The phrase “starving artist” exists for a reason – it is extremely hard to make a living selling your work in galleries or even online. Many students, in fact, decide not to major in art simply because it is difficult to find a job after you graduate if you want to paint or sculpt or […]
How do you place a value on something you’re supposed to do out of the goodness of your own heart? When it comes to volunteering, doesn’t it feel a little wrong to ask, "What’s in it for me?" These days, unemployed job seekers are being encouraged more than ever to use their time to help […]
The cruise industry has long thrived in southern California, as tourists have historically enjoyed travel to Mexico in high volumes. However, according to reports from The Seattle Times, Carnival Cruise Lines is pulling its ships out of San Diego and other travel companies may be following suit. If you’re interested in working on a cruise […]
We just finished tiling the backsplash in our kitchen – a job we started four years ago. We weren’t dilly-dallying, mind you – the kitchen ceiling needed to be re-sheetrocked first, and before that, the cabinets needed replacing. It’s now been seven years since we started the do-it-yourself kitchen remodeling but as of last weekend, […]
Earlier this month, I talked about how working at a gym might be a great job option, since many facilities hire workers to help with the influx of gym-goers attempting to stick to their resolutions for the new year. But what if you have a resolution to get (or stay) in shape yourself? There are […]
Career website CareerCast.com recently announced their picks for best and worst jobs for 2011 – and some of these career paths may surprise you. Over 200 professions were evaluated and rated based on five different criteria: pay, outlook, work environment, stress, and physical demands. Topping the list for best jobs of 2011 were: Software Engineer […]
Fairly often we all get caught up in our favorite pastime of complaining about work. Maybe it’s the office itself, the boss, the company, the co-workers – doesn’t matter, it feels good to vent! All of us unite under the one rule of work-related ranting: The grass in greener on other side. So how do […]
Unemployment rates are still high across the nation, but in some cities in the United States are better for job hunters than others. According to a recent report by employment service company Manpower, the top place to find a job in 2011 is Baton Rouge. The complete top five list includes: Baton Rouge Seattle Milwaukee […]
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