The late poet extraordinaire Dr. TMaya Angelou once said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.”
As Republican and Democratic candidates gear up to run for President of the United States, the three top worries of Americans, according to the Gallup polls, are still “unemployment, the economy and the dissatisfaction with the government, particularly its federal spending habits.”
Many of us cannot remember every day of our childhood, but there are moments that we remember like they happened yesterday. When I was six, my grandmother asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I can remember naming almost every career made possible to mankind (or at least to my six-year-old imagination). I was going to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, policeman, fireman, and a mommy. Half a decade later, my aspirations left me. I didn’t think I could do or be anything.
What is the biggest obstacle for a person successfully re-entering the job market today?
According to most career counselors, being relevant and up to date in your particular field is the most common hurdle to overcome. With technology moving so fast many people’s skills and knowledge are outdated every couple of years.
Do You Know How To Be A Star At Work?
By Sharon Woodson-Bryant
Janice is an extraordinary performer at work and because of her image she is considered a star. In case you didn’t notice, stars get more training, more mentoring, better projects and greater flexibility. The good news is that you don’t need the perfect job situation in order to be a star, because most star qualities come from you – from taking your basically good skills and bringing them up a notch.
If you have contributed to your former employer’s 401(k) Plan, you understand the importance of saving and the benefits of this type of investment. Now that you’ve left your former employer and can no longer make tax-deferred contributions, you have an opportunity to address what you’d like to do with this retirement account, as well as review your entire retirement strategy. While continuing to save is generally the best strategy, there are several options to consider regarding how and for how long you save.
Fourteen-year-old Daryn Harkey was to be number 232 on the list of medical elite. But no one knew that. As a child, Daryn simply shared the dreams of all young boys: he loved playing baseball and football and enjoyed spending time with cousins and friends. His only limits were the bounds of his gifted imagination.
Should citizens always blame the President of the United States for high unemployment rates when they happen? There are some influences that can point directly to a president, but there are other key factors that dictate the rise or fall of unemployment possibilities in America.