If you take a look at most posts about figuring out what job you should do, you’ll find that the majority talk about which jobs will make you the happiest. While there’s nothing wrong with this approach, there’s room for another view — and that is, looking for jobs that help other people. There’s a…
If you are looking to seek out new employment opportunities, the world of job hunting can be daunting to say the least. The current role you have may be quite the safety net that is difficult to escape. You might be able to do your current role blindfolded and with your hands tied behind your…
Receiving a job promotion is one of the nicest things that can ever happen in a person’s life, especially if you have toiled very hard to get it for quite a good amount of time. When receiving the good news you might might not even be able to contain yourself, but when you get home,…
Being in management is something that comes with its own set of ups and downs. The livelihood of employees depends upon proper scheduling and a comfortable work environment. One slip up could lead to a disaster that at times can’t be recovered from. An example of this is with none other than Starbucks, who found…
Dull afternoons, morning meetings that seem to drag on forever, and heaps of office gossip you’d rather be without can make anyone dream of a freer and more independent life. Staying put in your office chair for hours at a time is, after all, not something that is required of you in order to be…
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Aristotle was a smart man. He knew that when one is dissatisfied in a job, not only does the person suffer, but so does the work. And yet, our jobs have much control over our lives in today’s climate of sixty hour work weeks and leftover…
Do you dream of becoming a professional musician? Do you fantasize about living a rock star life. Do you dream of seeing your name in album covers and your band name postered in countless towns across the globe. Do you dream of the day you will hear your songs playing on the radio? Well, you…
Freelancing is one of the most tempting career options for a lot of people. After all, who wouldn’t want to be able to take control of their work and their lives, get away from the typical nine-to-five, and be able to work wherever and whenever they wanted? And sure, those are all great things, but…
When it comes to your career, you may have already found the perfect role for you. Meanwhile, there are many people who get jobs for financial reasons (obviously) rather than doing something that they love. And we get it, your perfect job is not always sitting right in front of you; the competition can be…
Job growth among truck drivers and tractor-trailer drivers is expected to grow by 21% by 2020, making the career choice a lucrative one for those looking to explore the country and be part of one of the most important logistics industries. In fact, the Department of Labor reports that they believe that truck drivers will account…
One of the most terrifying things for any manager over 40 is losing their job. A mindset of ‘security’ and ‘stability’ sets in, creating ‘unrealistic expectations’ in many older managers. They focus less on career development, keeping your resume fresh, and keeping your skills on the cutting edge. The reality is, any manager should be…
Most professionals are looking to steer their careers onto a constant upward track. In the social services industry, figuring out which job is “better” can be tricky. Higher pay isn’t always the answer. Most people working in social services are motivated by non-financial forces as well as the desire to earn money. One very common…