It’s a fact of life that when we get a little bit of downtime, sometimes we struggle to know what to do with it. The books on our nightstand don’t seem interesting, nothing looks good on Netflix, and we’ve already called all of our friends to catch up. What’s left to do? The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make those moments of respite more meaningful, more productive, or at the very least, more fun....
Not all career advice is gold. Some insights are well intentioned but outdated or misapplied, while others can just be plain wrong. Professional success is never one-size-fits-all. What works for your co-worker might not work for you, and vice versa. Whether you’re looking for a new job or trying to earn a promotion from the one you have, it’s important to avoid getting bogged down in popular assumptions about what helps workers get ahead....
Have you been laid off? Maybe your position was the only position cut or maybe you were laid off with an entire department. The feelings caused by being laid off are largely the same regardless of your circumstances. But it’s important to take your next steps based on rational thought, not emotions. To start on the path to career recovery, avoid making these five mistakes after being laid off. Badmouthing the Employer Who Laid You off...
Sometimes it’s a good idea to take a look at the brighter side of things, like when you’ve had a long day at work, or you’re involved in a project that felt like it took forever to finish. Having a good sense of humor about life and work may be good for you. Maybe you have a sharp wit, or perhaps you’re looking for some work-related quotations that will brighten your day and even make you laugh....
QuestionsHow Did Elvis Presley Die? When Did Elvis Die? AnswersElvis died on August 16, 1977 in the upstairs bathroom at Graceland. According to reports, he was found on the bathroom floor, and then Elvis was rushed to the hospital where he was officially pronounced dead. His death is surrounded in mystery and controversy - leading to many, many Elvis conspiracy theories, but here are the facts about when Elvis died and what caused his death....
Dealing with returns is part of doing business on eBay. Since a buyer can request a return for any reason, even the most meticulous merchants receive requests from time to time. While it’s useful for sellers to know how to handle these situations, it’s even more helpful to understand how to prevent returns from happening in the first place. Triggers for Buyer Returns One of the most common things that make buyers bristle is when they receive an item that doesn’t match the photos or the description in the listing....
We are often dazzled by the “name-brand” foundations such as the Gates, Rockefeller, and Ford Foundations, whose assets run into the billions. But, according to research cited by the Stanford Social Innovation Review, 90 percent of foundations have endowments of less than $10 million, and these are mostly small family foundations. That research also found that even though we often think small family foundations are relics of old money, many of these family foundations have been set up in recent years....
Coupons for meat do exist. Use well-known tricks to get your hands on meat coupons, including some you can use today. You’ll find coupons for fresh meat, lunch meat, and more. Swipe Your Store Card William Reavell / Corbis Documentary / Getty Images Many grocery chains use your store loyalty card to track what you buy; then, they send you coupons for those products. If meat is something you buy on a regular basis, you’ll probably get meat coupons in your snail mail or email, so make sure you scan your card every time you shop....
If you want to find tips about improving your odds of winning the lottery, you’ll find many tips that don’t work. Lottery schemes like picking “rare” numbers (every number has an equal chance of winning, no matter how recently it was drawn), lottery software that’s supposed to be better at picking numbers, and other forms of wishful thinking abound. There’s no way to predict the numbers that will come up in the lottery....
While professional certification is not a requirement for dog groomers to enter the field, there are several certification options that can further enhance a groomer’s credentials and earning potential. These certifications can come from some of the top canine organizations that offer professional certification options for dog groomers. International Professional Groomers Inc. International Professional Groomers Inc. (IPG) is a worldwide organization that certifies individual groomers and also offers accreditation to grooming schools, grooming salons, and mobile grooming salons....
Just about any type of disagreement or dispute can be resolved using mediation or arbitration. Usually, the dispute will be resolved more quickly and at a lower cost than through litigation of any type. Repair and inspection issues, costs for repairs, earnest money disputes, and claims of misrepresentation about the condition of the property, appliances, or fixtures are all examples of situations where mediation and arbitration are effective and less expensive....
Research assistants provide support to professionals who are conducting experiments or gathering and analyzing information and data. Common employers include medical research centers, think tanks, consulting firms, public interest groups, colleges, polling organizations, and market research firms. Duties will vary greatly based on the type of research setting in which they work. Research Assistant Duties & Responsibilities The job generally requires the ability to perform the following duties: Carry out experiments and research according to protocols laid out by primary researchersCollect and log experimental dataConduct statistical analyses of data setsPrepare graphs and spreadsheets to portray resultsCreate presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findingsReview print and online resources to gather informationCheck facts, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracyMaintain laboratory equipment and inventory...
One of the many tasks that college professors are asked to do is write letters of recommendation for students and graduates who wish to apply for graduate school. Most professors are more than happy to do this for students who have excelled in their classes or who they know from extracurricular activities or campus activities. However, writing these letters takes time away from lecture planning, student advising, and essay grading. Often instructors end up writing these letters of recommendation on their own time, so it’s important to provide as much assistance as you can to the person who is writing your recommendation....
While there are no cheat codes for Silent Hill: Homecoming on PC, there are secret weapons and outfits that can only be unlocked by viewing the game’s multiple endings. If you want to see everything the survival horror game has to offer, then you’ll have to complete the story at least five times. These cheats are for Silent Hill: Homecoming on Windows, but most information also applies to the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions....
Trivia contests are giveaways where entrants are asked questions and the winners are drawn from among all the people who got the right answers. Sometimes the answers are obvious, but there are some real brainteasers out there as well. Which could be good news for you. The harder the questions are, the higher your chances of winning if you can solve them because many of your other entrants are going to make mistakes and be disqualified from winning....
An in-basket exercise is a hiring assessment tool used by companies to gauge how well applicants perform job-related tasks within a certain period of time. The name “in-basket exercise” is a nod to a bygone era when employees used to have physical in-baskets on their desks where others would place assignments to be completed. These pre-employment exercises are simulations usually administered when candidates come in for interviews and they’re generally expected to be completed immediately afterward....
Are you planning to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? We may have become complacent after Earth Day was born in 1970, but complacency about our environment will not work now. Why? Global warming, wildlife extinction, mass migration of people due to environmental causes. And that’s just for starters. Every donor should have a few environmental nonprofits on their lists for annual giving each year. But how to choose? Do some research....
While nursing, like so many other professions, has a growing remote workforce, obviously many of its jobs are the in-person, hands-on variety. For those who want to telecommute, what kinds of work at home jobs for nurses are available? This profile gives an outlook for telecommuting health care jobs, the types of jobs for nurses as well as where to find them. Work-at-Home Outlook for Nurses: Getty/Peter Dazeley According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:...
Many countries adopt causes or special interest groups to highlight and promote during a given calendar month. The U.S. is particularly prolific at creating “national month” events to promote businesses, nonprofits, and other interests. Although there are a good many national month observances in the spring, April is one of the few months that doesn’t have a long list of funny observations. Compare April events to those in July, which actually honors Lasagna Awareness Month, and you’ll see there are plenty of significant causes to choose from....
“Should I quit my job?” is a question you might ask yourself when you no longer have the energy or desire to balance your work and home-life. Maybe you are asking this question because of a life-changing event like becoming pregnant with your first child, giving birth and wanting to stay with your newborn, or having birthed a second child. It’s a difficult choice for many to decide if they could or should leave their job....
