twenty-somethings.com http://twenty-somethings.com/blog a one-stop site to deal with the angst of life in your twenties Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:40:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Technology Unifies Twenty-Somethings http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/24/technology-unifies-twenty-somethings/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/24/technology-unifies-twenty-somethings/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:40:02 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=188 We at twenty-somethings.com hate being pigeon-holed just because we’re a part of a certain generation…but this article struck us as right on. It seems like there’s a unifying theme to our generation: use of technology. Do you fit the following criteria?
  • Sleep with your cell phone by the bed (charging or not)
  • Have a profile on a social networking site
  • Use your phone for texting (apparently this is still not common practice!)
  • Use your cell phone as your only line (no landline)
  • Get your news from the internet

    • Yeah, it caught us too. Check out msnbc.com for the full story.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/24/technology-unifies-twenty-somethings/feed/ 0     How to Take Control of your Web Identity http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/22/how-to-take-control-of-your-web-identity/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/22/how-to-take-control-of-your-web-identity/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:25:08 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=183 google-chrome-web-browser1What people see when they Google (or Bing) you can make or break an impression…especially with an employer or a first date. But how do you control what they find? Fast Company details how to control your web identity.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/22/how-to-take-control-of-your-web-identity/feed/ 0     ‘7 Websites Every Traveler Needs’ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/30/7-websites-every-traveler-needs/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/30/7-websites-every-traveler-needs/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:26:47 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=180 business-travelProgram these into your iPhone, Blackberry or browser…from bathroom locations, to subway maps, to airport info, to travel advisories, Travel & Leisure Mag has you covered with ‘7 Websites Every Traveler Needs‘.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/30/7-websites-every-traveler-needs/feed/ 0     NYT: 3 Facebook Settings You Should Check Now http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/24/nyt-3-facebook-settings-you-should-check-now/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/24/nyt-3-facebook-settings-you-should-check-now/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:38:28 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=177 facebook-logoA crucial piece of info for all twenty-somethings on Facebook – the New York Times explains the 3 settings you should check now to make sure your profile is only seen by the people you want to see it.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/24/nyt-3-facebook-settings-you-should-check-now/feed/ 0     How to survive waiting for a wedding proposal http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/20/how-to-survive-waiting-for-a-wedding-proposal/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/20/how-to-survive-waiting-for-a-wedding-proposal/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:48:50 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=174 engagementringWith men and women waiting later to get married (the averages are close to 29 and 27, respectively), it’s no wonder that one person in a relationship can end up ready to get married before the other. YourTango.com investigates how to survive waiting for a wedding proposal and gives some advice to women (and men) waiting.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/20/how-to-survive-waiting-for-a-wedding-proposal/feed/ 0     Men marrying more educated, richer wives http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/19/men-marrying-more-educated-richer-wives/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/19/men-marrying-more-educated-richer-wives/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:43:58 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=172 Generation X has changed the tide – marriage now provides *men* with more stability than women according to the Pew Research Center. Learn more about this changing dynamic between men and women at the New York Times online.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/19/men-marrying-more-educated-richer-wives/feed/ 0     How to Survive and Ace a Job Interview http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/13/how-to-survive-and-ace-a-job-interview/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/13/how-to-survive-and-ace-a-job-interview/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:31:43 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=169 57363871Put your internet stalking sleuthing skills to work and blow your competition out of the water with these interview survival tips from GQ. Who knew your addictions to Facebook and blogs could payoff?

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/13/how-to-survive-and-ace-a-job-interview/feed/ 0     How to Be Financially Stable When You’re Young http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/13/how-to-be-financially-stable-when-youre-young/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/13/how-to-be-financially-stable-when-youre-young/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:58:01 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=159 money-bagLet’s face it, most New Year’s resolutions involve getting fitter and more financially stable…especially in recession. Details Mag provides some advice on avoiding the single-guy traps that sap you of your later wealth.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/13/how-to-be-financially-stable-when-youre-young/feed/ 0     How to Find the Perfect Gift for a Woman http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/09/how-to-find-the-perfect-gift-for-a-woman/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/09/how-to-find-the-perfect-gift-for-a-woman/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:11:55 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=164 presentWomen can be confusing…and finding the gift that sends the right message can seem impossible! Details Mag to the rescue with a gift guide the women at t-s.com will gladly endorse (they suggest shoes!) to help you pick the perfect gift for your sister, coworker, Mom and significant other.

    ]]>     http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/09/how-to-find-the-perfect-gift-for-a-woman/feed/ 0     How to get a raise or promotion in 2010! http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/07/how-to-get-a-raise-or-promotion-in-2010/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/07/how-to-get-a-raise-or-promotion-in-2010/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:03:52 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=157 You’ve held tight in your current job through the recession…and now that it looks like the economy’s stabilizing, when’s the right time to start going after that raise or promotion? Here’s how you can do it this year – check out MSNBC.com’s ‘How to Get A Raise or Promotion in 2010‘.

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