A century ago people didn't have to make more than
one career plan a lifetime. Nowadays people need to
start new careers over and over again
My grandparents never had careers. In fact, I don't think they
ever heard of the word 'career', and if someone tried to
explain, I am sure they would have a hard time understanding
the concept. My grandpa-rents didn't need knowledge of
careers. more...
The Return to Slavery
Many of us believe being a workaholic isn't a
problem, since hard work is a source of pride
and produces desired results. What happens
when it becomes the modern version of slavery?
By Elana Shoval
In 1990, after a long and tiring struggle, I was accepted to work as an editor at a daily newspaper. I was exited and proud. After all, this had been my dream for many years and here I was, getting exactly what I had always dreamed of doing. more... Get Out of the Rut
and Find a Better Career byCaleb Rogers
Being stuck in a rut with your career is no fun at all. I've been there before, so I know how it feels. Day in and day out, I went to work, felt myself waste away a little bit, and then went home. The day was gone and I didn't do anything that I found worth my time. Sure, I worked and earned a paycheck, but there's more to a rewarding career than just bringing home a paycheck. more...
You or Your Job?
By Nina Baruch
Do you feel depressed at work a lot of the time?
Do you hate what you do but worry you might lose
your job? Maybe losing it is a good thing. Maybe it's
the universe's way of telling you to move on
Most people think highly of joining the work force. Most people think getting a job and sticking to it is the best way to go. Many also believe that the longer you stay in one validates you as a stable and reliable person. more...
Are You a Secret Entrepreneur?
By Elana Shoval
If you are a hard and dedicated worker and yet find yourself fighting office policy time and time again - maybe it's because you shouldn't be there in the first place
Are you one of those workers who is constantly getting into trouble with the boss? Do you sometimes wonder whether you have a problem accepting authority? If you do, and if you feel guilty about it, maybe it's time to stop. more....
Want to work from home? Join
a growing community
By Tony Segal
Are you considering working from home? If so, I bet one of your main obstacles are common beliefs such as "If you need a job, you have to get out of the house to find one", or "If you want to make a living, working from home is not a realistic option". more...
"You can't do that!" Do you want to throw five years of engineering education in the wastebasket just to follow what you call your passion? Forget about it. You'll never make it. You are qualified as an engineer and that is what you should do for the rest of your life. Don't waste five years of education, my dear". more...
Flattery Pays Off
Do you have this constant gut feeling, that workers, who flatter the boss a lot are being promoted faster than you? more...
US workers do not
like their jobs
Do you really hate your job? Are you constantly considering quitting? Well, you are far from alone. more...
Engineering: Still the most profitable profession around
Becoming a chemical engineer is the profession to choose if you want to earn a high income. more...
Elder Americans want to remain active
59% of Americans, aged 50 to 75, see retirement as "a time to be active and involved, to start new activities, and to set new goals". more...