I know I’m not the only young professional who has felt like they are either losing control of their career or feel they never had control of it. There have been a number of times that I have felt that I am nothing more than a cog in a machine and all my dreams of […]
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When it comes to careers – especially for young professionals – there is a seemingly endless number of options available: there are different industries you can work in; there are non-profits and for-profits; different companies within a given industry; different departments within a company; different certifications and credentials you can pursue; different degrees you can […]
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Different jobs require employees that have different skill sets and experience. If you aren’t trained as a programmer, it’s likely that you will have a rough transition if you were hired for a demanding SAS programming job at a large corporation. Similarly, if you have never shot a video in your entire life, you simply […]
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If your job offers benefits, they will most likely automatically kick in at a certain time. For some benefits, though, you need to voluntarily take action to fully take advantage of them. Today I talk about three no-brainer benefits that you should take full advantage of. 1) 401k match Many employers offer a 401k match […]
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The good life? This past weekend I tweeted: I am fairly confident that one day I will tell people ‘I used to be an accountant’ A fellow accountant, Lance from Money Life & More responded to this tweet and led me to reflect on what my goal really is with my career, income, and my […]
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Starting your first “career” job can be exciting. You’ve finished college and you finally have that first job, even if it is on the bottom of the ladder. You feel excited, motivated, relieved (it’s a tough job market), and ready to take on the world. Then reality hits you: in the real world your work […]
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No one likes to be unemployed, though many of us have either faced unemployment or will face it sometime in the future. Whether you were blindsided when you lost your job or you knew it was coming eventually, being unemployed means one thing: you are on the hunt for your next job or income source. […]
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I’m not sure about you, but I’ve taken quite a few personality tests over the years. I fall under the “type A” personality, which Wikipedia describes as: The theory describes a Type A individual as ambitious, rigidly organized, highly status conscious, can be sensitive, care for other people, are truthful, impatient, always try to help […]
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Many people dream of being free from having to go into work day in and day out, only being allotted a few weeks of vacation time each week. Travelling or even living abroad for a long period of time – longer than the two weeks or so that most people can afford to sacrifice – […]
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When my wife and I were at the airport recently we stumbled upon a new cafe/restaurant area. It was unlike any other restaurant I’ve seen. They had iPads at every single table. It cost no money to use them, but I quickly discovered why they were trying this setup: you can order food and drinks […]
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