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THE MONSTER.COM INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL (IP) NEWSLETTER

Monster.com is your online career home, whether you want to start a new
business, test out a new industry or strike out on your own. What's up
in the Independent Professional Zone this week?

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IN THIS ISSUE: September 3, 1999

-- Monster Talent Market Update
-- Success Story: Judd M. Miller, Web Site Developer
-- Free Agent Guide: Tired Of Your Job? Do Your Own Thing!
-- Join the Crowd! Ask our Experts or Join the Free Agent Chat
-- Talent Market Poll: What irks you the most about the life of the
self-employed?
-- Monster.com Airship

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Monster Talent Market Update

Over 64,000 of you have registered already, with more than 19,000 current
auctions. Join this innovative auction-style environment at:
http://talentmarket.monster.com

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Success Story: Judd M. Miller, Web Site Developer

"Web development comprises only one third of my 'career.' The other two
thirds are screenwriting and volunteer fire fighting. Being independent
gives me the time and scheduling flexibility to pursue these other
interests and make my best, well-rounded contribution to society." To
find out more about Judd Miller, read his story at:
http://content.talentmarket.monster.com/weeklysuccess/

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Free Agent Guide: Tired Of Your Job? Do Your Own Thing!

"But what do I have to sell?"
"So who's buying and where do you find them?"
Here are some hints to help you find your answers:
http://content.talentmarket.monster.com/weeklyarticle/

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Ask our Experts

Do you have questions about the perils and rewards of working on your own?
Our experts are available throughout the week in message boards and chats.
Post a question to one of our two Independent Professional Experts:

Ask the Free Agent Advisor
http://my.monster.com/forum.asp?forum=800

Ask the Work-from-Home Coach
http://my.monster.com/forum.asp?forum=801

or

Join the group discussions Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. EST at
http://content.talentmarket.monster.com/chats/index.asp?redirect=chat.asp

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The Monster.com Poll: We Asked, You Answered

This week we asked: What irks you the most about the life of the
self-employed?

You said:
-- No paid health insurance: 72%
-- No paid vacations: 19%
-- No free office supplies: 7%
*390 total votes

Tune in Monday for next week's poll question: What do you miss most about
working in an office?
http://independentprofessional.monster.com

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Monster.com Airship

Glue yourself to the TV! Watch the following programs to see air coverage
provided by the Monster.com blimp:
-- Thursday, September 9: MTV Video Music Awards, MTV
-- Sunday, September 12: New York Jets vs. New England Patriots, CBS

You can find more information about the blimp (including pictures) at:
http://www.monster.com/about/airship/

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