Minerva Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Did you take a new job that you thought you would love, but the team leader is making your workdays increasingly stressful? They may withhold information, undermine your efforts, and single you out in front of the team. Unfortunately, it sounds like you […]
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Whatever way you choose to portray the status of the economy, the unavoidable truth is that many senior citizens are in significant financial difficulty. Almost every customer that calls in at this time is feeling the pinch, whether it’s due to the rising cost of food, fuel, utilities, or any of the other products in […]
Follow Focus / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Forbes Advisor. In 2008, at the height of the Great Recession, Maurisa Potts made a bold move. She quit her job as marketing director of Northern Virginia’s Crystal City Business Improvement District to launch her own marketing and PR firm. “Folks thought I was […]
Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Hiring needs for managers differ across sectors, and remote tech startups have specific requirements for job candidates. “Unique challenges come with hiring for remote positions within tech startups due to the highly specialized skill sets needed for success,” explains Kacper Rafalski, a senior-level […]
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Many older workers want — or need — to remain on the job as long as possible. But keeping your career moving forward can be difficult as you age and the workplace changes. The best way to remain an asset in your employer’s eyes is to stay competitive. Older workers who […]
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you spinning your professional wheels but can’t quite figure out how to move forward? You may have realized you’re unhappy with your current job, but you’re not quite sure how to fix the problem. Perhaps you have big ambitions but no clear […]
Damir Khabirov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Negotiating salary can be an uncomfortable part of a job offer, especially when you’re likely thankful for the offer and hope to see it through! But not negotiating for fair pay can put you at a disadvantage. In fact, 58% of Americans don’t […]
Daisy Daisy / Shutterstock.com Financial shocks are always unwelcome, but the jolt is even worse after you retire and no longer receive a steady paycheck. A huge percentage of retirees — 81% of women and 69% of men — report having experienced such financial upheaval at some point during their golden years, according to a […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. A job search is no small undertaking. It can be difficult, time-consuming, and frustrating. And if you’re not careful, it can quickly become overwhelming. One of the best ways to avoid this is to have regular check-ins with yourself. Ask yourself how you feel […]
sakoqwakestock / Shutterstock.com Imagine making $500,000 a year without having to earn a college degree. If you are a court reporter — and a little bit lucky — it’s possible. A shortage of court reporters has grown to at least 5,000 unfilled positions nationwide, according to the Association for Court Reporters and Captioners. The lack […]