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Do you live to work or work to live?

Whether you're a fully-fledged 'my-blackberry-never-leaves-my-hand' workaholic or you juggle swords and flaming torches on a unicycle for small change, how you earn your crust is an important part of your life.

Here at YourShout you can put some fun back into your work, have your say and keep up-to-date with the latest innovative work practices.

You might even have an idea that will be absolutely revolutionary and innovative and change the workplace forever. Speak up. We want to hear from you!
quiz, quit job Even in times of economic turmoil, people are still applying for new jobs, changing jobs or deciding to stick it out where they are.

Smart employers are wracking their brains for innovative ways to keep their best staff while others (not very bright bosses) are letting their best and fairest slip through their HR fingers and into the hands of the competition. Mistake!

Do this quick quiz to find out what you should do - stay or say 'bye, bye'?

Go directly to the Career quizzes page and check out all the quizzes. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
It's resume writing time! You've found your dream job with a dream salary to match and you really, really want it. You hit most of the key selection criteria but there are a couple of skills you haven't quite mastered. Do you lie?

Have you lied on your resume or CV or have you just fudged the truth a smidgen? Cast your vote now - it's anonymous!
Have you ever lied on your resume?
Yes – I've made up entire jobs or qualifications!
Yes – I've stretched the truth a little...
No, I wouldn't risk it.
  
Are you really serious about getting that next job? Check out our great career advice about writing a truly great (and truthful) resume.
How do you relieve stress at work? Some companies offer free massages at your desk, others have gym facilities.

Now for something completely different - What about office football? Ping pong tournaments between sales and editorial? Check out how the Career FAQs team lets off some steam here!
What do you do at your office to keep stress levels at a workable level? Why not create your own video and post it on Career FAQs' YouTube site.

The video that gets the most hits could well be yours and you’ll be famous as well as stress free. Anyone who has contacted Career FAQs over the past four year would be familiar with Captain Careers and Jemima Jobbs. Some of you may be facebook friends of this dynamic careers advice duo on Facebook.

Well, the Captain and Jemima have been travelling the world to visit Australians working overseas. Check out the photo galleries showing places they have visited and have a bit of fun seeing if you know where each photo was taken.

Captain Careers travel photo gallery
Check out where the Captain has been and see if you can get all the locations right.

Jemima Jobbs travel photo gallery
Check out where Jemima has been on her travels and see if you can get all locations right.