How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
There is a social myth that assumes that introverts end up being left behind, losing to the extroverts and the ‘born leaders’. I believe that assumption is erroneous. It is a fact that when introverts fail to maximize their inner abilities of leadership and assertiveness, they tend to lose in the corporate world to people... Continue Reading →
For most of us, choosing a long-term career isn’t an easy task. It’s hard to decide on what you want to do for the rest of your life, especially when the outcome is not guaranteed. You may even find that you start out on a career path that was chosen for you by influence –... Continue Reading →
Throughout your career and especially as you’re starting, you will be presented with career advice from a wide variety of individuals. Your parents will offer you their opinions, as will your teachers, friends, and career professionals. You will find career advice on websites such as ours as well and all over the web. In short,... Continue Reading →
As you are reading this article, You might be a graduating student or someone who is very content in your career. On the other side, you may be unhappy with your source of income, or might want to make sure that you can get onto the best career ladder once you graduate. Whichever of these... Continue Reading →
For most people, the Facebook app is the first one on their phone’s home screen. It is one of the staple apps that many use regularly and these days, it is impossible to delete it from newer phones. Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on Facebook or other social media applications?... Continue Reading →
We are back at it; getting to know a millennial who has decided to go against the grain and pursue entrepreneurship. In our series, The Millennial Entrepreneur, I’ve taken you on several rides, learning the mindset of those who have started their businesses and made it happen successfully. Entrepreneurship is certainly not common, it is... Continue Reading →
Do you remember how just a few years ago, the job market was a total debacle? After the economic downturn of 2018, millennials who were just either entering college or had recently graduated got hit hard. Jobs were scarce, resumes and degrees were worthless. People went back to living with their parents while the parents... Continue Reading →
Nowadays, modern employers have access to a lot more information about their job candidates than ever before. Those who care the most about the people they decide to hire will use everything at their disposal to make sure that they are taking on the right kind of person. While this takes more effort, it makes... Continue Reading →
The millennial generation spans today from anyone 20 to late 30’s years old. If you belong to this generation, you have been working for a few years or a couple decades and truly, you are somewhere close to the middle of your career. You could be earning a decent amount of money, but that doesn’t... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I was running a promotional event while representing my employer. Throughout the day, dozens of curious prospects stopped by my booth, looking to inquire about some of the financial products I was marketing. I'd like to take you through two encounters. First, a young man in his early 30’s came running... Continue Reading →
It is no news that the millennial generation has changed and is continuing to change the landscape of the work environment. In today’s world, you don’t need to be at a specific office to work. Many people dream of moving and/or working overseas, and with good reasons. A change of scene, the chance to experience... Continue Reading →
The dictionary describes the word ‘fulfilling’ as something that makes an individual satisfied or happy because of fully developing their character and/or abilities. When we think about jobs, isn’t that the dream we have? Waking up every day to do and enjoy something that brings the best out of us. A new job may be... Continue Reading →
Look around and you’ll see the hallmarks of middle management. There’s the healthy wages in some cases, the modicum of power and respect, and no headroom thanks to the glass ceiling. To be fair, there are worst places to be than stuck in the middle of managers and subordinates. At least there is the potential... Continue Reading →
It’s July. We are more than halfway through 2018 and in a blink of an eye, it will be December. Just a few months ago, we were setting goals for the year and establishing our budgets. Six months into the new habits, it is time to evaluate. Waiting for the end of the year to... Continue Reading →
Every year, around the year-end holidays, companies and employees tend to slow down. The festive atmosphere somehow promotes an environment more relaxed. This also happens sometimes in the summer. The heat and the abundant travel due to vacations lead to people taking their foot off their momentum, whether it is as an employee or as... Continue Reading →
After reading this article, head on to YouTube and search ‘millennials in the workplace’. The results I received were not encouraging, positive or uplifting at all. The stigma put on the millennial workforce is very negative to the point where it is almost expected that we would screw things up. I disagree with that mindset.... Continue Reading →
To many, is seen as one of the most enjoyable ways to make a living. People think it’s great because you can pick your own work hours, you can take on jobs you want and as a self-employed person, you get to make your own decisions and choose the clients that you work with. However,... Continue Reading →
***This article is a collaborative guest post. You may have recently left college, been taking a sabbatical from work or found yourself at another life crossroad, and you may only have one thing on your mind: traveling. You may have an innate hunger to see more of the world, experience a new way of life... Continue Reading →
Your career is very important to you and nothing is going to stop you from achieving your long-term goals. You pride yourself on being an intelligent, hardworking and a motivated person, but you can’t seem to get an interview with your dream employer. Whether you are looking to navigate corporate America in the public sector... Continue Reading →
When you’re pursuing your dreams and goals, you get accustomed to working hard. It is so exhilarating that taking a break may not even cross your mind, you may never think about slowing down. This happens to employees too. If you’re someone who genuinely loves their job, you probably work around the clock, take on... Continue Reading →
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