Wouldn’t it be nice to earn a full-time income working part-time hours? It’s an achievable goal, but you may need to get some extra training. Here is a list of the best-paid part-time jobs, according to average wages reported by the United States Department of Labor. If you’re tired after forty or more hours a week at work, maybe one of these positions will inspire you to consider a career change.
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/the-best-paid-part-time-jobs/ss-AAJbdWy
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Fanshawe hoping to graduate ‘cannabis scientists’ with new program | CBC News
A year since pot became legal in Canada, the ever-growing business has prompted Fanshawe College to create a graduate program around cannabis production.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-ontario-fanshawe-college-cannabis-scientists-1.5321809
Ray Dalio: How to make money and have a fulfilling job
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio knows the idea of turning your passion into your job is easier said than done. But he says these two traits will help you turn your passions into a lucrative career.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/10/11/ray-dalio-how-to-make-money-and-have-a-fulfilling-job.html
Bad bosses prompt 2 in 5 Canadians to quit a job, survey finds
New research conducted on behalf of staffing firm Robert Half found that 39 per cent of respondents had quit a job because of a bad boss.
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The 10 highest-paying companies in 2019, according to Glassdoor
In addition to offering exciting perks and benefits, employers today are also offering competitive compensation in order to attract top talent. Using data from its platform, job site Glassdoor compiled a list of the highest-paying companies in 2019.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/09/18/the-10-highest-paying-companies-in-2019-according-to-glassdoor.html
Dreaming of a job doing absolutely nothing? It’s not what it’s cracked up to be | CBC Radio
Ted Geltner thought he hit jackpot when he landed a stress-free job as a magazine editor.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/radio/outintheopen/inside-job-1.5029585/dreaming-of-a-job-doing-absolutely-nothing-it-s-not-what-it-s-cracked-up-to-be-1.5037892
How to pivot your career
A career pivot requires learning to navigate a new field. If you’re thinking about changing careers, you’ll need to assess your skills, fill in experience gaps, and budget for a dip in earnings.
— Read on grow.acorns.com/how-to-pivot-your-career/
See Jeff Bezos’ 1994 job listing for Amazon’s first hire
Jeff Bezos posted a job listing for his first Amazon hire 25 years ago. He was looking for a computer developer who could build technology “in about one-third the time that most competent people think possible.”
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/08/23/see-jeff-bezos-1994-job-listing-for-amazons-first-hire.html
4 ways to recession-proof your career
Worries about a possible recession have many workers concerned about their jobs. Here are a few things experts say you can do now to protect your career, no matter what happens.
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High paying jobs for independent freelance workers
Shifting workplace norms and a tight labor market are giving employees the freedom to strike out on their own while raking in impressive sums, according to a new study from Upwork, which lists the most lucrative independent work in the U.S.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/08/21/high-paying-jobs-for-independent-freelance-workers.html