Looking for a new job is never fun. But when you’re over fifty years old it becomes a whole new challenge. Though companies are not legally allowed to discriminate due to age; we all know that ageism exists in hiring practices. Companies know that experienced workers expect to be paid a higher wage to…
The work force is tough, hard people work hard jobs and reap the rewards for jobs well done. Jobs well done are completed by people who like their job. These are people that know what they’re doing and are happy to assist, but that doesn’t mean their life is easy. The working class is filled…
Let’s talk business. Where are the jobs? Who pays the most? The two most common questions asked in business right now. Sad really, in a day and age where people can jump at what they’re passionate about, they look for the dollar sign. No one can say that’s entirely a bad thing. With dollar signs…
Those employees who have managed to keep their jobs in this tough economy are getting older with no plans to slow down. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the work force for people age 55-64 is predicted to increase by 36.5% between 2006 and 2016. “Many people have delayed retirement because of the economy and…
Families are struggling these days with the reported unemployment rate still hovering just under 10%. With all the people available for employment, employers are also looking to make sure their current employees are doing the best job they can do. Here are “7 Deadly Sins” of employment, provided by Barbara Pachter, an expert in business…
With employers receiving hundreds of resumes you must make sure that your resume hooks an employer’s attention within a 5-second glance. A great way to do this is to use job titles and skill headings that relate to and match the jobs you want. Employers make snap judgments when glancing at your resume. If they…
Most of us deal with customers of one sort or another. The guy running the cash register gets the brunt of the customer, but even a programmer geek like me has to customize work for others. And obviously, we need to do our bts to please our customers. However, one thing is for sure. The…
Today’s FamilyFirst pick, How to Keep an Idiot busy, is listed under social science. The reason is that idiots are an unfortunate, integral part of human society. Ergo, keeping them busy and out of the hair of the rest of us is arguably a beneficial effect on society in general. Perhaps you know an idiot….
Are you looking for a job? Well, NASA is looking for employees. And not for just any job. They are looking for astronauts! Today’s FamilyFirst site is NASA’s recruitment page for new astronaut candidates. That’s right, you (if you’re not an old goat like me, that is) could be working on the space station, or…
I have a pretty cool starting page. At a glance, I confirm that my RSS feed from I Remember JFK is working right, I get Einstein’s Quote of the Day, I get grilling recipes, slow cooker recipes, and “Simply Recipes.” And, I get a pretty beach to look at that is synced with what time…