An article by BudgetQueen A while ago I was approached by someone who was living paycheck to paycheck who was considering “playing the system," (such as not reporting income tax) when she found out that her husband was going to receive another pay cut. This extreme situation is wrong to most of us, but people can be pushed to the extreme in some cases. There is always a better alternative to “playing the system." To get out of a bad place financially often is just a matter of … [Read more...]
Is it too late to change my career?
Dear Christine, I am completely unsatisfied with my job. I make a lot of money because I have been here so long so it is hard to leave. Plus I worked hard to be where I am now. But I dread going in every day. I just turned 38 and I am worried that it is too late to start over. “A career in jeopardy” Dear "career in jeopardy," I understand how hard it can be going everyday to a job that makes you unhappy. We have all had a job or two like that but we were conflicted because the … [Read more...]
What is the job market like out there? An insider’s perspective
An article by BudgetQueen If you are out looking for a job right now, I don’t need to tell you that it is tough right now. I interviewed a friend who even with an impressive resume didn’t get her first job offer for six months. There is hope though! She says that she has seen a lot more offered for her field in the last couple of weeks. However, she also has found that the interview questions are getting tougher. I interviewed her to see if we can get any insight on what challenges she … [Read more...]
Unemployed? Looking for a new job? Try a Temp Agency!
If you are unemployed or looking for a new job, the solution may be much easier than you think. A temporary agency can take the stress out of looking for that new career. In today’s world, jobs are much less secure than the jobs our parents held. We can expect to be laid off one to two times in our lifetime. Some of us have already been there. But it is not just for unemployment. It is also difficult to break into the workforce after college. It also could be that you unexpectedly have to move … [Read more...]
What do I do after a lay-off?
They say that the job market for Generation X and Generation Y is much more volatile than the job market of our parents. Workers from our generation can expect to be laid off an average of 1-3 times in his or her lifetime. Depending on the job, it can even be more. I personally have been laid off from two jobs, and I know how discouraging it can be. But I learned how to handle the lay-offs well, and I was quickly back in the workforce. I want to pass on my advice for anyone who is facing a … [Read more...]
