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Should You Stay Stagnant In Your Career?

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As responsible adults, we have a lot of responsibilities that include taking care of our home, paying bills, trying to keep a roof over our heads, and feeling for our family. It is important to have a source of income to provide these things. With that being said, we don’t all like our jobs. Some of us even feel like our work environment is toxic, keeping us stagnant, and want to make a change. But at what point should you make a change, or should you stay stagnant in your career? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v62qssicImg What Read more [...]

7 Myths About Salary Increase

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Obviously, everyone wants to get a raise. After all, more money can't hurt right? Well, that's true as long as there are no strings attached. However, usually we find strings attached. A new salary usually means a new job or at least new responsibilities. Sometimes, they aren't worth the raise. So, make sure that you consider these myths about salary increase before you accept. Myth: A Higher Salary Makes You Happier This is one of the most prevalent myths about salary increase opportunities. Read more [...]

Thinking About Quitting, Now What?

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There comes a time in our lives we start thinking about quitting one job and moving on to something better. Sometimes it's because we have lost our passion or don't like the work environment, and many reasons in between. That's life, and while most of us work, not all of us will stay with the same company throughout our entire working career. If you are thinking about quitting, here are some things to do and consider. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7q7DHVX2o What Kind Of Job Is Next? Before Read more [...]

How to Get Help From a Fraud Job Offer

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We are in a challenging period in the world. Many people are facing economic hardships due to layoffs and a reduction in work hours. To combat the problem, many are leaning on unemployment and other social services. While there may be some job opportunities, they are becoming harder to find and keep. In an effort to feed your family, you have to keep up the hunt but beware of people preying on you with fraud job offers. Check out how to get help from fraud job offers, so you won't become a target. Read more [...]

How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Get a Higher Paying Gig

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LinkedIn is the quintessential social networking platform for professionals. The site is designed to give you a place to display details about your experience. You can also connect with companies and recruiters, and even locate new opportunities. However, to be effective, you need to make sure your LinkedIn profile is designed to impress. If you want a higher paying gig, here is what you need to know about a LinkedIn job search to make it happen. Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search LinkedIn Read more [...]

Can You Really Live on Minimum Wage?

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Sometimes circumstances might lead you to take a job that only pays minimum wage to avoid starvation. Right out of college or high school is one likely time to expect that pay rate. Some 29 states, dozens of cities and the District of Columbia have higher minimum wages than the federal rate of $7.25. Although some states and municipalities have debated measures that would have pushed the minimum wage in their respective locations below the federal minimum, none appears to have succeeded as of Read more [...]