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Having a side job is usually just a logical decision if you need some extra money. But having this other job may also lead to exhaustion and frustration, when everybody around you is having a day off and you have to work. However, what happens if you actually don’t need that extra cash? A side job is still a good …

You must have heard the saying “Do what you love”. However, even if your job satisfies you, but doesn’t cover your living costs, ultimately you are not going to be happy. And vice versa; if your job pays well and gives you a position and a name, but doesn’t actually give you a sense of purpose, you will end up …

When you think of getting a lucrative job, bartender usually isn’t the profession that first comes to your mind. However, you’d be surprised how much some of them earn. There are more than 45,000 bars in the U.S. where one or several bartenders are serving the customers and making some serious money. Even though you don’t need any certificate to …

Frequently it happens that we become a little disorganized and then we can’t seem to get everything done as we planned. But why would we spend a few more hours in the office in order to do everything, when we can simply organize ourselves a little better and be more effective. Some bosses really appreciate when their employees come into …

An old proverb says, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” The same applies to making mistakes – it’s natural that we make mistakes, but if we don’t learn from then and use what we’ve learned to improve, than we can’t really hope for success or progress. People usually don’t like admitting that they’ve made …

There is nothing wrong with being ambitious, setting a goal and doing everything in your power to reach it. Ambitious people usually accomplish a lot in their lives and it seems that they do their tasks more easily. However, there is a fine line between ambition and impatience. People who expect to get a promotion after just a couple of …

In most cases, we are our own worst enemies. By holding on to some pretty bad habits at work we are seriously damaging our careers and holding ourselves back. But the fact is, you’re not the only one having those workplace habits that don’t benefit you at all. We all have some of them – but the important thing is …

It is very likely you will encounter many choices during your career but those most important ones actually concern you and your own attitude towards work. In trying times, will you choose to persist or will you give up? Will you be too proud or will you be able to ask for help from others? There are turning points in …

Working from home has its many benefits – you don’t have to spend hours on a daily commute, you can take longer lunch breaks and basically work in your pajamas. However, it’s not all fun and games if you’re telecommuting. One thing that is especially challenging in this situation is showing your boss that you really work hard and that …

If you have a job that pays well but doesn’t challenge you or excite you in any way, you probably don’t want to quit because the job pays all your bills and brings food to the table. If on top of that you also have a good relationship with your co-workers, you’re even less likely to want to quit. Maybe …