When you are looking at potential jobs that you might try out, there are a lot of things to think about. One of the most relevant is figuring out what you actually want in a job, what you are going to be able to get out of it. The better you understand what it is…
Money worries are something we all deal with from time to time. However, a recent study has revealed that an alarming 77% of Americans are worried about their financial situation. Of course, there are many reasons behind this spike in financial uncertainty. After all, we are still dealing with the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic…
So I’ve done pretty well here. To begin with, I’ve been lowkey obsessed with tips like Hints from Heloise (do ya’ll remember her?) pretty much my whole life. I love a good tip. I don’t use a solid 95% of them, but the 5% that really work for me are pretty great. So what do…
Protecting a business is not always easy to do, but it is necessary, and the kind of thing that you will have to make sure you are doing right if you want to generally have a strong business on your hands. There is the matter of physically protecting the business and its assets, digitally protecting…
If you want to run a business from your own home, you’ll need to make a lot of changes to your space. However, setting up a home office can be a tricky situation, thanks to just how much space you’re going to need, and all the new functional furniture you’ll need to fit in there.…
As a business, there are always improvements to be made. No business can reach perfection as there’s always progress to be made. Even the most established companies will have vulnerabilities or enhancements they can make to their business operations. Employees are a big part of ay business. They show up day in, and day out…
When you are first starting out with a business, one of the first things you will need to do is to ensure that you can find the appropriate funding for it. As long as you are able to do that, you can hope for everything you could possibly want for the business. But without the…
Have you ever thought your whole system was just off the rails but then actually it was all ok? This is going to be a little bit of a weird post and I guess I’m wondering if anyone else’s brain plays tricks on them like this. Before starting my doctorate, I crunched a lot of…
A lot of attention has been placed on the role of the police in our society, lately. Regardless of what conclusions you draw, there’s one thing we can all be more aware of: our rights when we’re dealing with them. A criminal record alone can affect your life in a wide variety of ways, and…
Pexels – CC0 License Everyone makes mistakes. That may as well be a universal law. That said, it’s true to say that the scope and spectrum of mistakes made can differ from person to person. Making mistakes is rarely something that people chase, they tend to come from being misguided, not understanding our choices fully,…
Profile I am thirty eight years old and I’m a digital event producer and very occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending & Saving Alright, October.…
Family nurse practitioners are some of the most intimately connected and compassionate providers in the realm of healthcare. Their careers are often rooted deeply within multigenerational patient relationships and they are also the people who you will probably see time and time again throughout your life. Doctors and patients rely on them to provide insight…
Pexels – CC0 License No matter if you’re purchasing a gift for someone you love, or high-quality materials for a business you run, it’s important to make sure what you’re purchasing is authentic. Now, it’s true to say that some people won’t mind purchasing a fake handbag from a street retailer in order to get…
If there’s one thing that’s true in life, it’s that there’s no reason to do something you don’t like if you can change it. When it comes to your job, this is very true. If you don’t like what you’re doing, switch to something you do like. If you like what you’re doing, what would…
A few weeks ago, I read an article on Young Money called Can’t Take It With You about the author’s trip with their grandma when they were 11 years old. Apparently grandma let him pick anywhere and he picked an African Safari and, besides being a wildly awesome thing to get to do, I was…
Energy levels ebb and flow. There are days when you get pumped and on fire for life, and there are other days when you barely have the motivation to leave your bed. The high-energy days are great. The burnout days can be overwhelming, and you may beat yourself up for not being able to tick…
Image Credit If you are thinking of switching careers, you have come to the right place; in this article, we take a look at some of the questions and thoughts you need to consider before making a career change; you will want to think about your personal motivation, personal challenges, and more. Personal Motivation If…
HAHAHAHA OMG I DID THIS!! So… I don’t totally know what more to say about this. During the pandemic, I sat down and wrote this sucker. It’s called Jorge Steals a Kite, and it’s about a mischievous little man who lives in a jar, Benjamin Franklin and pirates. He does have a mustache. Jorge. I…
Pexels – CC0 License It’s okay to feel scared and worried regarding a step up in your professional life. Anyone who has to walk on stage in order to give a speech has felt this at some point in their lives, especially the first time. You can imagine how groups of men and women feel…
It’s been said for years that homeowners should always try to negotiate a better price before accepting an offer on their home. Although timing is crucial in real estate transactions, taking the first offer on your home may or may not be the best course of action depending on the specifics of your situation, the…
Having good people in life is something that’s often underestimated. They can be a great help to those that need them, particularly when going through a tumultuous time. With that in mind, what are the benefits of having great friendships in life? Let’s explore the advantages that come with building friendships both in adulthood and…
When you have your own home you are responsible for all the repairs and building work. This means that you should be putting money away regularly in case anything were to happen and you needed to carry out repairs. If you are unsure of how to manage building costs then take a look at the…
If you’ve been reading for a while, you may know that I like to swim. Of course, starting a graduate degree, working ¾ time and moving to a foreign country kind of put that all on hold for a while. After a summer of really bizarrely warm weather in the UK, full of shorts and…
When the time comes, and you are ready to start your own family, you might soon be expecting a baby girl or baby boy. It is an exciting time that is ideal to prepare for. You will want the best support around you and everything in place for when the little one arrives. Don’t panic…
Image Credit Business identity theft has increased dramatically in recent years and has become a major threat to small businesses. Studies show that identity theft cost employers and businesses an estimated $56 billion in 2021 alone. Criminals make illegal profits on brand successes by carrying out impersonation attacks and stealing data. Small businesses are particularly…