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Lucy is part of Generation Y, the generation born between the late 1970s and the mid 1990s. She’s also part of a yuppie culture that makes up a large portion of Gen Y. I have a term for yuppies in the Gen Y age group—I call them Gen Y Protagonists & Special Yuppies, or GYPSYs. A GYPSY is a unique brand of yuppie, one who thinks they are the main character of a very special story.
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Note: Don’t steal this letter or even parts of it. The reason this letter works is because it’s so customized to the writer’s situation and the job she’s applying for. The idea here is inspiration, not copying! Here’s some background from the writer before we get to the letter itself: 20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don't Get. Congratulations Graduate! Eleven Reasons Why I Will Never Hire You. Negotiating on the Job, Part 2: Preparing for Negotiation. 4 Non-Annoying Ways to Follow Up After an Interview. Amazing Career Advice For College Grads From LinkedIn's Billionaire Founder. CrowdFunding/CrowdSourcing. Google Is Hiring: The Secret To Getting A Job At Google.
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The 44 Healthiest Companies to Work For. For employees at these 46 companies, going to the office is hardly the daily grind. From software companies to food service businesses, these workplaces are making the 9-to-5 a happier, healthier place every day. That means providing workers with benefits such as on-site fitness classes, child care centers, healthy subsidized meals, and fun perks like regular happy hours, company retreats, and open, light-filled office spaces.
Each company is listed according to rank, although each size category is a separate division (meaning that #1 in the "huge companies" field is not comparable with the #1 entry in "tiny companies"). While each of the companies described below (and many others that didn't make this list) have exemplary health benefits, we looked for businesses with perks that go truly above and beyond what's expected. Read on to find out which companies made the cut (and check out last year's list, too). Huge Companies (20,000+ Employees) 1. Photo: General Electric.