If anyone says you only can make doing a job, don't think of asking a man named Robert, who is a Professional Line Sitter - he'll sit in the line you don't want to, such as the DMV or to buy the latest iPhone - and makes $54,000; or how about Janet from California, a …
What People Earn Report Just Out
Every year I look forward to Parade's annual issue of What People Earn. I first wrote about this back in April of 2012; back then, they did a then and now where income was reported for the same profession in two different time spans to see how things have changed. For example, a hotel desk …
Don’t Believe Everything You See or Hear
"APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS" I'm sure you've all heard this saying; we here in Florida did have rain over the weekend and my flowers are starting to bloom again. However, for parts of the country, particularly in the Northeast, their saying goes something like this: "APRIL SHOWERS BRING...SNOW" Yes, those folks (my family included) …
How to Do a Career Exploration and Why it Matters
Throughout the life of you career, you will experience highs and low; some jobs will be a great fit while others will leave you feeling frustrated and depleted. This is why it is important to do a career exploration evaluation, which involves assessing not just the self but industries as well as work environments. If …
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Ending the Quarter and New Beginnings
Here we are, ready to end the first quarter of the year. It's time to assess how things have been going for your career or your business, as well as your life. Remember when you set those big goals at the end of last year with every intention of making 2016 your best yet? Well, …
How to Deal with “One of Those Days”
Have you ever had 'one of those days?' You know, the ones where the day starts out not on a good note and goes downhill from there? It seems that no matter how positive and calm you remain, nothing seems to work to feel better? And the more you try to overcome, the more irritated …
It’s March Madness – Don’t Allow it in the Workplace
I'm not necessarily a basketball fan, but March Madness is in play - this is when men's basketball competes to be named the best. It's been dubbed 'madness' as anything can - and does- happen with winners and losers never being a sure bet. The workplace can seem as if you're in a 'March Madness' …
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Ever Wonder Why You Don’t Get Called Back for a Job Submission?
If you're a job seeker, or plan to be, I'm sure you've experienced this story: You peruse job boards looking for a good 'fit' for your skills and experience; you've updated your resume and polished off your interviewing skills as you wait for the phone to ring so you impress and get hired. But then …
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It’s Time to Leap to Your Next Big Thing
Today is a rather momentous day, if you will: it is the last day of the month and Leap Day. I'm seeing all types of posts on Facebook and through other social media formats of what this day can mean in 'leaping' forward; I've seen trying a new food or wearing something you'd never wear, …
Using Outside Projects to Enhance Your Career
Do you ever wonder how you can increase your skill-set or knowledge base at work? Do you ever wonder how you can get extra experience so you can move to another level in your career path? Ever feel frustrated that you're not getting recognized for the work you currently do? One of the best ways …
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