Starting a new job is challenging, so we wanted to give some advise especially for our teen readers and new grads, but also this is for anyone. Having a resume is key. For teens who may be getting their first job a lot of things count that we forget about. I would include babysitting, volunteering,…
Job Seeker Tip 2: Get out of your box
I could easily change this from “Get out of your box” to “Get out of your head”. Tip 1 was Create for the Job but focused on not letting the job stop you, “Get out of your box/head” is a continuation on thinking. At one time, I saw my work just as tasks I did….
Job Seeker Tip 1: Create for the Job
“I don’t want this job” or “I didn’t apply” because: a) “I haven’t ever done” b) “it would be too hard to do” or c) “I think it would be too much work because” and then tell me one line of the job description.
If that is the worst of it, you can do it
Credit Cards – Mishandling Information
This institution issued the card in my previous name. The card offer was in my new legal name just like my driver’s license, social security card, and credit report, but the card was issued with my previous name. I called and explained the mistake
The Word “Retirement”
I have come to hate the word Retirement. To me the word means you work for 40 years or more and hope to have enough money to be able to stop working. You don’t get to enjoy life until you are old enough to not be able bodied as you use to. Is life all…
Shopping vs Browsing
…it is ok to walk a store for hours and not feel like you have to buy everything. Sometimes we do buy something if we can justify that we will actually use the item. That is why I call it browsing because I am not a shopper. I do not like spending money on…
Banking Benefits
…mix it up and think about the benefits you are looking for. If you want the high yield savings, don’t pick a credit union whose purpose is loans (hence credit being in the name).
New Opportunities
…don’t let them be a judge of who they think you can be; only you know who you can be and what you can do. …