Let’s face it; we all don’t make millions of dollars a year, and the odds are that most of us won’t receive a large windfall inheritance either. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t build sizeable wealth - it’ll just take some time. If you’re young, time is on your side and retiring a millionaire […]
Men who bottle up their anger over unfair treatment at work could be hurting their hearts, a new Swedish study indicates.
Men who consistently failed to express their resentment over conflicts with a fellow worker or supervisor were more than twice as likely to have a heart attack or die of heart disease as those who […]
If you needed to find a new job, how many people could you turn to for help? If the answer is “not many,” you may need to upgrade your professional network.
“Maintaining a network should be a routine part of your career development strategy, not just something you turn toward in a career crisis,” said Janet […]
Professional writers often worry that their work is unnecessary. After all, can’t anyone with even a basic education write? The answer: no, they can’t. Even college graduates don’t seem to be learning composition basics.
Of course not everyone is going to be the next Mark Twain, but career success does depend on not looking stupid. Sure, […]
Along with paychecks, deadlines, and overtime, bosses are one of the things you just can’t avoid in the workplace. But how to identify these strange characters and deal with them? Don’t go it alone — it’s a jungle out there. We show you how!
The Robot
Distinguishing characteristics: An empty desk, no family pictures.
What they do: All […]
She suggests trying the following five steps. “They’re pretty simple,” Bright notes. “But my clients tell me they really work, and they don’t cost a dime.”
1. Clearly articulate your expectations. “Managers are often unaware of how they are adding stress to people’s workday by being vague about what they want,” says Bright.
An example: A boss […]
Do you think you are underpaid for the work you do? Have you recently received a pay raise and been disappointed at the increase amount? Would you like to unload on your boss for undervaluing you? Before you lose your cool and say something you may regret, follow our advice on how to prepare for […]
When it comes to hiring, some employers act like they hold all the cards–and they can treat job seekers as poorly as they want, without consequence. They’re wrong: Smart employers know that good candidates have options (to say nothing of the ethical implications of being rude just because you think you can). Here are five […]
A career in finance? You must be crazy, you say. The news has been full of banks going bankrupt, government bailouts and Wall Street layoffs. People in finance are abandoning the field for other career options, and the brightest college students are picking other career paths. Careers in finance are out of favor. Well, not […]
Money isn’t everything. Early this year, Fortune Magazine released its list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Here we look at the highest-paying companies from that list, and how they stack up in other areas.
At these companies, there is one position that earns the highest wage, so we also look at the benefits […]
