October 19, 2010

How To Make More Money

Not all job hunters are unemployed or even unhappy in their chosen professions. Some, and you might be one of them, are simply interested in finding a more lucrative position.


Maybe your job today doesn’t allow you to easily make ends meet. Maybe you’d like to save up for important expenses, like college educations for your children or a summer home at the beach. Whatever your financial goals in life, if you’re interested in making more money, no matter what career field you’re in, here are some tips to keep in mind:

Tip #1: Choose a job you’re passionate about.

In order to make more money, you may have to work longer hours. If you’re passionate about your job, you likely won’t mind doing that. For some people, that means getting a “jobbie” or even starting their own business. You can also look outside the book and find a unique job. Whatever the case, passion usually leads to more money and always leads to more happiness.

Tip #2: Go back to school.

You don’t have to have a college education to get a job in every field, but if you want to advance, getting a college education (or an advanced degree if you already have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree) is the way to go. A degree in your specific field might not even be the way to go. Think about a related degree, like a business degree.

Tip #3: Treat your job like an interview.

If you want to be promoted, focus on the job you have now and consider it an interview for the job you want. Show your employer your worth today and it will be an easy decision when an advanced position comes open. People want to know that they have an employee they can trust and who will do the job, so prove that you can before you even get the position.

Making more money is possible no matter what your industry.

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