A Reddit user shares their story of having to fire an intern because she wouldn’t stop hugging people at the office. Too Touchy-Feely The original poster (OP) explained that they manage the internship program at their job. Their job offers six and twelve-month internships. OP noticed that one of the women in the program hugged … Read more
Choosing a career change might be done out of the promise of better potential for advancement, salary, or even work, life balance. Sometimes, our existing profession demands an occasional makeover or even a complete shift, particularly as we get older. If you don’t know this yet, changing careers is not anymore an act of rarity. … Read more
You’re completely overwhelmed with work. But your boss either doesn’t know or doesn’t care and here they are, coming over with a new request. Can you just say “no”? No. Well, you can… But you shouldn’t. Just as this is a word you should try to avoid in job interviews, it’s also one you should … Read more
A disgraceful phenomenon that — while not exactly a new concept — feels more prevalent than ever in the dating world: “ghosting.” Ghosting refers to the act of vanishing entirely from a romantic prospect’s life without a text, email, or DM to explain why. It’s frustrating; it’s juvenile, and, unfortunately, it’s not exclusive to your … Read more
Anyone who works in the financial sector may have read about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Income-producing real estate is a rising element of the American financial industry. REITs were established by Congress in 1960 to provide equal access to opportunities for investment in the real estate sector. REITs had a market value of $1.25 … Read more
Are you searching for an enjoyable job? They say it’s essential that you love what you do to be happy in life. Recently someone asked on Reddit, “Which job is a LOT less fun than most people expect?” Here are the top-voted responses. 10. Lifeguard Someone responded, “Lifeguarding. Everyone expects the Baywatch act to save … Read more
Whether you’re hoping for a career change or simply looking to get hired into role, it’s not unsual to ask yourself why you’re not succeding in finding a job. This post from My Life I Guess looks at some of the reasons. The process of finding a new job can be discouraging at times. You … Read more
This post from Real Estate Witch and republished by Career Step Up asks whether the current shortage of workers has led to Gen Z expecting higher salaries than can be justified. Today’s college graduates expect to receive a starting salary at their first job that’s nearly double the actual average entry-level salary — and these … Read more
The elusive weekend off: something that more and more employees are kissing goodbye in favor of high job performance. The catch-22 of working through the weekend is that allowing your work hours to bleed into downtime can negatively affect performance, rendering that extra effort moot. The better option is to maximize your productivity at the … Read more
Another month, another unchanged unemployment rate. November 2022 labor market data showed a steady 3.7% rate of unemployment in the country, matching figures from the previous month and perpetuating the already tight market. Despite this news, some industries are seeing significant fluctuations in employment levels. In industries where employee demand is increasing, wages are also … Read more