The prospect of exploring the world while still progressing your career has appealed for many years. However, thanks to the digital age and increased accessibility, travel jobs are more attractive than ever. Studies show that 55% of people want to travel more frequently. Travel jobs are the perfect way to facilitate this. However, anyone wanting […]
Asking for a salary increase is something that many workers fear despite the clear signs that they deserve it. One of the main reasons is that they simply do not know when to ask for a raise or how to approach a potentially difficult subject. However, the average salary in the US currently stands at […]
A lack of funds is the one obstacle that many people feel keeps them from starting a business. How can you set up a successful business if you don’t have the capital to do so? However, you don’t need to have huge amounts of funding and the backing of investors to start a business. There […]
So, you have been invited to a job interview. That’s great news! Your potential employer has obviously seen something in your resume or application form that gives them cause to consider you for a job. Of course, that job you have applied for isn’t yours for the taking just yet. You still have to prepare […]
Shift Drive / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It can be hard to get hired when the economy is going sideways. Even the best job seekers may find themselves searching for work for several months before gaining employment. What can you do to make the most of your job search time? […]
I recently got an article published on The New York Times. That’s a pretty big deal for any writer, so you can bet your ass that I celebrated with confetti and a dance that looked kind of like this: Jealous of my moves? I would be too. “You’re killin’ it!” a friend later said […]
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you looking to immerse yourself in a new culture or explore the world’s natural diversity? You may be looking to challenge yourself in ways you can’t if you stay in familiar surroundings. Or, perhaps you’re a military spouse eager to continue your […]
uzhursky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Imagine working from a beach in Portugal, or being able to take Fridays off to go paddleboarding with your kids. You don’t have to daydream about doing these things. With the rise of remote work, it’s easier than ever to find a self-employed or […]
In our research of over 5,000 people, we found that the #1 barrier to making more money was, by a huge margin, finding the right idea. In this post, I’ll show you the first step of identifying, testing, iterating, and validating your ideas to virtually guarantee that you’ll make more money to live a richer […]
Jamie Lamor Thompson / Shutterstock.com Not every professional athlete is rich. In fact, the median pay for athletes and sports competitors in 2021 was $77,300, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But some athletes are making bank. In fact, the highest paid athletes of all time can count their earnings in the billions. Sports […]