Careers
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Must Love Dogs: 14 Unexpected Jobs for Animal Lovers
Dog lovers everywhere will be happy to know that there are plenty of jobs and career paths that allow for spending your days with man’s best friend. While some of the options are obvious, such as veterinarian or dog trainer,…
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Top 25 Companies Offering Part-Time Work-From-Home Jobs
More people than ever are working from home — and they’re also choosing part-time positions. “More people are working remotely than ever before — 3.9 million U.S. employees work from home at least half of the time, up from 1.8…
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The Best New Ways to Make Money Part-Time, Ranked
The gig economy continues to proliferate, providing countless part-time jobs for those seeking to supplement their income. But is it working? A 2017 Pew Research Center study found that nearly one in ten Americans has generated income using a digital…
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25 Ways to Be More Mindful at Work
Being mindful at work is more than just keeping your head down and getting the job done, it’s about cultivating a healthy and efficient workspace, physically and mentally, that allows you to prosper to your fullest extent. Even though some…
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Best and Worst Jobs for Women: Where to Watch Out for the Wage Gap
Women are CEOs of many American companies, yet women in this country still earn 79 to 83 cents on average (depending on the study) for every dollar earned by men. This wage gap, calculated by comparing median full-time pay as…
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10 Jobs That Get You Discounts
Does your job entitle you to discounts on clothing, travel, computers, cars, or even a house? Aside from regular employee benefits, people in many professions enjoy employee discounts from the companies where they work. In some cases, other businesses offer…
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10 International Work Benefits Americans Wish They Had
Perks such as health care, retirement plans, paid vacation, and paid parental leave are benefits some U.S. employers offer to lure quality talent. In much of the world, though, workers…
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10 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Awesome Boss
The hard work of bosses often goes unrecognized. These 10 thoughtful ways to express appreciation will make sure that’s corrected before a working relationship ends and someone retires or moves…
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30 Teacher Discounts: Don’t Miss the Savings Year-Round
Plenty of retailers offer deals and discounts for educators in recognition of how hard they work preparing the next generation — often for not much money. Even the United Nations…
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21 Tips for Moving to a Big City on a Small Budget
Moving to a booming big city is a common goal for many new graduates, suburbanites, and small-town residents across the nation. But relocating can bring all sorts of costs and…
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12 Steps to Recovering From a Job Loss
Losing a job is tough. A layoff typically offers a better chance than being fired to claim unemployment insurance, but eligibility varies by state and depends on a number of…
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10 Ways to Save While Finding Your Next Job
Switching jobs can be an expensive transition. Travel, proper interview attire, and fees for documentation such as transcripts can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars. Use these 10 free…
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10 Flexible Jobs for Stay-at-Home Parents
Computers and the Internet increasingly allow stay-at-home parents to keep their careers and earn a good living with remote employment. That said, even less technologically centered jobs offer good pay…
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10 Ways to Attend a Conference for Less (or for Free)
Industry conferences can be a vital way to keep up with the latest trends, earn continuing education units, and make connections. People who attend on behalf of their employers can…
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Thinking About Becoming an Uber Driver? Read This First
Chances are you’ve used or at least heard about ride-sharing apps. Uber, currently the largest ride-share company, claims more than 160,000 drivers who provide more than one million rides a…
