Becoming an attorney is a challenging, lucrative, and often very noble goal. Depending on the practice area you have in mind, you’ll have a long and fulfilling career, and may even be able to put that cool little “esquire” after your name in letters and emails! As you can imagine, this isn’t the kind of…
The phrase “a desk job” has become ubiquitous. As the world has moved from being manufacturing-driven to more focused on service providing, it’s an inevitability that most of us will spend our time chained to a desk. Unfortunately, that’s really not good for us. To begin with, sitting for an excessive amount of time is…
Working in the trade industry isn’t the most popular choice these days. Indeed, most students out of high school or sixth form decide to go to university and further education. Although this is a good option, it isn’t one that is suitable for everyone. Some people hate school and can’t imagine suffering another day, while…
We are making a pretty bold statement and one that could be a little misleading. However it rather depends on how you look at the words we have used. Simply starting a business doing what you love, doesn’t mean you have stumbled on a magical formula to make money. However it does mean you will…
A lot of people are unhappy with their career path has taken them. It’s easy to let yourself get caught up in fun when you’re young; having a big impact on schooling and education. This leads a lot of people away from qualifications that could serve them well. And, ultimately, leaves a lot of people…
Going to work is a necessary part of life because it provides structure and pays the bills. Still, no one should go to work because they have to – they should go because they want to. Sadly, the stats show that employees that work in an office do not like getting out of bed and…
We often talk about careers like they’re a journey. We’re told to go on a career path or climb the career ladder. In truth, this is the best way to think about your career as it means you’re always looking forward. You start off with an entry-level job and aspire to end up with an…
The police force is an essential part of our society. Upholding the law, serving the public first, and protecting us from those who would threaten parts of our life. It’s easy to want to be a member of the force. The gleam of the badge and the sound of the siren can put the passion…
There are certain accepted truths…that just aren’t. Do what you love, the money will follow…that’s great as long as you love doctoring or lawyering. If you love watching football, you’re going to have some challenges making ends meet. That is not to say that you shouldn’t follow your passion. But if you’ve looked around, and…
As far as the statistics are concerned, an increasing number of people are not all that happy with their jobs. Many people find that their work does not satisfy them in the way that they would like, and there is no doubt that this is a real problem which needs addressing as a social issue….
Is it ever too late to start a new career path? Well, for certain careers—yes. If you want to become a professional athlete, your body’s capacity will naturally prevent you from competing successfully with younger talent after a certain age. For most other career paths—go for it! Napoleon Hill even concludes in his 1937 bestseller…
We like to think that all the jobs we have in our careers have been good. Sadly, that’s not the case for everyone. For some folks, after the initial “honeymoon period” of a new job, they start to hate going to work each day. In fact, they have to drag themselves out of bed each…