You are probably already familiar with the now famous study that once you reach a yearly income of $75,000 your happiness won’t change much by making more money. That number varies depending on where you live and a study from 2014 adjusted it to reflect cost of living by state. Since I live in Los…
Featured on BUSTLE! – 7 Signs You Are Being Disrespected At Work
Are you being disrespected at work? Sometimes signs can be subtle, check out my take on the topic on BUSTLE. Do you feel uneasy at work, but can’t quite say why? Do you feel disrespected, but your concerns are dismissed? Do you feel like you might be crazy? This article might make you feel a…
What The Lord of the Rings can Teach us about Changing Careers
I recently watched the entire extended Lord of the Rings trilogy again and it got me thinking of how we can apply its timeless lessons to our career quest. First a few notes: I am referring here to the extended versions of Peter Jackson’s movies, not the books, although most points will apply to both…
My Job Interview Advice on Glassdoor Blog!
Repurpose Your Purpose is back on Glassdoor Blog! The article is full of great advice on what to avoid. I encourage you to read it all, it shares different perspectives and examples. My advice can be found at #6, #8 and #11. 6. Hard-working, fast-learner, self-motivated, etc. You might think that words like these sound…
Four Reasons Why You Are Underpaid And What To Do About Them
Underpaid? I know your situation very well. I was underpaid for years, and many Americans experience or have experienced working long hours for meager pay. Just last April, Alternet reported that “in 2014, over half of American workers made less than $15 per hour, with some of the top employment sectors in the U.S. paying…