Jobs & Work
The 10 Most Outrageous Excuses for Being Late to Work
Michael Koretzky on February 24, 2011
While the recession has cut down on employees being tardy, it hasn’t put a dent in the dumb excuses they give their bosses.
Ask Stacy: Can I Make Money at Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
One reader wants to find a legitimate work-at-home job, and another wants to know if taking out a credit card will help her rebuild her credit history.
The Top Cities for Saving, Giving, and Smiling
Karla Bowsher on November 7, 2012
Whether saving, giving, or earning money is most important to you, there’s a city for you. Or, just check out where your hometown ranks on three recent polls.
How Not to Land a Job: 18 Interview No-Nos
Karla Bowsher on December 19, 2011
As job opportunities open up, job-interview blunders are going up. Avoid these mistakes – some common and others just weird – at your next interview.
Good News, Part II: More Jobs, Higher Wages for 2011
Michael Koretzky on January 14, 2011
It’s a good sign when both employers and employees are confident about job growth. And after a few pessimistic years, that seems to be happening.
10 New Trends for 2011 Jobs
Karla Bowsher on January 13, 2011
Fewer employees will have to moonlight this year, and more employers plan to give raises. Read on to find out how else the improving economy will affect employment trends in 2011.
Stupid Job-Interviewing Advice
B.T. Ballenger on July 17, 2014
Trying to get a job? Google is a great place to research your future employer, but when it comes to searching out interviewing tips, be sure to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Homeless Success Stories Didn’t Start With Ted Williams
Jim Robinson on March 19, 2011
An Ohio man with the gift of a golden voice isn’t the only homeless success story. There are many organizations that work year-round to give people a second chance. Here’s the story of one we found…
2011: A Good Year to Get a Job?
Michael Koretzky on January 6, 2011
The experts seem to agree: This year will be better for employment than last year. But how much better?
25 Toughest Interview Questions of 2010
Michael Koretzky on July 31, 2011
Think you’re fast on your feet? See how you do with the toughest interview questions asked in 2010.
10 Tips for the Sleep-Deprived
Michael Koretzky on December 20, 2010
Bosses should be losing sleep over a new study that shows 85 percent of office workers said they’d be more productive if only they could get more sleep. Here’s 10 ways they could.
Take a Memo: More Secretaries to be Hired in 2011?
Michael Koretzky on December 15, 2010
While the experts are generally skeptical about the employment picture for next year, at least one new report says secretaries should find more work in 2011.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Work from Home without Getting Worked Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Can you really make money working from home? Sure, but it’ll take some work to separate the scams from the scores.
11 Promising Jobs for 2011
Michael Koretzky on December 7, 2010
Some of the best-paying jobs, and the ones most in demand for next year, are in careers you’ve probably never heard of.
Do You Work Like a Dog? What Your Pet Says about Your Career
Michael Koretzky on November 30, 2010
If you’re a cat person or a dog person, that could help determine your career success. Or so claims a new survey of pet owners.
Economists’ Prediction for 2011? Not Great, But Not Bad
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 18, 2010
If you’re worried about a double-dip recession next year, don’t. But if you’re expecting a big recovery, you might be disappointed.
Think Your Job Has Perks? Not Compared to These
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 10, 2010
Part of Occidental Petroleum CEO Ray Irani’s $31.4 million dollar compensation package includes $391,000 for personal tax preparation and financial planning. I don’t remember what I spent on those things last year, but I think it was less than that.
Feds: Trashing an Employer on Facebook is Protected Speech
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 10, 2010
A woman working for a Connecticut ambulance company was fired after trashing her boss on Facebook. Not so fast, says the National Labor Relations Board.
How the Elections Will Impact Your Savings
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 3, 2010
If you have 401(k) or other savings in the stock market, you’ve gotten a little richer over the last several months as a Republican victory became more likely. Now that it’s happened, will the party continue?
How to Land a Seasonal Job – and Make It Permanent
B.T. Ballenger on November 7, 2012
It’s the holiday season, and employers have too many customers and orders to handle. That’s where you come in, and — if you prove yourself — where you just might stay.
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