In case you’ve been living in a cave or just arrived from another planet, the global job market here on earth has undergone a transformation unlike any we’ve ever seen. There are very few jobs for life anymore. There are no guaranteed company-paid health benefits, sick days, or vacation days. Job security is a real challenge these days – causing more and …
Midlife Career Change: Changing Careers in Your 30’s
Midlife career change crisis at 30 – seriously? Yes, seriously. Anthony is a 31 year old MBA who is working in sales support for a mid-sized company earning a whopping $33,000 a year. He has an $89,000 student loan debt that’s just waiting to obliterate his credit rating; not to mention the chance for a better future. Oh, and his …
The REAL Secret to Being Happy: How to Enjoy Your Job Search
“Live life with passion and pursue excellence in everything I do.” If you were to ask me what the purpose of life is for me, this is how I’d answer you. As you can see, the purpose of my life is NOT to achieve; but to pursue. The purpose of my life is NOT the goal itself, but the journey …
The Unemployment Rate Can Be Decreased
Let’s cut to the chase. The unemployment and underemployment rates in the US and around the globe are public enemy #1. Jim Clifton, CEO and Chairman of Gallup Corporation says, “What would fix the world and create worldwide peace, global well-being, and the next extraordinary advancement in human development would be the appearance of 1.8 billion jobs.” (The Coming Jobs …
The End of the Industrial Age Workplace
Today’s new, transformational workplace offers: No jobs or careers for life No long (or short) term job security No guaranteed benefits No guaranteed sick pay, vacation pay, or pension plans A workplace where industries are here today and gone tomorrow A global workplace where companies outsource jobs just to survive A workplace where technology is replacing jobs A workplace where …
Why 50% of College Grads End Up Back Home
According to a poll conducted by the consulting firm Twentysomething Inc., 85% of graduates will soon remember “what Mom’s cooking tastes like.” In other words, college grads are moving home (Time Newsfeed). Sociologist Katherine Newman, based on her research concluded that “well over half of college graduates move back home.” It is safe to say that somewhere between 50% and …
Long Term Unemployment – A National Emergency
When two Washington policy economists come together – where one is the Co-director of the Liberal Center for Economic and Policy Research and the other is the Director of Economic Policy Studies at the Conservative American Enterprise Institute… and both agree – we should pay attention! There are over 5 million Americans who have been unemployed for more than half …
Today’s Workplace Offers Unlimited Opportunities
Oh, the things we constantly hear: unemployment is up, unemployment is down but long term employment problems prevail, if congress doesn’t act to pass economic tax reform, the economy will be heading towards a fiscal cliff, the president is not acting swiftly enough to encourage GDP to rise anytime soon; which translates to no job growth, businesses continue to outsource …
8 Ways to Be Happy in Difficult Times
“People are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”– Abraham Lincoln What is Character? Character is defined in the midst of adversity and setbacks. It takes no special skill or discipline to enjoy life when things are going well. When you consciously make an effort to pay attention on what makes you happy and use the power …
Are You a Protean Employee, Ready to Thrive in the NEW Job Market?
The Industrial Age workplace is over The Industrial Age workplace is over and has been replaced by the Protean workplace. There are no jobs or careers for life and no job security. Businesses and organizations can no longer rest on their laurels, if they don’t improve and keep up with constant change; they’ll be overtaken by competitors that will. The …