For example, the salary you are making in your position in Wisconsin won’t go near as far if you are looking at a job that would necessitate relocating to New York. When buying a car, do you just look at the amount of the monthly payment? In theory, you shouldn’t. The same thing holds true with naming a salary range. 401K match.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What you describe is punishable in Wisconsin by imprisonment for up to 3 years and 6 months, plus a fine of $10,000. Wisconsin State Laws Chapter 939.50 Question: Left a job recently due to poor behavior of the company directors. How can I protect myself in case there is ever an investigation? Paranoid?

Marsfield, Wisconsin. As my son is a student at University of Wisconsin, all I can say is “Go Badgers!”. Note : A recent blogpost entitled “Where Can I Find Niches to Further My Career?” brought forth a nice – though brief – comment from one of our loyal readers: “Brilliant article! Thank you!”  . Joyce Behr, Esq. Michael H. Michele.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  . The Wisconsin Equal Rights Division (part of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development) is the state agency that can help you. They have a Milwaukee office at 819 North Sixth Street, Room 723, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203. Now I feel forced to quit. Please – what can I do? . Of course not.

For example, the salary you are making in your position in Wisconsin won’t go near as far if you are looking at a job that would necessitate relocating to New York. When buying a car, do you just look at the amount of the monthly payment? In theory, you shouldn’t. The same thing holds true with naming a salary range. 401K match.

But it’s not exactly normal to have such warm weather this early in the year (not in Wisconsin, anyway). We are only in March, and already we have busted out the shorts and sandals in the Cooley household. How good are you at matching your résumé with the season of your career? You really don’t want to do this. What do you see?

So even though we fundamentally disagree with the carcass show judging process, my son did take care of animals and then kill them, which is no small feat for a kid transplanted from New York City to rural Wisconsin. My son already has experience taking care of an animal and selling it. Last year, his 4-H project was pigs. And pray. Laughs.

But you cannot live in Wisconsin and not drive. had a Wisconsin State ID and a social security card. Executive function means being able to see the big picture and sort through details to arrive at a good decision. You probably have met more than a few people with very poor executive function. have terrible executive function. tried.

Wayne is a Certified Public Accountant and received a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA from Marquette University. He is an owner of M&M Office Interiors in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and resides in suburban Milwaukee. addition to his consulting work, Wayne is a dynamic speaker and published author.

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana deputy attorney general was fired Wednesday after he suggested — among many provocative remarks on a private Twitter account and blog — that police use live ammunition to clear union protesters from the state Capitol in Wisconsin. from the February 24th, 2011 USA Today article “ Ind. Burst? Meet Roz Usheroff.

West Allis, Wisconsin. Question 1:  Can my husband sign away my right to speak my mind about his company?  My husband signed a contract today at work with a non-disparagement clause. It reads, “I will not, nor will any member of my family, make any statements about Company Management that is disparaging.” Also, what does “family” mean? J.B.M.

refused to stop flying American Airlines even though smaller, scrappy airlines had more flexible schedules out of Wisconsin. I always thought leaving New York City would be good for me because when you live there, the push to get the best of everything is very strong. These people  are generally unhappy. There’s a spectrum, for sure. say yes.

just encountered this Facebook group where an anonymous employer is boasting about firing people in Wisconsin who signed a Walker recall petition. Question 1:  When leaving a company, should I sign a non-solicit agreement?  Hi, Alan. work for a consulting firm. Is this a valid clause, and should I sign it?  . San Jose, California . Diana.

Living in Wisconsin, I am one of many who follow the Green Bay Packers. And this season has been a pretty amazing one. Until Sunday night, that is. Not only did they lose the game, they were trounced. I’m guessing that not many people thought that the highest seeded team would go out in their first playoff game. Fix the mistakes.

Just in case some readers are not aware, pepper sprays are illegal in DC, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York or Wisconsin. Have you ever been molested before? have, and today’s article is about how to handle molestations. My Molestation Encounter. It was a 3-day train ride (Jan 5-8), with a transit in Chicago. was shocked.

She has a Master’s degree in Corporate Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and has written and lectured on topics such as groupthink, uncertainty reduction and change management, communication competence, effective performance feedback and appraisal, and managing the entitled employee. Attracting Attention.

married a farmer and moved myself and the kids (and sort-of even my ex) to a farm in rural Wisconsin. (This post was originally published on Venture Beat. This photo is by Melissa.). Brazen Careerist is my third startup. People ask me all the time why I gave up my position as CEO. was labeled a heretic and a moron. We were on a roll.

If there were a neurology lab in rural Wisconsin he’d probably send me there because he has told me numerous times, most recently right after he apologized for pushing me, again, that I am emotionally abusive to him. This is the big test. Right here. This is the test to see if you will stick with me even when you know everything. was silent.

All because my niece can come to Wisconsin from Texas and Kate and I could see her and her husband. Then take that opportunity and extend our stay in northeastern Wisconsin to spend some time in Door County for a gorgeously long weekend. photo credit: liber. A term I despise. See how it is framed? It’s all hogwash. Deservedly so.

When you leave New York City to move to Wisconsin it’s like a formal announcement that you are out of the competition. During the year after 9/11 I went to counseling for post-traumatic stress. went to a group that met weekly. The counselors explained that if we told our story over and over again, the story would have less power over us.

The recent drop in temperature here in Wisconsin was a reminder that cooler temperatures are soon to be the norm. I love autumn! had a smile on my face as I broke out the turtleneck and sweatshirt for its first use of the season. But I also happened to glance down at my hand. felt the scratchiness of dry skin. Not already , I moaned inwardly.

Fonner (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and Michael E. I know, personally, that I’m happier as a telecommuter than I ever was working in the traditional, commuting work force. But it’s nice to see another survey confirming what I already know. Seventy-three percent even say they eat healthier when working from home.

She changes countries every year, so Wisconsin to Texas is nothing for her. Melissa left yesterday. She moved back to Austin. She moved for a job that I think is totally stupid, but her future employer reads this blog, so I have to watch what I say. can see why she wouldn't want to have to deal with me. So–back to Melissa. In fact–Wait.

Our county, Lafayette, has an auction that is renowned, even in Wisconsin, for having huge community support. When the pig litters came in January, the Farmer helped my son pick out pigs for his 4H project. They picked four, because you never know, really, how a pig will grow. So you start with four and pick two after a few months. a pound.

Green Bay, Wisconsin. Though I’m not licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, these are my thoughts:          . Question : I accepted a position through a temp agency and the same employer the temp agency is working for wants to hire me directly for a different position. have not been given a start date by the temp agency. Julie V.

because I ignore the advice of my neighbors and I drive four hours round trip so my son can take lessons from a music professor at the University of Wisconsin. And, anyway, his teacher at University of Wisconsin is not such a stickler for Suzuki rules. am not talking about graduate school here. We are at ground zero for the Tiger Mom.

Larsen, Wisconsin. Question 1: In South Africa, must I give two weeks notice after two years employment?  I have been on contract with this company for two years two months. Upon the last renewal, we did not agree on the salary, so I did not sign it. resigned. Must I give two weeks notice?  . Magdalena. Johannesburg, South Africa. Patriece.

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Appleton, Wisconsin. Question : My employer, one of the world’s largest retailers, wants to put me on a Performance Improvement Plan (“PIP”). have never once been coached for any kind of problem – performance or misconduct – in the eleven years I’ve been with the company. Can they do this? Answer : Dear Al:    . How do you do that? Best, .

Last week I was invited to be a guest on At Issue with Ben Merens which is heard in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa on Wisconsin Public Radio. The topic was 16 signs it's time to quit your job. The show featured an in-depth chat about how to know it's time to go and tips to set up a plan to leave a job.

That class led to more classes , with Bill completing a Human Services Certificate program from Louisiana State University and earning 12 business administration credits from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. As the date of his release neared, he applied to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and chose to major in psychology.

This article, posted by the University of Wisconsin , provides some color to this topic. “ To succeed in life in today’s world, you must have the will and tenacity to finish the job. &# – Chin-Ning Chu. It’s Graduation time again. You know, Pomp and Circumstance or “Pomp and no jobs perchance&# for many.

The State of Indiana: In February, Jeff Cox, an attorney for the state of Indiana was fired for suggesting via Twitter that police officers should “use live ammunition” to dismantle union protestors in Wisconsin. Just in case you’ve forgotten how perilous Twitter can be, here are five examples of tweets that got people canned.

Wisconsin has seen protests over a so-called budget repair bill from the Governor that have not happened since the Vietnam war. Cube Rules Commentary business network employment security job performance Job Search job security Wisconsin Wisconsin protestsphoto credit: BlueRobot. You can control your business network. Will you?

Workplace Trends collective bargaining Madison opinion poll protests public employee public sector survey union unions WisconsinKey Finding: 60 Percent Oppose Taking Away Public Employee Collective Bargaining Rights. Only 18% strongly favor this change. Group Surveyed Well-Balanced Politically. Surprising Openness to Tax Hikes.

← Walking Knowingly into Harm’s Way Three Ways to Build Resilience through Good Timing → Three Consequences of Reneging on Promises Posted on February 24, 2011 by cheeseman It began in Wisconsin and is gaining momentum across the Midwest of the USA. Share this page? Both parties had prerogatives based on local labor laws.

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Since so many blog visitors submit Questions, we’ve decided to devote Saturdays to answering several Questions at once, and have chosen those that call for “shorter&# Answers.  . We hope and expect this will serve our blog visitors to our very best ability, which is our Guiding Purpose.  . Al Sklover.

Wisconsin (wi.jobs). Once upon a time, before the days of Facebook, was a series of computer network systems called USENET. Usenet was (more or less) an online forum without frills as all you could do was post text and share files (mostly pictures). Usenet was comprised of several hierarchal group headings. Go figure. Why should you care?

In 2005 she was given the state of Wisconsin Bar Association Gordon Synikin Award for Excellence in Service and the Dane County Bar Association Individual Pro Bono Award. Attorney Wren has also lectured on immigration issues to various groups, including the University of Wisconsin Business School. citizen spouse. Network!

Long story short, we moved from Seattle, WA, to Wisconsin in December, 2009, and she is happily employed here and I’ve got a consulting gig as well. About a contract position in — you guessed it — Seattle, WA, while we’re now living in Wisconsin. Recruiters are wonderful people. Life is good. For over a year.

What with the new calendar year and the slowly increasing supply of light here in Wisconsin, I’m thinking a lot about time. It seems to me that time – how we think about it and how we use it – has a huge impact on our success. Save time – We all have our time sucks. To get ahead in 2011, identify and minimize your time sucks. Bake time – O.K.,

In the summer, temperatures regularly reach the 90s and the corn grows as high as an elephant’s eye would be, if we actually had elephants roaming the Wisconsin plains. Winter in Wisconsin can be beautiful, and starting a new job can be exciting, but both do require a bit of adapting. In the winter, it’s frostbite and slippery roads.

Can somebody please HELP! .          Mike.          Portage, Wisconsin. Answer: Mike, first of all I want you to know that I love Wisconsin. Question: I am a store manager for a large chain of stores. On Wednesday of last week, I was offered a promotion to manage a larger store at a different location. Be upfront, honest, and frank.

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Kate and I moved back to Wisconsin relatively recently. photo credit: Jason A. Samfield. Business networking , in my opinion, is one of the keys to getting to employment security (instead of job security). Heresy, of course. But…true. Business networking requires follow through and execution. Or this in your corporate world.

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Here in Wisconsin, these past few October days have been amazing. It seems like there aren’t any clouds in the region, and the sky is so blue if you had great eyes you could see straight through to a circling satellite. It reminds me of a weather update I once saw in Alaska, which said the ceiling was “limitless.”. way, but objectively.

" Posted by Annie B on September 29, 2010 at 7:12 pm | permalink | Reply Glue jokes aside, just peel pieces off, leave others, take real creative risks, look at Peter Beard, Karen Blixen (a farm in Africa inspires a farm in Wisconsin?) Is this your first time here? But I loved it. So I bought it anyway. Moving across country. So I did.

Most letters that come across my desk, both at the University of Wisconsin Law School and in my business, are very standard, and rather boring. d like to share with you the following letter, which I received from a student at the University of Wisconsin: I am ashamed to call the last documents I sent you “cover letters.” passion (red?)

This is, of course, after I followed every piece of happiness advice out there and moved to one of the places in America that has the highest density of happiness: Rural Wisconsin. Is this your first time here? If I were an aging rock star or philandering basketball player , this might not be remarkable. But I’m basically a normal person.

And if you want a complete transcript of daily life in Darlington, Wisconsin, get your own blog. Well, it’s not technically illegal to drive without a license in Wisconsin. Is it different farm dress codes in Oklahoma vs Wisconsin? Is it different farm dress codes in Oklahoma vs Wisconsin? Is this your first time here?

They sell their land in Pennsylvania for $20,000 an acre and then move to our region of Wisconsin and buy land for $5000 an acre. You should totally get him a century certificate from the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. Is this your first time here? Posted to: Fulfillment September 22nd, 2010 Del.icio.us am not sure why. It will.

would fly to Wisconsin just to hang out with you. Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Time management is not about tasks Posted to: Management | Time management September 17th, 2010 Del.icio.us Here’s the story. As they pop up. Or something. m trying. Thanks.

Bank of America Deloitte Discovery Communications Ernst & Young General Mills IBM KPMG PricewaterhouseCoopers University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics Wellstar Health Systems Seventeen of the best companies are in financial services, 15 are in hospital/healthcare and nine are in pharmaceuticals. Here are this year’s top 10.

live in Wisconsin, where we spend much of the year longing for summer, and round about March it really can seem like the dream of warmer days will go unfulfilled. We all feel it sometimes. The last few mornings in August I woke up with a feeling so poignant it could have been a physical pain. But it wasn’t. So I thought “longing” might do.

My daughter and I are ardent Green Bay Packers fans, while my husband and son are die-hard Chicago Bears fans (which, in Wisconsin, is a sacrilege. Linkedin Twitter Facebook rss Home About Services & Packages Contact Recommendations Resources The Job Quest Helping You Reach Your Job Search and Career Goals Should You Make Concessions?

John Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Answer: John, in my decades of helping employees, it’s only been a few times that I have heard of such a thing happening. Blog » “How can I stop my resume from being used for unauthorized purposes?” How can I stop my resume from being used for unauthorized purposes?” What are my options? Hope this helps.

Posted by GenerationXpert on September 2, 2010 at 10:42 am | permalink | Reply Brazen Careerist should have a contest where the prize is a trip to Wisconsin to spend the day with you guys at your office because it sounds a lot more interesting than other work places. Is this your first time here? I say that when I give them career advice.

can also tell you that the culture shock from moving to Wisconsin left me lost in ways that still kick the shit out of me sometimes, and I've been here since the 90s. god knows i couldn't move from NY to wisconsin and a farm – that's for sure. Is this your first time here? Find beauty in the process of being lost.

Enjoy the beauty that you have created (decorating) and the natural beauty of a Wisconsin farm. Wisconsin has a harsh climate and harsh people, hang in there. Is this your first time here? Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Feeling lost is part of being great. If you are forging your own path then you are often lost. Or sixth.

We just returned from our local county fair (in Wisconsin) where my daughter showed a Hereford steer. But I don't think cattle breeding in Wisconsin is going to make your fortune. Is this your first time here? Read all the time, among broad sources and materials. It also gave me a burst of hope for our new life on the farm. I ask.

In Minnesota and Wisconsin, Admission Possible runs a program that helps students from low-income communities apply to school. Home About Contact Friday In The Field The Great Employer Series Find Jobs Now! Crazy helicopter parents. And we all know that a without a college degree you will miss out on millions of opportunities. How can I help?

In Minnesota and Wisconsin, Admission Possible runs a program that helps students from low-income communities apply to school. Home About Contact Friday In The Field The Great Employer Series Find Jobs Now! Crazy helicopter parents. And we all know that a without a college degree you will miss out on millions of opportunities. How can I help?

can’t remember where he moved, but he grew up in a really really small town in a state that gets joked about just like Wisconsin. another Wisconsin gal Posted by Kirsten on August 1, 2010 at 8:29 pm | permalink | Reply "Intelligent people should can learn from anyone." Is this your first time here? Wait, please. At all.

But after a year in Wisconsin, I realize that no matter how nice everyone is, I simply don't find it interesting to live here. Is this your first time here? ESPN set aside an hour-long special episode for James to announce that he's going to the Miami Heat. James is extremely talented and has been called the next Michael Jordan.

went to Wikipedia for an explanation, and it turns out that in the rural Upper Midwest (I believe Wisconsin qualifies), dinner is a larger noon-time meal, and supper is a lighter evening meal. Is this your first time here? This makes sense to me. On the Internet everyone is a celebrity. She won and gave the money to charity.) He has a point.

And do you know what Wisconsin natives ask when I tell them I live on a farm? It’s so common for farmers to burn furniture in their yard that people in Wisconsin know which furniture makes the best fire. Is this your first time here? Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook All projects run longer than scheduled. He doesn’t care.

Hope you get to enjoy the great weather we are having here in Wisconsin! Linkedin Twitter Facebook rss Home About Services & Packages Contact Recommendations Resources The Job Quest Helping You Reach Your Job Search and Career Goals 05/21/2010 #FF — Has It Really Been Three Months? Blessings! I’m honored! do belie.

Mine would be guiding either at the Gettysburg battlefield or in the Wisconsin north woods. When we spoke again yesterday, I walked away with some profound boomer advice, and a new take on my own career destination. He let me in on a question that he asks folks who might need help  figuring out what they should be doing in their life/careers.

Margo isn’t a bad driver, unless she’s in Wisconsin. I’m glad you had so much fun in Wisconsin – even if it was at the expense of a giant knot on my head. In the unconference format, we talked about Generation Y and the similarities and/or differences between them and other generations. look up to Andy Gregory.

Will the state of Wisconsin recognize that you're married? Posted by Anna on April 20, 2010 at 9:05 am | permalink | Reply Why would the state of Wisconsin not recognize the marriage? Your blogs are intimate, so I feel I know you… I live near too in Wisconsin, so that adds to it. Welcome to Wisconsin Pen.

Posted by live in wisconsin on April 12, 2010 at 7:04 pm | permalink | Reply Thank you for the pleasant moment. As Nick Englebert said " If a man can't be happy on a little farm in Wisconsin, he doesn't have the makings of happiness in his soul." Is this your first time here? He says March is the mud month. Thanks.

In Wisconsin, there's no common law marriage. So we are exchanging rings in Wisconsin and having dinner in Iowa. I'm tickled (not pink) to see you included the link to Jungs Nursery – a true Wisconsin company. Is this your first time here? Posted to: Interviewing March 24th, 2010 Del.icio.us April 17. Very small.

it happens in Wisconsin. Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to get unstuck in life Posted to: Goal setting | Productivity March 16th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I am a person who lives and dies by her to-do list. Enjoy.

did however skip my senior spring break in order to go to very snowy Wisconsin, and work for my future employer. Career Girl Marketing to Gen Y Women. Home About Archives Write for Us! Blog Directory Contact Subscribe The Senior Series: Should Seniors Skip Spring Break this Year? Senior year spring break is supposed to be a celebration.

Also, now in Wisconsin, because some brainiac brought in the Japanese ladybugs to keep aphids out of the soybeans we have them everywhere in our houses as well. Posted by From Wisconsin on February 27, 2010 at 10:51 pm | permalink | Reply I hate those (new) ladybugs. You live in Wisconsin fer Chirst sakes. How early?” he asks.

link] Posted by From Wisconsin on February 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm | permalink | Reply I love how your posts are written as advise, when they are really a bunch of questions. Is this your first time here? Or maybe I am doing them both at the same time? don’t know. Which it might be. But I don’t think it replaces happiness. Whatever. like no.

Posted by From Wisconsin on February 16, 2010 at 6:59 am | permalink | Reply I was once a linchpin but then my Ohio company merged with some California guys and they had linchpins too. Is this your first time here? Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Seth Godin’s new book, Linchpin , has arrived. read it on the farmer’s sofa. am that.

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Check-up for self-delusion Posted to: Diversity | Self-management | Women February 7th, 2010 Del.icio.us The game is tantamount to cockfighting, only with people instead of animals. But still, the game encourages brain trauma.

" Posted by Elizabeth on January 26, 2010 at 9:42 am | permalink | Reply Remind me never to drive in Wisconsin. Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Workplace news you cannot use Posted to: How to blog | Productivity | Women January 25th, 2010 Del.icio.us

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to manage a college education Posted to: College students January 21st, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook The idea of paying for a liberal arts education is over. Ben left college. Early. Hell yes.

Racist clown as ringleader in a stadium full of people doing a minstrel show in Madison, Wisconsin. Clearly not the young men and women brought up in Wisconsin. Step out of Madison even a little, and Wisconsin is a pretty conservative (i.e., Is this your first time here? asked the farmer if rodeos are bad for the animals. Ughhh.

And I’ve lived in Wisconsin, where, I’m not kidding about this, almost everyone will tell you they are happy. But you can trust me on this, Wisconsin does not offer a lot of choices and opportunities. Now I’m going to preemptively rip on everyone who thinks they are going to comment here about Wisconsin. For example, this post.

by Rich DeMatteo on January 12, 2010 Larry Appleton had just moved to Chicago for a more private life, away from his large family in Wisconsin. Corn on the Job Wisdom for Job Seekers Blog About Archives COTJ Blog Roll Corn Heads Contact Subscribe Are you and your co-workers ‘Perfect Strangers’? And my suggestion is? literally.

have never been surrounded by happy people until I lived in Wisconsin. Wisconsin does quite well :) I am at a crossroads, maybe. If you ask a bunch of people in Wisconsin if they're happy, they'll just say yes. Is this your first time here? And happiness begets happiness. Gretchen reports that she is already happy.

Hope this means you are strolling on a beach someplace with a soothing fruitie drink and giving yourself a break from Wisconsin. Is this your first time here? Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook My company, Brazen Careerist, partnered with PayScale to come up with a list of the Top 50 Employers for Gen Y. Salary negotiations are over.

OUR VINES HAVE TENDER GRAPES focuses on a farm in small-town Wisconsin. Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to bounce back Posted to: Goal setting December 11th, 2009 Del.icio.us But this is the day when my ex-husband sleeps over. That’s right. don’t.

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog My birthday post Posted to: How to blog December 10th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook It's my birthday. I'm going to give a gift to myself today. I hope you will like reading them. Hurrah!

Years ago, I worked in a rural bank, located in a small Wisconsin town similar to Darlington. do know Wisconsin farmer's though. My Wisconsin farmer lives in Hawaii now, because I didn't take the leap of faith. Is this your first time here? don’t understand the normal give and take of conversation. At most. Oh yes.

on December 7, 2009 at 3:38 pm | permalink | Reply "I feel like if I just stay in Wisconsin, if I just stick out, then somehow … I'll just stop being a maximizer. Posted by prklypr on December 7, 2009 at 5:48 pm | permalink | Reply People in Wisconsin don't pay $300 to get jeans that fit perfectly. Trunk. link].

He was with you when you blogged about the men you slept with; how you can't process things well do to Asperger's Syndrome; he stuck by you while you couldn't pay your electric bill (but flew from Wisconsin to L.A. The ironic thing is that his ancestors were the pioneers who settled Wisconsin. She was so smart. eHarmony?

Have I told you that now that I live in Wisconsin I have taken to drinking gas station coffee? mean, there’s the Wisconsin ID department, and the driver’s license department, and the car registration people, and you can even get a passport photo taken here. Is this your first time here? Until now. But now I’m at the DMV. So I guess.

The outcry crosses state boundaries from Wisconsin to Illinois, and sometimes, I think they are googling terms like Penelope Trunk and sex. " Because I came here, and I married a cheesehead, and I got Wisconsin in-laws. too married into a Wisconsin farm family. Is this your first time here? Like I don’t have morals. signed.

know that sounds crazy, but remember that I live in the middle of Wisconsin. know that sounds crazy, but remember that I live in the middle of Wisconsin." But getting haircuts and eyebrows done in cities far across the country means that you haven't yet moved to Wisconsin. Is this your first time here? need a vacation.

have gone from being nearly broke in NYC , moving to Wisconsin , starting a company ,   getting a divorce , traveling every week , while I’m trying to raise kids. Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog What makes a blog successful? Create traffic. Make money.

I came home from this trip with Facebook connections in Canada, Mexico, North Carolina, Chicago, Connecticut, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and South Jersey (which I consider, an extension of Philadelphia). by Rich DeMatteo on November 12, 2009 When I was 12, my parents took my two siblings and I to Jamaica. It was a wonderful trip.

You're using your influence to empower women to not apologize every single day of their lives for stuff like having a miscarriage at work or the fact that they should have the right to choose abortion in Wisconsin, and on their own time-frame rather than the state's. Is this your first time here? Mainstream media stinks.) said yes.

Penelope Posted by Penelope Trunk on November 3, 2009 at 9:52 am | permalink | Reply Wisconsin has tighter non-marital definitions than other States. Posted by Caitlin on November 3, 2009 at 4:08 pm | permalink | Reply When my Wisconsin husband and I were first married we lived on his family's farm. On Wisconsin! Quick.

I wonder what happens in Wisconsin? Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Asperger's at work: Why I'm difficult in meetings Posted to: Diversity | Knowing yourself October 29th, 2009 Del.icio.us This not because they can’t do the work. Doing nothing.