What’s Best For You – Contract or Permanent?
The availability of contract work has grown enormously as an alternative to conventional permanent work, but how do you decide which is for you? Let’s examine their individual benefits and drawbacks. 58
Earning More By Going Solo
In 2000, Les Kollegian resigned from his chief creative officer post at an advertising agency to start his own shop in San Diego with a goal of increasing his earnings. The 36-year-old says the experience was challenging and stressful, but his take-home pay is now approximately $300,000 before taxes — triple his previous annual income.
When Taking a Counteroffer Can Beat Going Elsewhere
WITH DEMAND FOR SENIOR MANAGERS ON THE RISE as the job market and economy heat up , a flurry of counteroffers are expected to rain on executives who give notice this year. “Counteroffers always go up in a climate like we’re now seeing, and my clients are now talking about candidates they’re trying to recruit
The Journey: Catching up with retirement savings late in your career
Q: I should have had something in place 20 years ago for retirement. Now at 47, I realize that 67 is not too far away. Any recommendations on financial institutions that could assist me on this delayed retirement? A. Starting at mid-career does make it harder to save because you’ll generally need to put away
5 ways taking a pay cut can make you richer
Money shouldn’t be the only motivator when deciding on a career, and taking a job solely because the pay is appealing can increase the likelihood that the job will not work for you in the long run. Moreover, a potential employer will most likely sense it if you’re not passionate about your role. “During
Working From Home: Will it Help or Hurt Your Career?
The brouhaha surrounding Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer’s decision to ban employees from working from home had barely subsided when Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman following suit, announcing that she wants all employees to come to office every day. At the same time, we have Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts who says she
What 7 NFL Teams Can Teach You About Business
Do’s & Don’ts About Leadership From Prominent NFL Teams Are You Like the Raiders or the Patriots? If you’ve got a player like Tom Brady of the New England Patriots on your team, you have a decision to make. Can you be a winner on the football field and at the bank? Brady is considered