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How to Cope with Working for a Bad Boss
Maybe you started your job and everything seemed great. But then as you got to learn your boss’s managerial style a bit better, you realized why the company had this opening to begin with. Your boss could be a micromanager, or unresponsive when you need them, or just downright mean to other employees. No matter…
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The Wall Street Journal: Say No to Busywork and Supercharge Your Career
When you get hired for a job it is pretty common practice that the responsibilities that are outlined at the start of your employment are not going to be all-encompassing. So basically other similar duties might get asked of you in time. But other times you might get asked to pitch in on something outside…
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People Switching Jobs are Earning More Than Those Who Stick with One Company
With inflation rates increasing at an abnormal rate, everyone is feeling the pinch of tighter budgets right now. It has no doubt left you wishing for a boost in salary to help offset some of your new costs. Maybe it was a raise you were hoping for, but you might actually have better, faster results…
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Best Strategies for Negotiating a Higher Starting Salary
In an ideal world, all you would need to do to get rewarded is do a good job. For a lucky few, that’s a reality, but for many more they will be lowballed on offers if they never ask for more. It could just be that your boss does not realize just how much you…
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10 Tips to Stay Motivated When Life is Tough
As unfair as it might be, sometimes you put your all into a goal and it still doesn’t work out. It can be crushing and make you wonder why you should even bother trying anymore. But believing nothing can change will only be a self-fulfilling prophecy. As the site Inside Out Mastery explains, there is…
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10 Tips to Become a Better Leader
Most people have probably experienced bad leadership at some point. But not many people set out to be bad at leading others. It is likely just a lack of experience and preparation that makes them ill-suited. If you have just taken on a leadership role you might be nervous about what you need to know…
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What Your Job Resume Should Look Like This Year
Even prior to all the world changes we have seen over the last couple of years, people struggled to perfect their resumes. But in a job market that has been shaken up with new expectations on technological skills, or whether you need to disclose your vaccination status, it has people even more uncertain about what…
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7 Tips To Find The Perfect Remote Job for You
Ever since the option became more prevalent during the worst of the pandemic, employees have been flocking to remote work. Per Forbes, interest in remote work rose by 556% last month (believed to be in part spurred by some harsh words from Elon Musk towards remote employees). But a remote job isn’t some magic fix.…
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Could that Remote Job Listing be Misleading You About it Actually Being Remote?
While remote work is not for everyone, many have still been ecstatic to be able to work from home. It means getting time back from your commute, a more relaxed dress code, and the freedom to help take care of pets and kids without hiring help. A lot of jobs have grown to facilitate this…
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Job Applicants are Ditching Cover Letters and Still Getting Hired
When it comes to the application process, the part that most people probably dread the most is the cover letter. Lots of job seekers feel their resume speaks for itself, so why do they have to bother expanding on their qualifications and interest in the position? Now some candidates are saying they are done with…
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How to Find Companies That Are Hiring Now
If you have not seen much luck with finding the job openings you want, it is probably time to change up your strategy. It is very likely there are tons of great chances that you are just not encountering because your search methods need work. The Balance Careers shared quite a few good resources, starting…
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What Differentiates a Part-Time Job from a Full-Time Job?
If you have been looking into part-time work, that can be an ambiguous term if you are not familiar with it. Obviously, it means fewer hours than full-time, but that still leaves a wide range for what your schedule could be. There are a lot of different scenarios you could encounter with part-time positions that…
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Wiser Wealth: Got Cryptocurrency or NFTs? Include Them in Your Estate Plan Now!
Despite all the debate about the long-term value of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, the fact is right now they can be worth a great deal. And if you believe they will continue to hold or increase in that value, that means you need to consider how to one day pass them on to your heirs. Kiplinger…
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5 Tips for Managing a Part-time Job When You’re Already Employed Full-time
If you are looking to earn more from your work, ideally you could just get a raise or more hours from your job. If that isn’t feasible, you might look for other full-time work. But sometimes nothing falls into place there or you just can’t find that higher salary. That might mean it’s time to…
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Why Now May Be the Best Time to Ask for a Raise
As much as everyone would love a raise, a lot of people don’t feel bold enough to ask. The thought of being turned down can be highly discouraging. It’s easier to say you will postpone asking so you can build up more accomplishments at work, even if that day never comes. But now with unusually…








































