2016 means a new year and a new you, so don’t get caught in the same office rut of using words that are officially phased out of everyone else’s vocabulary but yours. Here are a list of 10 words and phrases that are completely overused in corporate america (or really any work space!). Using these sayings might actually be […]
Ready to put some of that hard earned cash back into your bank account? We are. While we agree taxes are a necessary evil in life, we hate watching we hate watching a huge chunk of it go right out the window before it even lands in our bank account. Here are the most tax-friendly cities from around the globe. […]
It’s almost election year and things are starting to heat up! Want to be prepared for standing in that voting booth come November? We’ve got a breakdown of what Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton is basing her campaigning on. Here is a quick guide to help you make the best decision. Hillary’s platform stands on her “Four Fights” which consist of […]
It simply makes sense that you would want to climb up the ranks and make a name for yourself (especially) if you enjoy where you are working. However promotions don’t come easily – and not everyone can always get them. Obtaining high tier titles takes a lot of patience – but most importantly dedication – a little bit of luck […]
When it comes to working, pretty much everyone has to do it (almost everyone!), but when it comes to you loving what you do or just showing up each day that’s a different issue. Luckily the website, PayScale, put out a study recently that will help you find the perfect job that you actually want to show up for! It seems […]
By no means is being unemployed a desirable social status– (as much fun as it is) waking up at noon will soon lose its appeal especially once your bills start stacking up. It’s certainly a rough patch of life and one that really tests your mental limits – especially when the unemployment period seems to never conclude. Here are some tips on […]
Forgetting to Negotiate the Salary Usually, the excitement of getting hired gets in the way of this discussion, especially if you’ve been in the unemployed club for longer than you’d like! It’s okay, we are glad you have a job – and hopefully one that you like, but take a step back and really think about what you WANT to […]
Figure Out What’s Going On Behind the Scenes For the sake of stating the obvious, asking for a raise when your company is in midst of financial chaos is clearly not the best time. But, it is a great time to ask if your company has done well for itself in the last couple of years and you haven’t been […]
Pay off your student loans If any one understands the stress of student loans it’s the millennials. Not only has the value of education skyrocketed over the years, the fact is that finding a decent job in your field right after graduating has become ever so inconvenient. There was a time when people could easily move out of their parent’s home after […]
Ever hear the saying, “you are what your friends are”? As we grow older, we begin to prioritize our responsibilities. However, it is fairly common to be in situationswhere a few of your close friends opt to not become adults – in a worse scenario, you are surrounded by chronic downers. It is understandable that you stick around to be […]