Chances are you’ve thought about how to quit your job and travel the world at one point or another. It’s probably been as you sat at your desk during a cold winter day, or even when the sun was shining and you’d rather be anywhere but indoors. As you’re sitting at your desk, in your cubicle, you rest your hands on your head and wonder “what if.” What if you could travel the world, climb the tallest mountains, sail the seven seas, and simply forget about coming in tomorrow. Faraway destinations and exotic retreats sound perfect, but how do you make them a reality? Here’s the answer. This is how to quit your job and travel the world today. Vacationing and Traveling There is a fundamental difference between these two terms that we absolutely have to cover because it might put a damper in your plans to book your plane ticket tonight. Vacationing is all about relaxation. It’s when you have that time to yourself to relax, to do whatever it is your heart desires, and to do it with no … [Read more...] about How to Quit Your Job and Travel the World
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How to Make Friends at Work
Making friends at work is not always easy, but it's almost always worth it. Considering how much time we spend at work, it's nice to develop friendships with our co-workers. It makes the working day more enjoyable and for many, it's the only real time we have to meet people and establish friendships. This is all great, but sometimes it's not so easy to progress from working relationships into friendships. So what are the best ways to improve the possibility of making friends at work? … [Read more...] about How to Make Friends at Work
Getting Back On Track: Rebuilding A Career After An Injury
It’s good news for everyone that workplace injury is on the decline. According to OSHA’s most recently available statistics, there were 48,500 fewer workplace injuries in 2016 than previous years, demonstrating improving safety standards. Despite the improving rate, this still means that 2.9 million people were non-fatally injured at work in 2016. The shock and trauma of a workplace injury can cause ripples, delaying the return to work - sometimes indefinitely. … [Read more...] about Getting Back On Track: Rebuilding A Career After An Injury
New Employee Introduction Email Ideas
If you’re welcoming someone new into your organization, then sending a new employee introduction email to those within your existing workforce is an effective, professional way to introduce a new face to the team. Not only is this simply good manners – but it is also a chance for you to create a great first impression of your new recruit, as well as giving off a positive impression of your organization to the new employee. An employee introduction email isn’t just a name and title on a page - it’s a way of welcoming your new employee into your organization with open arms! … [Read more...] about New Employee Introduction Email Ideas
8 Ways to Create a Better Work Environment
In a recent poll, nearly 42 percent of business owners reported that finding quality employees was their biggest challenge. There is no denying that finding hard-working and loyal employees can be difficult. Once you have the right team members in place, working hard to keep them happy is a good idea. … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Create a Better Work Environment
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Become a Manager
A wise man named Robert Frost once said, “By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be a boss and work 12 hours a day.” While many aspirations can lead to dreams of management, being a manager isn’t only about stuffing your pockets with larger paychecks and swimming in coworker respect. … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Become a Manager
4 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss
Today’s office environments are often less hierarchical than in years past, but there are still plenty of things you should never tell your boss. Between open door policies and relaxed management styles, employees often feel less intimidated by their employers and, thus, are more likely to share personal details. While connecting with your boss is important for job security, sharing too much information can be a bad move. Here are five things to never tell your boss, regardless of your office’s environment. … [Read more...] about 4 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss
How to Enjoy The Interview!
Enjoy an interview? Surely not! I used to hate interviews; I would break out in a cold sweat at the thought of one and imagine all kinds of worst case scenarios. Luckily, none of these scenarios have happened to me and somewhere along the line I began to like interviews and dare I say it, even enjoy them! Here are some of the things I have discovered that have helped me to enjoy interviews. … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy The Interview!
7 Job Hunting Tips for College Grads
Facing the world as a new graduate can be an extremely frustrating time. Recent figures show there has been a drastic decline in possible job opportunities for new graduates, and the resources obtained from college career services are limited. … [Read more...] about 7 Job Hunting Tips for College Grads
How to Write an Objective for a Resume
If you’re a college student looking to land an internship, or a post-grad professional who’s laser-focused on the type of position they know they want, knowing how to write an objective for a resume is an essential skill. But what are the best things to keep in mind for a career objective statement? In this article, we’ll go over career objective examples and tie everything together. … [Read more...] about How to Write an Objective for a Resume