Problem: Article: You may not be able to get your boss to agree to let you work from home full-time. However, you might be able to swing a day or two a week on a trial basis. If your boss is unwilling to give you the full-time nod, offer this up as alternative. You could say, "I understand you're hesitant to let me work at home full-time. What about if we tried a day or two a week on a trial basis?" Another option is to use a sick day to prove that you can work from home. When you're feeling lousy enough not to go into work, go ahead and take a sick day. However, spend the day getting as much work done as you can, proving to your boss that you can be productive at home. If you get a trial period, it's time to show your boss you can be just as productive at home as you are at work, if not more productive. Get all your work done before the deadlines, for instance, and try to increase your output over what you used to do in the office. Even if your boss agrees you can work from home, you'll likely still need to show up for some in-office meetings. Stay in the loop, and come in without being told to by your boss. That shows an initiative that will keep your boss happy.
Summary: Compromise. Show your boss you can do it. Be productive. Come in as needed.

Problem: Article: The use of pesticides to treat pets--particularly permethrin, which is toxic to cats and has been known to kill indiscriminately--is somewhat controversial. Read the ingredients listed on any commercial anti-tick product, and do your research to make sure that they're safe for your dog. Ask your veterinarian before using any pesticide on your dog. If you want to avoid the toxins and pesticides found in most tick repellents, you can use ingredients from your home and garden to protect your dog from tick attacks. Mix equal quantities of diatomaceous earth (natural diatomaceous earth, made from tiny fossilized water plants--not pool-grade diatomaceous earth); Neem powder (Indian tree containing the pesticide oneliminoid, the powder which can be found in health stores); and yarrow (a skin-soothing herb and natural tick repellent that grows wild across the northern hemisphere). Pour the mixture into a shaker jar. Ruffle your dog's hair to expose the skin, and methodically apply small amounts of the powder from the back of your dog to the front of your dog. Be sure to cover the neck area. For a medium-sized dog, you should need about a teaspoon's worth of the dust. Apply it to your dog each month, and it may keep away ticks. Mix two tablespoons of almond oil with Rose Geranium Oil or Palo Santo, and dab a few drops on your dog's neck before you head out into the woods. You can also place the oil directly onto the dog's collar. Re-apply weekly. To make a citrus repellent: Cut a lemon into quarters and put it into a pint jar. Cover it with boiling water and let it steep overnight. Put the solution in a spray bottle and spray all over the dog, especially behind the ears, around the head, at the base of the tail and in the arm pits. Mix several drops of Palo Santo into your favorite organic lavender shampoo. Lather into your dog's fur, and let the suds sit on your dog for twenty minutes before rinsing. This may work to kill any existing ticks and prevent new ones from latching on. . Apple cider vinegar may may your dog's blood slightly more acidic, making it less appealing to ticks and fleas. Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your dog's food or water dish as a preventative measure. Consider spraying your dog with apple cider vinegar instead of pesticidal tick repellent. Fill a spray bottle with the cider vinegar and lightly coat every inch of your dog before you venture into a tick-infested area. Bear in mind that this is a home remedy, and it may not be as immediately effective as pesticide treatments. However, apple cider vinegar is not as potentially threatening to your dog's health.
Summary: Consider keeping your dog pesticide-free. Consider making your own anti-tick powder. Make a homemade herbal tick "collar". Make natural tick shampoo. Make a natural flea and tick remedy with apple cider vinegar

Problem: Article: You can search for brokers through the Investment Advisor Public Disclosure's (IAPD) website. Make sure to read the brokers' ADV form, which contains information about the broker's business practices, conflicts of interests, and fees. Use BrokerCheck to research a broker's professional background and qualifications. Choose brokers that belong to reputable governing bodies such as the National Association of Securities Dealers and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Regular brokers work directly with their clients, while broker-sellers act like a middleman between a brokerage firm and the client. Typically, regular brokers are more reputable than broker-sellers. Broker-sellers may have hidden fees that can prevent you from making the most out of your investment. Because a broker-seller's services can be cheaper than the services provided by a regular broker, some people may choose a broker-seller over a regular broker. Because discount brokers do not offer as many services as full service brokers, they are typically cheaper. However, choose a discount broker that offers their investors free advice on investments. Unlike full service brokers, discount brokers typically do not provide their clients with research and advice, personal consultations, or tax and estate planning. The cost of a discount broker can range from $0 to $6 USD per trade. Full service brokers provide many services that may be beneficial to a beginner investor, such as help managing your account, offering one-on-one advice, and providing you with research to help you make a sound investment. These services may be worth the money if you are a new investor. The cost of a full service broker can range from $5 to $20 USD per trade. Brokers typically make a $5 to $10 USD commission off of every trade that you make. If you plan to actively trade your stocks, then choose a broker with a low commission fee. If you choose a broker with a high commission fee, half of the money you make may go to your broker instead of you. Because buy-and-hold investors do not do a lot of trading, your account may be inactive the majority of the time. Choose a broker that does not charge for inactivity or monthly fees. Since you are interested in long-term gains, it is ok to have a broker with a slightly higher trade commission fee. Most brokers, but not all, typically require a minimum balance of $500 to $1,000 USD or more to open an account. However, fee structures that seem complicated typically contain hidden fees. Read the fee summaries and account agreement carefully before you make a decision, especially if the broker's rates seem too good to be true. Make sure to read over the broker's withdrawal guidelines and fees as well. Some online brokers do not require a minimum deposit.
Summary:
Research different brokerage companies. Choose regular brokers over broker-sellers. Use a discount broker if you are a young investor. Pay for a full service broker if you have the funds. Find a broker with a low commission fee if you are a trader. Avoid brokers who have inactivity fees if you are a buy-and-hold investor. Select a broker with a straightforward fee structure.