Careers
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Military Skills That Can Help Land a Civilian Job
Given the ubiquitous “support our troops” rhetoric and numerous veterans benefits you might think that America’s military professionals experience an easy time transitioning back to civilian life. But, as National Hire a Veteran Day reminds us, veterans face many unique…
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Fancy a Move? These Cities and States Will Pay You to Relocate
Moving can be expensive, but a range of cities and states offer everything from tax credits and down payment assistance to hundreds of thousands of dollars toward student loans and even free plots of land when you make a move.…
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These Companies Offer Surf Breaks and Other Unusual Employee Perks
Most of us work at jobs where benefits are pretty standard: health coverage, paid time off, sick leave, and the like. But there are companies that take a decidedly more innovative and generous approach to letting their employees know how…
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Jobs With Flexible Hours and Great Hourly Rates
The pandemic didn’t just show how many jobs didn’t need in-office face time to meet deadlines — it made workers realize how reluctant they were to return to 9-to-5 grinds. Luckily, parents juggling young kids, people who prefer not to…
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How to Earn Money Working From Your RV
Living on the road while ticking off spectacular destinations on your bucket list is the point of RV life, but getting tied to a job in one location to help pay for your travels can put a damper on those…
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16 Millennial Jobs That Are Perfect for Seniors
Though millennials may be the age group most strongly associated with the gig and sharing economies, it’s their grandparents who are reaping many of the benefits as part of the modern workforce — given that today, people over 65 are…
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20 Smart Tips to Get Your Dream Job
Whether because there was a “resignation” during the pandemic or some other reason, the job market is hot in 2022, with historic levels of open positions and many employers going…
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Great Second Careers That Don’t Require More School
If you’re on the fence about a career change, consider this: 88% of career changers say they’re happy they made the leap, according to an Indeed survey, a previous survey…
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How to Make the Most of Shopping for Instacart
As online grocery shopping becomes more popular, consumers are turning to Instacart — one of the most popular grocery delivery services — to have their groceries brought directly to their…
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These Are the Most Secure Jobs in America
After two tumultuous years, workers crave job security and are in a position to get it. We’re in a moment of strong wage growth and “a severe worker shortage” as…
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Who Is the Highest Paid Employee at the White House?
Running operations at the White House is expensive — $50 million a year, the highest that budget’s been in history Forbes says. The Biden White House employs a staff of about…
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Best and Worst States for Older Workers
While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the…
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15 Green Jobs That Pay Well
People leading the charge against climate change and pollution are in demand. Since 2019, hiring for green jobs hasoutpaced the overall hiring rate in the United States and globally —…
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Well-Paying Jobs That Require a Year or Less of Training or School
Whether you’re reevaluating your career because of the pandemic or looking to redirect for an entirely different reason, making that transition is no easy feat. Career changes often require extensive…
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25 Celebs Whose First Job Was Worse Than Yours
It wasn’t always champagne and caviar for the celebs we see traveling to Cannes by private jet. While it’s impossible to say all celebrities are just like the rest of…
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Clever and Practical Products to Turn Your Car Into Your Office
Some jobs have always been on the go, but more people working remotely means more people turning their cars into offices. There are some logistical challenges, such as how to…
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10 Best and Worst States for Starting a Business
Starting your own business is exciting but terrifying. Nothing beats saying goodbye to a terrible boss, a toxic work environment, or subpar pay, but entrepreneurship isn’t all sunshine and roses.…
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28 Hidden Costs of Taking a New Job
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person will hold 12 jobs in his or her lifetime. Starting in a new position can be exhilarating, but shifting out…
