Whether you’re new to Los Angeles or just new to the job force, you may need some tips on filing your taxes.  Survive the City has them! Continue reading »

You’re Not Alone Out There

I was recently “friended” on Facebook by an adult friend of the family. It was immediately strange to see a fifty-year-old’s updated status next to that of some guy I had a class with, and all of a sudden Facebook felt very weird. Continue reading »

After working your butt off in high school so that you can work your butt off at a good college, the next natural step would be to find a job that will let you work your butt off for money. Unfortunately in the current economy, this is easier said than done.  The climate of downsizing and lay-offs is keeping us from getting jobs, let alone the chance to be fired from them, which is especially dismal for students who racked up debt or loans to pay for the education that was supposed to ensure them gainful employment. Continue reading »

In Hollywood, the mud slings pretty hard.  If you’re a celebrity, reputation bashing seems to come with the territory whether you’re able to manage it or not.  After all, that’s what trashy magazines are for, right?

But what if you’re just an average squirrel trying to get a nut?  If you own your own business or are just getting started in your career, reputation bashing can do a harsh number on your bottom line.  Furthermore,  technology being what it is today–with everything right at our fingertips and a background check only a Google listing away–it can be tough to bury even one bad comment under a rock.

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Moving to any new place can require not only packing up your books and underwear, but packing it in at your old place of employment. If you just moved to Los Angeles, or have been here a while and now are looking for a new challenging career, using a temp service can help you break into the employment scene in your new neighborhood or new field. There are plenty of temp services to choose from here in LA, but finding the one for you that will get you on the career track you want takes a little research. We’ve done the hard work for you, so get your resume together and let’s go. Continue reading »

If you’ve moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, I will limit my synical “you’re not the only one,” comments. Afterall, this is Hollywood, so your move was appropriate. However, I don’t have to tell you that it is a whole new world from your high-school drama class. That said, there are tons of opportunities to get your foot in the door. Continue reading »

You may have heard this before: business is run differently in LA.

Maybe you’ve scoffed at it: how different could it be? Work is work, right? Well, yes and no. Most of the same rules and regulations apply, but for the sake of saving you a bit of trial-and-error, the following three things are the most important to keep in mind.

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