For most people, your job is the most important piece of the income generation puzzle. As such, it is an area that we cover in our personal finance management guide. In addition, you may want to check out articles about building additional income and business and entrepreneurship.
Job and Career is a subsection of income management.
My first job after college paid $8 per hour in 1995 — not good start for an Ivy League alumni. That job was something to do while I tried to rediscover myself. I was lost and dispirited because I did not get accepted into a medical school. At that time, I was addicted to Magic: … Read more
Sometimes, what you really need is a little extra money. Whether you are trying to pay down debt, or whether you are trying to save up a huge sum for other purposes, a second job can help you improve your cash flow. If you have nights and weekends free, here are 10 second job ideas: … Read more
Almost every day, I am grateful that I am able to work from home. I have a great work from home job that provides my family with the necessities of life. And I can do it on my own schedule, and on my own terms. I’m not the only one who can enjoy a work from … Read more
Do you want to make more money at work? Throughout my career, I have been on both sides of the equation — i.e., I was an employee looking to earn more and I was the manager who determined where to spend our budget for salary increases and bonuses. Photo by Tim van der Kuip on Unsplash 1. Be … Read more
A few months ago, I decided to quit my Executive position at a small internet publishing firm. I knew I didn’t want to jump into another 40-hours-behind-the-desk job right away, so I decided to pursue a career in real estate. I thought it might synergize well with my small portfolio of rental properties that I … Read more
Previous generations have been taught that a college degree ensures a higher paying job. In recent years, college graduates are finding that no longer holds true. In fact according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics 8 of the 10 fastest growing jobs do not require a college degree. That isn’t to say formal education … Read more
How to ask for a pay raise? That’s the question that always comes up one time or another during your career. Maybe you think you are underpaid, or your skills and responsibilities have grown, or you simply need more money. Here are some tips on doing your research, preparing for a salary negotiation, negotiating techniques, … Read more
We are currently in a time when too much emphasis is placed on grades. Far too many graduating seniors believe that good grades lead to good jobs which leads to a good life. However, there are many other attributes necessary for success. What is success? This post isn’t about equating $200,000 a year and success. … Read more
A few weeks ago I received an email. In the email I was asked to give a reference for two individuals who were applying for the same job. That’s not really unusual, right? We’ll, here’s the kicker. (I hope this doesn’t get too complicated …) One of the key decision maker’s daughter and I are … Read more
It always pains me to see good people stuck in jobs that are obviously well under their capabilities. On the opposite end, how some people ended up with their great jobs occasionally surprise me. This made me think about my own career, and wondered if luck has anything to do with getting a good job? … Read more