I quit my job last week. I didn’t have another job lined up, so I am currently not working full-time. The company I was with was toxic, so I decided to leave. Toxic Environment I took a new job about 6 months ago after being with the same company for nearly 20 years. Everything was…
I’m one month into my new career. I switched job after nearly 20 years at the same company. It’s been strange being the new person, and it’s been even stranger having to learn so much. It’s been a good experience so far though. Here are some initial thoughts. Road to Automation The new company that…
Today was the first day of my new job. It is strange being at a new company after being at my last job for so long. There is a lot to learn and to do, but I’m up to the challenge. Here is a brief summary of my recent career change. Everything to Nothing I…
I just accepted a job offer. I hadn’t been actively job searching, but a recruiter contacted me about a month ago, and here we are. This ended up being a blessing in disguise, as I hadn’t been happy at my job for some time now. Changing Jobs I’ve been at the same job for nearly…
Overtime pay can be very valuable for construction workers, as it is a great way to increase income. This is because employers are required to pay at least one and one-half times the worker’s regular rate for overtime pay, although they can choose to pay more. Under California law, employers must pay overtime for work…
Here are three smart moves to make after receiving your first paycheck. You may have worked part time jobs starting in high school and continued working while in college or trade school. Now that you are graduated and have landed your first job that could be called a career, what should you do with the…
Getting a well-paying job allows you to live a comfortable life, save some money, and even make significant purchases. No one wants to worry about money constantly. In fact, most people want to have jobs that will also allow them to be saving money every month for rainy days. Here is a list of some…
I got a promotion last week. My hard work and business knowledge has finally paid off. I’m going a significant pay increase, so now I have to decide how I’m going to allocate it. Pay Increase This promotion is going to net me around an extra $1000 per month, so it’s a significant increase for…
Have you ever wondered how to start monetizing your passion? If you are already living your dream, doing what you truly want to do, and making money doing it, then great. You have already cracked the code. Unfortunately, most people aren’t doing that. Most people are working a job to make money for things like…
Here is how to make money organizing closets. Yes, this is actually a thing. Professional organizers can make a lot of money, but even if you don’t go pro, you can still earn some nice side money helping others organize. Closets 101 There are a few basic rules when it comes to organizing closets. Things…