each other and your both potential and existing clients through a comprehensive online-profile-based platform.
Year Founded: 2009
Are you interested in this jobs abroad program? CONTACT BASECENT
For more jobs in....TURKEY...check out http://www.jobsabroad.com/Turkey.cfm