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Why “follow your passion” is bad advice

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. So what could possibly be the drawback of making your passion your career?,The only way to do great work is to love what you do. So what could possibly be the drawback of making your passion your career?,The only way to do great work is to love...
Professional Development

Real Talk: Is grad school worth it?

It comes with a high price tag and time commitment, but lots of jobs seem to want a degree beyond a bachelor's or associate's. So, is grad school worth it?,It comes with a high price tag and time commitment, but lots of jobs seem to want a degree beyond a bachelor's or associate's. So, is grad school worth it?,It comes...
Professional Development

4 signs that your manager is the problem—not you

Use the signs covered here to help you determine if the problem lies in your manager, so you can start the process of working towards the best resolution.,Use the signs covered here to help you determine if the problem lies in your manager, so you can start the process of working towards the best resolution.,Use the signs covered here to...
Work Relationships

3 jobs you can get with a cosmetology license

If you’ve recently earned your cosmetology license and are looking to move forward in your career journey, consider one of these excellent options.,If you’ve recently earned your cosmetology license and are looking to move forward in your career journey, consider one of these excellent options.,If you’ve recently earned your cosmetology license and are looking to move forward in your career...
Healthcare

Why psychopaths are really that good at getting ahead

Why do workplace psychopaths seem to be successful so often? Do you need to be a psychopath in order to get ahead these days? Recently, CNBC investigated why psychopaths are so good at getting ahead. Let’s take a deeper look at this issue and try and shed some light on the “psychopath question.”,Why do workplace psychopaths seem to be successful...
Professional Development

How to invest in your career when your company doesn't care about it

The days in which the companies we work for look out for all of our needs and interest, and take responsibility and a hands-on approach to our career trajectories, growth, and development, are dwindling, if not yet gone.,The days in which the companies we work for look out for all of our needs and interest, and take responsibility and a...
Professional Development

How to write an excellent resignation letter

So, you're leaving the company but you don't want to burn bridges. It’s in your best interest to make sure that your resignation letter is professional and polite. Here are some best practices you can follow to make your big exit a proper one.,So, you're leaving the company but you don't want to burn bridges. It’s in your best interest...
Professional Development

How to deal when you’re stuck on autopilot in your life

When you’re just starting out in your career, everything feels significant. You’re learning how to navigate workplace politics, perform new tasks, and balance work and life. After a few years, though, you’ve fallen into routines, and you’re not the New Kid anymore. So how do you shake that rut?,When you’re just starting out in your career, everything feels significant. You’re...
Professional Development

Are you ready to be your own boss?

Not everyone is cut out to be their own boss for real. Before you quit and commit to the ideal of the boss-free lifestyle, let’s look at some of the questions you should ask yourself first if you’re serious about making this work.,Not everyone is cut out to be their own boss for real. Before you quit and commit to...
Professional Development
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