Jennifer Jordan

Five Signs You're Ready for Country Living

Relocating is full of choices: big house, small house. Short house, tall house. City house, country house. In regards to the latter, both places have advantages. For those who have only lived in the city, the country may be particularly appealing. The following are five signs you are ready to ditch your metropolis for something a little more down home. You are tired of neighbors: Neighbors are good for some... (posted by Jennifer 3 years 343 days ago.)

How to Write a Resignation Letter

To everything turn turn. There is a time to plant, a time to reap. There is a time to laugh, a time to weep. There is a time to build up, a time to break down. And there is a time to resign from your job (we aren't sure why the Byrds didn't include that last one in their lyrics). When this time comes - the time for you to resign from your job, a resignation letter is usually written. Writing a resignation letter seems... (posted by Jennifer 3 years 349 days ago.)

What to Look for in a Renter

A vacation home, a second home, a spare room inside your house: there are several different places you can rent out. Renting your extra space, when it comes down to it, is a great way to supplement your income. Still, there is a fine line between a good renter, a bad renter, and a renter that you may have to take to Judge Judy. Before allowing anyone to move in on your space, properly screen to make sure your houses won't be... (posted by Jennifer 3 years 356 days ago.)

Topics to Avoid on a First Date

Ah dating, it's full of good times, bad times, and times that you will look back on and say, "What the?" Of all the dates, the first date is often the hardest. You want to be witty, you want to be charming, you want to come across as unyielding attractive to the person sitting across from you. You also want to stay away from the taboo topics that can have a person saying "Check please" before the meal is even ordered.... (posted by Jennifer 4 years 6 days ago.)

Business Meetings: Making a Good Impression

For most of us, it's inevitable: if we have a career, we will have to muddle through our fair share of business meetings. The room full of strangers, the stale coffee, the awkward silences, business meetings certainly have their fair share of discomfort. Still, attending a business meeting doesn't have to feel like the equivalent of going before a parole board. With a few tricks of the trade, business meetings... (posted by Jennifer 4 years 6 days ago.)

Your Holiday Party: The Little Things to Remember

Before your holiday party begins, there are a list of items you have to make sure you have in your house. Chairs, check. Food, check. Drinks, check. A table large enough to hold everyone, check check. But, even with all of these items in your possession, it's possible you might forget some of the little things. Keep the following items in mind - and in your house - before your party kicks off: ... (posted by Jennifer 4 years 62 days ago.)