It's been a rough week for Apple's share price as their recent earnings call left investors depressed and pretty much every analyst disappointed and downgrading the stock. With Apple's headquarters less than an hour drive away from my backyard and an avid Mac and iPhone user myself, I'm always curious about what's going on at the company and where they're headed. One reader … [Read more...]
What Is The WARN Act For Laid Off Employees?
So you've decided to ignore my advice against quitting your job before you build at least a year's worth of sustainable income with your side endeavor. Living the untemplate lifestyle takes a lot of careful planning. We aren't encouraging you to be so foolish as to quit something stable to follow your passions without going through a long test run first. Here are 15 things you … [Read more...]
Alternative Spring Break Options To Get Ahead Of Your Peers
When you hear the words "spring break" what types of images pop into your head? Probably things like beach parties, drinking, hanging out with friends, and getting as far away from school as possible. But in today's competitive job market, you should think about maximizing your time off, differentiating yourself from the competition, and exploring new things. You might just … [Read more...]
Why Can’t More College Students Graduate In Four Years Or Less?
I'm an oddball. You know why? I graduated from college in 3.5 years! Yes I'm a bit of a nerd, and I'm really proud that I graduated early. Not many people seem to be able to do that, but I found ways to make it work so I KNOW it's possible. So to me, graduating in four years sounds easy! Thus, I am dumbfounded that more and more college students are taking 5 and even 6 years to … [Read more...]
How To Handle Being Denied A Promotion After My Boss Screwed Me Over
It's always a bit nerve wracking when it comes time to find out who got picked for the latest round of promotions at work and who got shafted. The times when we make the cut, we feel on top of the world! But there inevitably also comes a time, or two or three, when we don't make it and the disappointment is just plain awful to swallow. The promotion we worked so hard to … [Read more...]