The new economic reality is forcing many to broaden their search for new employment. This means looking for jobs outside of their local area with commutes of an hour or more each way. But how much does a commute really cost? Is it just time, or are you wasting other precious resources too? Long Commutes […]
A four-year degree really isn’t necessary for success in life, but spending the money and going to college is the right decision for most people. You will do much better, though, if you plan ahead, and make an effort to lower your costs. Some of the essentials, if you want to minimize the amount of […]
Even though the recession is technically in the past, many individuals and companies are still feeling the pinch. On top of that, there are concerns that a double-dip recession could be on the way. What does this mean for you? Well, it could very well mean that you could see your job in danger. You never […]
I’m one of those people who is constantly enrolled in some class or another. That doesn’t necessarily mean I’m pursuing a degree at all times (after all, a degree isn’t always beneficial), but I find that I do better at learning some topics in a class room environment than on my own. Having the resources […]
In the ten years since I graduated from college, I held no fewer than nine jobs. Now, to be fair, some of those positions were held concurrently when I was working multiple part time jobs and at least one of those jobs only lasted 2 days, as it became clear very quickly that I was […]
Money is useful. If you have a steady supply of money, a lot of other parts of your life will usually be easier. But should money alone justify a career choice? What Are You Willing to Put Up With? If I had to, I know that I could do pretty much anything for eight hours […]
