Heading into the world of work and dreading the prospect of a job that doesn’t make you fulfilled and proud? Or have you been in work for a while, but never feel like you’re achieving anything tangible and worthwhile? Then it could be time to look for a job that gives back to your community….
There are few things that are more rewarding than than the feeling of accomplishment that hard work can bring. However, hard work can also come with its own set of dangers in certain occupations. The average number of fatalities per 100,000 workers was 3.3, as of 2014, but many other industries are at nearly 6…
Here are some simple, viable ways in which you can make extra money on the side. Amazon marketplace – Most people have some experience with sellers on Amazon marketplace whether they know it or not. Usually when you look up an item on Amazon, the most prominent price will be the price of the brand…
One of the most difficult situations you will face in your life can also be one of the most important. Getting notified that you are being fired, terminated, cut, or laid off can be a gut-wrenching experience. More than likely you will be given a severance package. This package should include a variety of things…
Being taken advantage of is never fun. We all have that one friend who never pays you back, or always asks to borrow movies and never returns them. Unfortunately, it is also common to be taken advantage of in the workplace. Many people realize that they are being taken advantage of, but continue to work…
Every city needs a good bartender or two, but due to wages, tips, and demand, some cities make better workplaces than others. Read on for six cities where bartenders have the best jobs and make the most money. New York, New York The cost of living may be high in the Big Apple, but with…
No matter how experienced you are, a first day at a new job is always nerve-wracking. Are you going to fit in? Will others accept you immediately? Are you going to fall in love with the job or feel sorry for making the transition? Nervousness is completely normal during your first days, even your first…
In the last couple of years, the number of female taxi drivers, and female only cab companies, has increased. The rise is largely due to issues of safety. Simply, many women feel safer getting into a taxi that is being driven by a member of the same sex, particularly when it is dark. There are…
While every single one of us have become all-too familiar with the term ‘boom and bust’ in the wake of the great recession, this cycle of economic prosperity and decline does not always follow the same, predictable course. This is because there are often multiple factors at play, with social and technological developments sometimes manipulating…
The motivation to work is different for each individual, while it also varies significantly between highly paid and vocational occupations. While some may work to live and in exchange for a monthly salary, for example, there are others who undertake challenging careers in a bid to make a positive difference in society. Take those who…
If you were the type of person to blindly follow statistics, you could be forgiven for thinking that freelancing was set to become the dominant method of working in Western society. This trend, which has been driven by technological advancement and additional factors such as flexible working directives, recently prompted Intuit to suggest that 40%…
Graduate unemployment poses one of the most serious issues in Western society, with nations’ such as the U.S. and UK providing a relevant case in point. Although there are many facets to this issue, the most debilitating is the fact that college graduates fail to develop practical workplace skills during their education. There are numerous…