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…
Is there a business that you’ve always dreamed of starting? Are you thinking of starting it soon? That’s great! The lynchpin of our American society is the ability to engage in entrepreneurial ideas and start our own companies. However, this process is obviously very challenging. Many of these potential business owners fail because they are…
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 graphic designer knows that the task of choosing a typeface for any branding project can be taxing. No typeface is simply a typeface; it’s a style of text that communicates a mission and a message. Some typefaces are bold and seek to communicate something edgy; some are delicate and deliberately feminine; and still others…
Many people start a side business today. It is a great way for employees to supplement their income, especially when they are in the first few years of their job and still establishing themselves, which can mean a lower salary. Having a side business enables you to have a bit of income security, not necessarily…
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%…
Attempting to interpret labor market data can be extremely challenging, as the information published through reports and other mediums can be extremely contradictory. This is showcased in the U.S. market at present, where a recent rise in jobless claims and slow wage growth is being offset by a lowering unemployment rate. So despite challenges, the…