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Mobile phones, what would we do without them? |
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Written by Administrator
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Mobile phones, what would we do without them? There was a time when we managed to live without these amazing devices. But now it seems altogether impossible to leave our homes without a mobile phone. They make life so much easier in so many ways. We can be reached nearly anywhere by nearly anyone. Important news need not wait for the time it takes to deliver a letter. We can now send text messages, even photos and videos, via our mobile phone! We have seen the mobile progress from what was once housed in a large bag, and a device the size of a subway sandwich, to super-slim flip phones. Basic models are becoming more affordable. Great mobile phone deals are regularly advertised on the internet.
 These cheap mobile phones have resulted in even 8 year old's walking around with their own phone that their parents have purchased for them! Whether it is an important phone call letting our family know we made it safely to our destination, or just a quick call to a friend reminding them to bring a bag of ice to our party, mobile phones have made our life just a little easier. |
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Written by Administrator
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A new site has been launched for travellers to share their experiences. Visitors to Trippedoff.com can read about real experiences that other travellers or locals have had around the World.
Members of Trippedoff.com can share their own experiences, list and review hotels and restaurants, and be part of the Tripped Off community. The site has social networking features that allows members to connect with each other, build up karma points and share information.
People can join for free at Trippedoff.com |
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Job Interviews: Prepare to be Questioned |
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Written by Martin Style
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Interviewing can be a tough process and I've had my share of being on either side of the interviewing desk, so much so that I actually quite enjoy going to job interviews now because I see it as an opportunity to take the next step in my career. Interviews for me now are more about finding out what the company has to offer me just as much as me selling myself to them, and I believe that once you've been through the process countless times, you'll start to think this way too.
As an interviewer, I've seen quite a few people that have just made mistakes from the moment that I've met them. One interview that springs to mind was for a Web Designer, where a young man turned up with a girl and when I asked him to go through to the meeting room where we would have the interview, he asked if she could come along. After a short uncomfortable silence, I said okay. Once we were sat down, my first question was "is this your girlfriend", in a rather incredulous tone. He replied that it was. Great. The guy turned out to come across as being quite arrogant and I guess you have to be to bring your girlfriend into an interview.
- Tip No. 1: Don't bring your girlfriend to an interview.
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Lost Your Car Keys? What Not to Do. |
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Written by Martin Style
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I recently lost my car keys.. in the snow in Thredbo.. on a Sunday. I only realized when I got back to the car and checked every pocket in my ski suit. I then had to trek back in my ski gear, since my shoes were in the trunk, to the ski hire place where my girlfriend was waiting and tell her what had happened with a most dejected look on my face. Luckily, I have a very kind and understanding girlfriend.
First port of call was the NRMA. I'd always thought that the NRMA could solve all my problems when it came to anything car related. Unfortunately, I was wrong.. dead wrong. The best that they could do, as told to me by the semi-friendly voice at the end of the phone whilst I was trying my best not to start to panic, was to call a patrolman and get the phone number for a locksmith. The five minutes that they took to try and locate the patrolman felt like five hours and when they finally got back to me, they told me that they couldn't find him as he was out. We were pretty much on my own on this one. Thanks very much, NRMA.
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