10 jobs for people who like a fast-paced work environment
How hard do you cringe at the idea of a quiet, mellow work environment? Hard enough that you’re in pain? We hear you.
Sure, certain jobs are for sedentary somebodies, but not for you. You need to be where the action is. Well, lace up your trainers and get your resume ready.
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Monthly Archives: February 2018
How To Find Work You Love — And Why Most People Don’t Try
How To Find Work You Love -- And Why Most People Don't Try

Well, this is awkward…The best way to ask for time off at a new job
Awks... The best way to ask for time off at a new job...
Whether it’s for the holidays, a medical reason, or a trip out of town, it’s always awkward asking for time off when you’ve just started. Consider this your guide to requesting time off the right way. Regardless of the reason you need to be out from work, paid time off (PTO) is precious when you’re working a full-time job. However many annual paid days off you’re granted in your acceptance package—they stand out. But if you’ve just started, your vacation days might not be available to you yet. Many companies...The best career advice for millennials from boomers and Gen X-ers
Millennials, the largest generation in the workforce, are missing soft skills and quitting jobs early, according to just about everyone. In fact, they’re quitting jobs earlier than any other generation, according to a survey by Upwork, which found 58% of millennials born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s expect to stay in a position for less than three years. On the other hand, Gen Xers (born between 1965 and 1981) reported leaving a company after five years followed by baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) at seven years, according to the survey.
So why do these generations feel...
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