Recent studies suggest that taking regular short breaks leads to better attention and focus on a given task in the long run. This includes taking regular coffee breaks in the morning and in the afternoon, or properly recharging the body and mind’s batteries by staying for a weekend at somewhere like a Fredericksburg Bed and…
If you’ve decided that it’s time to take your passion for cars and turn it into a career as an automotive mechanic, now is a great time to make the transition. According to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, America’s demand for skilled mechanics is expected to grow approximately 9 percent through 2022, with good opportunities…
If you are looking to get paid for doing something you love, take the open road to new opportunities and twist that throttle. You may be pleasantly surprised with the different types of motorcycle careers you could have. Open Your Own Shop Why not be your own boss and start your own motorcycle repair shop?…
Are you interested in becoming a doctor? At one time, you could say virtually everyone thought about becoming a physician at one point in his or her lives. Not everyone, however, is able to become a doctor. The steps to be followed are quite arduous. Even some who do eventually make it to medical school…
The reality of working in a place that there are a number of people is that there are likely to be accidents for one reason or another. People’s carelessness, wear and tear on equipment and other issues cause accidents. In the construction industry where people tend to use heavier tools, machinery and also work from…
Every worker tries to avoid getting injured on the job. However, if in spite of your best efforts you do find yourself injured at work, then there are certain things you should be aware of. Precisely what you will need to do if you’re hurt at work will vary based on what state you live…
For children leaving school, deciding what to do can be quite a task. Plumbing is a good option and can provide a good job with a good level of income, as well as varied work and plenty of job satisfaction. However, let’s take a closer look at this career to see what it involves. Plumber,…
If you’ve been injured while on the clock for your job, you are likely eligible for worker’s compensation. If your injury took place during the performance of the duties of your job you should be able to claim compensatory benefits. However, getting compensation for an injury and injury related losses from your employer is not…
The average household with working-age members has only $3,000 set aside for retirement, according to the National Institute on Retirement Security. Given those paltry numbers, many retired or nearly retired individuals are on the outlook for some extra cash. Passive income opportunities can be a great way to earn a living without maintaining a working…
If you love fashion and taking pictures, then a career as a fashion photographer might be for you. Many magazines pay their fashion photographers a high fee for a few images. However, in order to get to this pay rate, it takes work, patience, talent, and more. Get started by checking out equipment from online…
All those Career Day talks you’ve heard have been fun and all, but everyone gets it—study hard and get good grades. But in order to someday have a cool occupation like one of those speakers, and maybe speak at a future Career Day, you need to do more than what they’re telling you. Employment experts…
When it comes to role models in the business world, Mary Barra, the new CEO of General Motors, clearly represents 21st century leadership skills. While she has gained instant fame as the first female CEO in the history of GM, her personal qualities, rather than her gender, are what placed her on top of a…