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It's
a Monday at the office, and you're feeling kind of blah. Then,
your always-chipper coworker comes over, compliments your
haircut, shows you a picture of her adorable baby son and
recommends a great restaurant. After she leaves, you can't wipe
that stupid grin off your face. You even start whistling as you
put the covers on your TPS reports.
Well
there's a scientific reason for that, my friend -- cheer is contagious. Scientists from Harvard and UC San Diego
found that knowing someone who is happy makes you 15.3 percent
more likely to be happy yourself.
And
you don't even need to know the person; experts say the bliss
bug extends up to three degrees of separation, like a friend of
your sister's friend. But proximity can matter -- a happy friend who lives within a
half-mile makes you 42 percent more likely to start your day
smiling, but if she moves two miles away, your delight drops by
half.
The
researchers gleaned this information from studying 5,000 people
over the course of 20 years. They think spreading satisfaction
is evolutionarily useful because it makes groups run more
smoothly (you help more people and give more of your time and
money, for instance). It's also been reported that companies
with happy employees make more money. Take that, Bill
Lumbergh.
Joy
also journeys through social networks. Why? Because "your
emotional state depends not just on actions and choices that you
make, but also on actions and choices of other people, many of
which you don't even know," said Dr. Nicholas A. Christakis,
a physician and medical sociologist at Harvard who co-wrote the
study. Felicity doesn't flow as freely at work, however, because
you're more likely to encounter someone who stops your
contentment from circulating.
Like
mirth, misery can also multiply. But don't ditch your dismal
friends just yet. You can build up mental defenses to ward off their virus.
www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/08/a-bug-you-want-to-catch
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Current Resume Briefs
CLERK ~ SEEKS $13/HR
Dedicated, conscientious individual with a solid background
in accounting and administration with contractors and at a
country club. Experienced in A/P, A/R, construction billing,
maintaining office equipment and supplies. Handled receptionist
and switchboard operator duties too. Software includes Solomon,
QuickBooks, Club Connect, and Excel. Supervisor recommends as
"pleasant and performed duties extremely well."
JR. ACCOUNTANT ~ SEEKS $35K
BA Accounting. Recent graduate seeking success-driven and
results-oriented position in Accounting. Possesses over two
years' hands on experience with a small company while attending
college. Skills include entering payroll, posting journal
entries, inputting checks and deposits, end of month close-outs,
and reconciling cash flow during events. Proficient with
QuickBooks, Peachtree, AccPac, and Wolfpak. Eager to get
started!
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER ~ SEEKS $48K
BS Business. Positive, articulate go-getter has 20 years'
experience with construction companies. Set up Timberline
Accounting system; responsible for A/P, A/R, payroll, bank recs,
monthly financials, payroll taxes, quarterly filings, and
workers' comp reports; negotiated and oversaw employee benefits;
reviewed all AIA documents, contract files, change orders, and
insurance certificates. Versed in Timberline (Administrator,
A/P, A/R, Job Cost, General Ledger, Cash Management),
Masterbuilder, Open Systems, ABRA HR. Stellar performer is ready
to improve your bottom line today!
ACCOUNTING MANAGER ~ SEEKS $60K
BBA Accounting. Bright, motivated candidate has almost ten
years' experience, beginning career in public accounting
handling tax/compilations, then progressing to industry
positions with property management, construction, and publishing
companies. Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements
and tax returns; prepared monthly overhead allocations and draws
for projects; managed all aspects of multi-million dollar A/R.
Software: Creative Solutions, Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro,
ProSystem Tax. Amiable and handles pressure with ease!
SR. AUDITOR/ACCOUNTANT ~ SEEKS $65K
MS Accounting, BBA Accounting, passed two CPA parts. Sharp,
articulate professional has a year's audit experience with
E&Y and a year with a local Dallas firm. Responsible for
completing all detailed audit work and financial statement
reporting; performed 404 (SOX) testing and review; supervised
staff auditors; completed year-end testing of cash, debt,
revenue, capitalized interest, debt covenants, minority interest
and tie-out of the 10-K. Available now!
Many other great
candidates available!
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