Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It’s no secret that having a positive outlook on life can make everyday work tasks more enjoyable. But when it comes to your career, negative thinking and behavior can sabotage your dream job before it even gets off the ground. If you’re constantly putting […]
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baranq / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Self. Prior to the pandemic, self-employment was on the decline and had been falling since 2004. When the economic shutdown occurred in the spring of 2020, nearly 22 million workers lost their jobs and the self-employment rate rose to 10.5%. The following year, workers began […]
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com We all have downtime while waiting in line at the store or sitting at the doctor’s office. What if you could make money on your phone during that time? Using your phone to make a little extra cash could be a better use of your time than simply checking Facebook or […]
“To Whom It May Concern” has traditionally been used as a formal salutation in cover letters and other business correspondences. It’s been around for decades, so odds are that you’ve seen it in one form or another. These days it’s overused (and sometimes misused) by people all over the world. Salutations are your first impression […]
hedgehog94 / Shutterstock.com Another new year means raises in dozens of states for those who make the minimum wage. More than half of U.S. states are bumping their minimum wages higher in 2023, according to a roundup from Paycor, a company that creates human resources software. Some of these states are gradually raising their minimum […]
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Time is running out on some employees who have become accustomed to working remotely. Although many companies have agreed to implement remote or hybrid arrangements indefinitely, other employers are pushing back by demanding that workers begin showing up to the office more often. Following are some key companies that are reviving […]
Elpisterra / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When you consider making a purchase through Amazon, you expect to see an honest review from someone who has purchased the item. We look for quality reviews typified by honesty. In some cases, the reviewer has received free and discounted products for […]
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you longing for a better work-life balance? You’d love to take the next flexible role that comes along, but realistically, you need a high-paying job to meet your financial needs. And quite honestly, your experience and expertise entitle you to a higher-paying role. […]
Art_Photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security benefits. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced. But the rules […]
For most, 2022 was a year of record layoffs, economic uncertainty, and runaway inflation. Yet, 4,000+ people quit their job in October alone. What might this mean? For starters, many “survivors” report feeling burnt out from having to pick up the slack of their ex-teammates. Like them, nobody knows how layoffs (and a looming recession) will affect […]