I posted this in May of 2010, and wanted to repost it with the update:Our youngest child graduated from college this past weekend bringing much joy to our family. He goes out looking for a job in an economy that offers many challenges. Yet we are hopeful because he does have that bachelor's degree, and it is in engineering, a field that has … [Read more...]
Are You a Hipster?
Probably not. I kept hearing about "hipsters" on a recent visit to Houston. I asked my 20-something daughter and son for a definition. They came up with some things that confused me at first. Here's what they said.1. cares about the environment2. is well educated3. keeps up with politics4. likes to wear vintage clothes from resale shops5. … [Read more...]
What If You Could Not Fail?
What would you do if you got a windfall of a million dollars? What would you do with it? Some might say a million dollars is not what it used to be. So, what would you do if you had a trillion dollars? Think about it for a minute.Would you travel? Where? What then? Would you share your wealth with family and friends? Which ones? Would you … [Read more...]
Mottos to Live By: Patience is NOT a Virtue
After a job interview for a teaching position some years back, I was escorted out into the hall by the school principal where his daughter, about 6 years old, was playing quietly. The interview had started at the end of the school day and had lasted about 90 minutes. He introduced me to his daughter and I said hello and complimented her on … [Read more...]
Money-Making Skills to Learn Online for Free
This is such a great list over at Money Spruce. You don't need to pay a thing to take university classes online at many schools, and here are some that are valuable to your career.Click the title of this post to link to the article at MoneySpruce with other great options, including increasing your computer skills and learning foreign languages … [Read more...]
Market Stressing You Out? Here’s a Plan
Are you reaching for the antacid as the stock market takes you on another dip? You're not alone. Before you do anything, sit down & breathe.There are some simple things you can do to help you feel less anxious about the market & the economy. The most important way to lower your stress levels is by getting enough sleep--7-9 hours of actual sleep. … [Read more...]
Is Law School a Losing Game?
There is an oversupply of lawyers and law school graduates these days that is making it a lot harder to find a job in law. The unemployment rate for lawyers is 20% compared to 10% for job seekers in general. When I graduated from high school there was a teacher shortage due to the bulk of the baby boomers in school. I became a teacher as many … [Read more...]