Abbyrose86

For the last 21 years, I worked in international trade as a licensed customs broker, international freight forwarder and international trade consultant. I ended up in that business after having studied Journalism and communication in college. (Strange how that worked) Over the last 3 years I have been trying to change my life and my career, so I left my job, returned to school and am on the last leg of completing my Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration and Economics, and am planning on going on for my masters in International Business. It might seem odd that I decided to formally study the business I was in for 21 years...but there is a reason for that... I hope to teach and write on the subject in the future. I'm a mother of 2 young adults and have many hobbies; reading, researching, writing, blogging, decorating, are my current favorites.
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To my Father….

Today is Father’s day and I wish to honor my father, Gene, who left this world 9 years ago at the age of 75. My father was not perfect, by...

The fragility and unpredicatability of life….

This weekend something happened in my life  that I was NOT prepared for; didn't expect and has shaken some of my beliefs to the very core and at the...

What is a “Real” American?

With all the hoopla behind President Obama's birth certificate and the questions about his citizenship, in addition to the ideals and comments made or alluded to by certain members...

What IS leadership and what kind of leader do WE want?

Too often when surfing the internet and visiting various blogs and other meeting sites, I read comments from ALL sides of the political divide,  that disparage President Obama's leadership...

“Not in My Backyard”

NIMBY....it is a concept that rears it's ugly head too often in the American social culture. While many will agree, in theory, certain things need to be accomplished for the...

Pessimism in the Age of Mass Manipulation and Plutocracy…

At what point is it acceptable to give up on our society? Why does our society insist that people must keep trying when it is evident that...

“The American Dream…a Cautionary Tale”

  Once Upon a time, the American dream for most American’s was to buy a piece of land and erect a house to provide shelter for themselves and their families. ...

UNEMPLOYMENT…is STILL an issue!

Today the topic of unemployment is foremost in the minds of many.  With the highest unemployment rate in decades and the worst economic situation since the Great Depression, with...

Balancing Incentives…

Balance...it is a pivotal aspect in most areas of life and is  an integral part of most philosophical, economic, and political concepts. TOO much of anything, even a good...

Employment at Will…what does it mean?

With all the talk I'm hearing and reading from some that believe Unions and collective bargaining are no longer necessary, I thought I would share a paper I wrote...