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How to Budget Properly During a Job Furlough

A government shutdown that started on October 1 has forced over 700,000 federal workers into furlough. This means they’re not getting paid right now, but they haven’t lost their jobs. Another group of government em...

November's Jobs Report Crushes Expectations and the Stock Market Soars

In news that has sent the stock market soaring, the November jobs number has blown past expectations, and unemployment has dropped to a 50-year low. By midday, the market was up over one percent. This repr...

Top Trends in the 2020 Job Market to Determine Who Sinks and Who Swims

With an ever-changing job market, one year makes a huge difference in the market. Most trends ushered in by the New Year are related to technology. Knowing and following these can help you with both your p...

These Jobs Are Now Hiring En Masse As a Result of COVID-19 Spreading

While many have lost their jobs, at least temporarily, due to the Coronavirus crisis, some businesses are becoming more profitable than ever before. Unfortunately, restaurants, bars, and the like have large...

Recently Lost a Job? These Industries Are Hiring As Many People As Possible

With rates of unemployment currently projected to be higher than the peak of the Great Depression, many Americans are concerned about their abilities to obtain and retain employment. Many were laid o...

Want to Keep Working Remotely? Here is How to Convince Your Boss

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a seismic shift in how organizations viewed remote work. The pandemic changed the workplace drastically, making remote work more commonplace than ever be...

Google's Work-From-Home Jobs Available in February 2025

February is a tough month for people who go to the office every day. It's very cold, and without holiday festivities, it can feel pretty gloomy. But, people with remote jobs have it better.  They're coz...

5 Ways To Stand Out In a Remote Workplace

Remote work is flexible and convenient, but it can make it harder for your work to be noticed. Studies show that people working from home are promoted less often and are more likely to lose their jobs compared to those working in an...

These Expensive Training Services Are FREE to Learn New Skills

Online training platforms have been used by employers for awhile as a replacement for paying in-person instructors. They usually save money and are more efficient. One common complaint about these platforms is th...