Problem: Article: Most florists have a high school diploma or a GED. Take classes that will prepare you to work as a florist such as biology, botany, art, and any design courses offered at your school. A photography course will help develop your ability to see shapes, forms and patterns, quite useful for a floral designer. Also read as many books and blogs as you can about flowers, plants, and gardening. Consider taking business and economics classes in high school as well. These are important aspects of the floral industry too. Although it is not always required, it is increasingly more difficult to enter and to be competitive in this field without some kind of formalized training. Post-secondary education can provide you with the skills you need to become a florist. Private floral schools, vocational schools, and community colleges offer certificates and/or diplomas. Your training will cover topics such as horticulture, outdoor foliage, indoor floral design, greenhouse maintenance, wedding design, decorating, business skills, event planning, and crop care. Look for programs that are approved by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) or licensed by the state. Check with the school to see if they will provide you with flowers, containers, and supplies while you are enrolled in the program. Make sure that you can take home every floral design you make in the program to be assured of getting the best value. Formal training is very helpful whether you plan to work in a floral business, become a supervisor or if you ever plan on opening your own floral business. A four year degree in horticulture, floriculture, or floral design is an option as well. Whether you receive formal training or not, working with an experienced florist is one of the best ways to develop your skills. This will also give you the opportunity to see what it would be like to work as an actual florist. Many florists begin by working as a cashier or delivery person at a florist shop. Look for opportunities at grocery stores, general merchandise stores, and flower shops. Also consider a formal apprenticeship. This provides hands-on experience without the cost of school. Learn as much as you can while you are working under someone else. Pay attention to the techniques of creating arrangements as well as customer service and the business side. Call or visit a local florist shop and let them know that you are interested in becoming a florist. There may be an opportunity for you to work full-time, part-time, or volunteer. The American Institute of Floral Designers offers a Certified Floral Designer credential. A certification is not required, but it will demonstrate that you are serious about your craft and have a certain level of proficiency. Certification requires an online test and a hands-on design evaluation. You will score better on the exam if you have formal florist education. Being certified will also help you stand out when you are looking for a job.
Summary: Graduate from high school. Get formal training. Get hands-on experience. Become a certified floral designer.

Problem: Article: Before you ask out your coworker, you should first be aware of the company policy. Many companies have a strict no-fraternizing policy, banning romantic relationships within the company. Others are much more lenient, requiring only that you inform your supervisor. If you love your job and want to keep it, and your company forbids relationships between coworkers, consider dating someone from outside of your job. If you want to ask your coworker out, be sure to do so out of earshot of others. Pull them aside or ask them to go for a walk or to lunch with you. Ask them if they would consider going on a date with you. Reassure them that they have time to consider it given the trickiness that a relationship could bring. You might say something like "Sally, I know that we work together, but I really like you. I'm hoping you'll go out with me this weekend if you're free. I know this could potentially put us in an awkward situation, so I understand if your answer is no." If they say yes, then spend some time alone with them outside of the office. Try to go to places that you know your coworkers or boss aren't likely to go so that no one finds out before you are ready. If you break up with a coworker, know that you can't avoid them like you might be able to do with other exes. Dating this person will mean that they are a part of both your professional and personal life. Avoid spending everyday together in the early stages until you know that this is a person you want to pursue wholeheartedly. If you are a supervisor, know that you are held to a higher standard and could potentially get into trouble if you date your subordinates. If you have the ability to fire or promote someone, then you should not date them. Date only those who you do not supervise at your job. If you know that the person you are interested in has a spouse or significant other, do not pursue them. If they have also dated others in the office in the past, it is probably best not to date them, as this could create some jealousy. Find out this information by asking your coworkers covertly, checking their social media accounts, or noticing wedding rings or pictures of spouses on their desk. You can ask your coworkers questions like "So I know Marsha and Ashley and Jim and Marissa started dating while working here. Do you know of anyone else who dates or has dated here in the office?"
Summary: Know the company policy. Have a conversation in private. Spend some time together. Take it slow. Date your peers. Date those who are available.

Problem: Article: If you can connect a phone, tablet, or computer to the network and access the webpage that you're having trouble with on your primary device, the issue is definitively with the device and not the router. Not being able to connect with the second device doesn't necessarily mean that the router is the problem. This is one of the quickest ways to test your DNS connections. Download a different free browser such as Firefox or Chrome and attempt to connect to the internet; if the problems persist, you can rule out browser problems as the reason for your DNS server not responding. If the issues are resolved, uninstalling and then reinstalling your old browser will likely fix the problem. This will clear your router's cache and thus may resolve DNS errors. To do so: Unplug your modem's power cable as well as your router's power cable. Allow both your modem and your router to sit for at least 30 seconds. Reconnect your modem and wait for it to come back online. Reconnect your router to your modem and wait for it to come back online. If you're already using Ethernet, skip this step. If you can connect to a web page while using Ethernet, the problem may stem from your router. You'll most likely need to reset it. If you can't connect to a web page while connected via Ethernet, your DNS settings may be the problem.
Summary:
Try connecting with a different device. Try a different browser. Power cycle your modem and router. Connect your computer to your router via Ethernet.