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Archive: March 2007

My First Job: Eric Knudson, principal of Base Camp Communications, a strategic marketing firm

Eric Knudson Now: Marketing executive Then: Tennis teacher Current position: Principal of Basecamp Communications, a strategic marketing...

March 30, 2007 | Post a comment

What This Job Pays: biologists

The average salary of a biologist (with a bachelor's or master's degree) in the Seattle area is $60,100 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.

March 30, 2007 |

Summer racket

Worried about getting aced out of summer jobs, Shorecrest High School tennis buddies Marco Dehmel and Doug Jambor devised their own doubles plan: a tennis racquet-stringing business they call "D-Jam."

March 30, 2007 | 32 Comments

Jen Guyer, home stager and co-owner of Staged By Design

Guyer makes a living making vacant Seattle homes more inviting to potential buyers by adding furniture and decorative flourishes she finds on the sale racks.

March 28, 2007 | 4 Comments

My First Job: Christie S. Mueller, insurance-company owner

Current position: Insurance-company owner. First job: Salesperson/cashier.

March 26, 2007 |

What This Job Pays: chief executive officer (CEO)

The average pay for a chief executive officer (CEO) in Seattle is $149,000.

March 26, 2007 |

My First Job: Spyro Kourtis, advertising-agency owner

Current position: President of Bellevue-based The Hacker Group, a direct advertising agency. First job: grocery bagger.

March 16, 2007 |

What This Job Pays: certified public accountant (CPA)

The average pay for a certified public accountant in Seattle is $63,200 a year, with most making from $55,600 to $71,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.

March 16, 2007 |

Good job prospects for grads, but search takes time and effort

College graduates often joke that they can always serve up lattes if they can't get a job in their field. But that's probably not an issue this year. Nationwide, employers are showing more interest in hiring those with fresh diplomas than in years past, particularly in hot fields like high-tech, nursing or accounting.

March 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

A new stay-at-home mom settles into a rewarding routine

My last day at work coincided with my husband's company party, where two very fit and hip stay-at-home moms talked about their recent marathons.

March 16, 2007 | 17 Comments

Therese Littleton, director of curatorial affairs, Science Fiction Museum

Therese Littleton, director of curatorial affairs, Science Fiction Museum A unique background and a lifelong love for science fiction landed Therese Littleton one of the most coveted museum jobs available.

March 15, 2007 | Post a comment

My First Job: Annie Jacobsen, owner/founder of Assisted Transitions, a Seattle move-management company that streamlines the moving process.

Annie Jacobsen, Owner/founder of Assisted Transitions, a Seattle move-management company that streamlines the moving process.

March 11, 2007 |

What This Job Pays: cashier

The average pay for a cashier in Seattle is $9.72 an hour, with most making from about $8.50 to about $11 an hour.

March 11, 2007 |

Support builds for 5 paid weeks of family leave

A bill to give workers up to five weeks of paid family leave — which would be one of the most generous benefits in the nation — was approved on March 5 by the Senate budget committee.

March 10, 2007 | Post a comment

Methods for clearing back-to-work hurdles

Sit down with your partner and kids to lay out the benefits of a working mom, as well as the need for new responsibilities. Ask kids for input and suggestions. Set boundaries, such as, "I do wash this day. If it's not in the laundry pile, you're on your own."

March 5, 2007 | Post a comment