What makes a good boss? Nov 10, 2009
"The days of IT professionals working nine to five are gone. Project managers work flexible schedules in different time zones from around the world," Botha explains. "Good bosses focus on getting the job done, not on measuring the hours that a subordinate sits in the chair at the office.". (CNN)
Women are Half of all U.S. Workers Oct 17, 2009
That hasn't been my experience but hey, if you think most women want to do a nine to five stresser, then come home and deal with the kids, go for it. It's only fair that we men stay home and watch TV and do the "backbreaking" work of housecleaning for a couple of decades to even things out. (CBS News)
Fall Fashions for Full-Figured Women Sep 3, 2009
Once our working girl has worked from nine to five, it's time to go from the desk to dinner. The great news: You don't have to go home and change, just remove the cardigan and the belt and you're good to go. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Ertischek: The harrowing tale of my ruler Aug 14, 2009
I imagine the rulers join the stapler, the Scotch tape dispenser, the eraser, pencils and pens in a lovely rendition of Dolly Parton s Nine to Five. But I think the rulers are working out their differences and are getting along, but there s probably a struggle to decide which ruler is the ruling ruler. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Read Q&A Mar 5, 2009
There was Ernestine, the supremely unhelpful telephone operator, among many others on the sketch-comedy series "Laugh-In." Every bit as funny was Violet Newstead, who fantasizes about poisoning her boss in the hit movie "Nine to Five." Dramatic roles include Linnea Reese, the gospel-singing mom in Robert Altman's "Shortcuts," while on the small screen she has played "Murphy Brown's" boss and President Bartlet's secretary on "The West Wing.". Of course, one of her most outrageous roles was... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
AROUND THE USA: Arts feel economic impact Mar 2, 2009
Full-time staff shrank from nine to five, the remaining employees gave up benefits, and Taphorn cut her own pay, she said. She asked friends to reduce or waive their fees for jobs like lighting design. (USA Today -- Life)
