Despite all of the news about the historically low unemployment rate, the job market is a tough one, especially for Generation X job seekers. Gen Xers looking for work may find it difficult to change jobs or re-enter the job market. Instead of hiring older, more experienced workers, companies gravitate toward recruiting and hiring much […]
Are you stuck in a toxic job? Is your boss power-hungry, employing manipulation tactics to ensure his team pledges loyalty to the profession? Does walking into work fill you with a sense of dread? Do coworkers often call out? You might work in a toxic workplace if you said “yes” to those questions. Let’s explore […]
It’s a common belief that in order to land a high-paying job, you need to have a four-year college degree or higher. While that may be true in some occupations, like the medical field, that’s not always the case. There are numerous in-demand careers paying high salaries, all without the benefit of a college degree. […]
Once you’ve reached retirement age, your free time is yours to do as you wish. You can spend your days doing things around the house, going on day trips and vacations, or spending quality time with family and friends. You might invest more time in hobbies and other interests. Sometimes, your hobbies, like the ones […]
Most people look forward to retirement. Even those who know they’ll be on a limited income look forward to the day when they no longer need to work. However, sometimes what looks like a great thing in the beginning can start to get old after a while. Sometimes, tight finances weigh on you, and you […]
Remember that kid who sat at the front of each class, eager to answer the teacher’s questions? The child who helped other students struggling with homework out of their own kindness? Certain qualities in children or young adults point to success later on in life. A person with a positive mindset about failure and someone […]
Some people work at their jobs because they need a paycheck to survive. Others are fortunate enough to have occupations that they love. If you’re in the latter camp, congratulations! If not, you can still get there by monetizing your hobbies. There’s a niche market for your favorite pastimes, which you can easily turn into […]
With an estimated 7.1 million USAmericans out of work, it’s clear that this country has no shortage of poor interviewers. Sure, applications get lost in the shuffle. The economy is probably not as robust as official numbers suggest. But a heck of a lot of our compatriots are just, simply, blowing the interview process. The […]
Being formally retired does not mean you have to be completely retired. You may still be restless or in need of extra income after your first career ends, and there are plenty of ways to occupy your time while getting paid. Of course, not every job is fit for the typical retiree. You probably don’t […]
Sometimes college isn’t a fit. Long classes, followed by strenuous exams and a couple of years of little sleep accompanied by blaring music during study hours, weans people away from the whole university idea. The routine of waking up, going to school, eating, then repeating had its grasp for 18 years. Now, it’s time to […]
