AIG Bonuses
Everyone was up in arms on why AIG was giving bonuses to their employees. The senate even wanted to tax the bonuses at 90 %. This means that if you got a bonus of $100,000, you would get to keep only $10,000. The other 90% was lost through taxes. I believe that is a little [...]
4 tips on protecting yourself from scams
With the economy doing horrible, people are turning to the internet for answers. The internet can be your best friend but be aware of all the scams on the internet. Below are some tips on how to prevent yourself from being scammed
1. If it is too good to be true, it usually is. Stay away.
2. [...]
Invest in yourself
The economy is not going to turn around any time soon but when it does, are you ready to compete with others in the job market?
If you have a four year bachelor’s degree, you are in the playing field. However, there are people out there that have bachelor’s and a master’s degree. The best way [...]
How to come out stronger in this economy
As you all know the economy is not doing too well. Here are some questions you should be asking yourself:
What am I doing to better myself during the economy?
Is my job safe?
Do I have enough money saved up?
Bettering yourself
I am pursuing my CGA certification. I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting. I could be satisfied [...]
How to maintain your job in the current recession
CNN Money has a great article on keeping your current job that you love so dearly.
DO take credit
DON’T ask for a raise or a promotion
DO volunteer for more work
DO arrive early and stay late
DO chat up with your boss and your boss’s boss
DON’T be eccentric
DO feel your boss’s pain
DON’T be high maintenance
DO stay informed
DON’T gossip [...]
6 strategies to fireproofing your job
CNN Money has an article on 6 ways to fireproofing your job.
1. Stand out and step up
Strategy: Make sure higher-ups know you by solving problems and taking on high-profile projects.
2. Be a money-maker
Strategy: Share client leads or ideas to generate revenue even if that’s not part of your responsibilities.
3. Don’t be a Debbie Downer
Strategy: Hang [...]
Would you work for 50% less?
CNNMoney has an interesting article on people that are accepting new jobs that pay them 50% less than their previous job.
After Jarrod Posner, 34, was laid off from his $110,000-a-year job as a mortgage lender for D.R. Horton, he had to change careers to find employment. After months of looking he took a job as [...]
