If you have served in the military, let’s start off just by saying thank you. Your commitment and sacrifice to the country is something that is cherished and appreciated. Now that your time in the service is over, though, it can be really hard to know what comes next. You have a wide range of...
A study conducted by the Harvard Business Review found that good work life balance was a strong predictor of overall happiness and well-being. It’s not a guarantee, but you’re headed in the right direction. Part of achieving this work life balance is being in the right career. Some are just better suited to let you...
The Federal minimum wage stands stubbornly at $7.25/hour, which is a joke. Many states have raised this to as much as $15/hour, which is better. But if you want to do more than survive and want to thrive, you need to make more. Getting to the $30/hour threshold means you’re making $62,000/year. That’s not going...
Combining professional success with a healthy work life balance can often feel like trying to rub your stomach and tap your head at the same time. You KNOW it’s possible, but it’s HARD. One of the best ways to get there is to look for and find a job that matches with your personality and...
Being a mom is one of the toughest and most rewarding jobs you can have. However, despite it being a 24/7 gig, being a mom pays exactly $0 annually. Of course, no one becomes a mom to make money, but raising kids is expensive. Plus, it’s nice to have something of your own that’s outside...
For many, the idea of working from home is the ultimate dream. The idea of waking up, “commuting” to your table or home office, and working in your pajamas is incredibly freeing and relaxing. But while this is an exciting idea, for too long it has remained nothing but that: an ideal; a dream. However,...
Upon completing the Myers Briggs Personality test, you should know a little bit more about yourself. This is great. It will help make life a bit easier. However, while this information is useful on its own, it’s even more valuable when used to inform life decisions, such as which career path to take. If you’ve...
Want to make a little extra cash working at night? But don’t want to deal with a commute, or do difficult, tiring tasks, such as working at a factory or 24/7 restaurant? It makes sense you would want to do this — who doesn’t want a little extra money? But if work from home overnight...
Our society likes to tell a lot of stories about turning 30. We perpetuate the myth that in your twenties you’re “young and free,” but that once you turn 30 it’s time to “settle down.” Therefore, the idea of being 30 with no career scares people and makes them feel like a failure. This is...
People who are making the bold move toward a new career often gravitate directly toward continuing their education. There’s an instinctive logic to the decision. When you want to learn something new, you head to a formal place of learning. Don’t start filling out those school applications just yet, though. A master’s degree is completely...
