The concept of working from home took a beating during the Great Recession, raising questions about companies’ ability to make the most of the wired world. The setback also throws a bit of cold water on the hopes of mature …
Career Strategies
The Most Overlooked (and Important) Proposal in Obama’s Jobs Plan
It’s no big secret that young Americans are hurting. Youth unemployment is double the national average, college debt loads and defaults are the highest in history, and only 25% of young people had traditional jobs lined up upon …
Got a Job Offer? Why You Should Ask for an Implausibly High Salary
Upon being offered a job, the first step should be to pause and enjoy your good fortune. (Jobs are pretty scarce, if you haven’t heard.) Then, to start salary negotiations, toss out a ridiculously high dollar figure. The request …
I’m Unemployed and I Want to Start My Own Business
Dear TIME Moneyland,
I’ve always had a passion for animals. My first job was working at a local holistic pet food center, and I loved it. In college, I studied equine science because I thought I wanted to be a trainer. But I …
To Kick Off the Labor Day Festivities, Some Grim Employment Statistics
Labor Day weekend is celebrated in honor of workers everywhere. Now, if only there were more companies willing to do the honorable thing and put more workers to work …
Bosses Admit to Playing Favorites When Determining Promotions
We know that favoritism has long played a role in the workplace. Now, a new study has senior execs saying so.
“People can invest in education, invest in training, invest in qualifications, invest in work experience, and also invest in their erotic capital.”
I Was a Teacher, Now I Want to Work on Construction Sites. Help!
Your resume says one thing, but you want to do something else. How do you convince a prospective employer to take a chance on you?
Take This Job and Shove It: Why Most Workers Hate the Company They Just Left
In a new survey, roughly 75% of workers who left their jobs say they absolutely would not recommend the employer to other job seekers. In 2008, only 42% of employees in the same situation recommended steering clear of the companies they’d recently parted ways with.
127 Money Tips: Snag the Best Deals on Diapers, Cars, Pet Supplies, Healthy Foods, Insurance, and More
Also, wanna start making more money? Consider making a bet with a friend, in which the person who earns the most next month will get a free dinner—courtesy of the loser.
5 Tips on Asking for a Raise
One of the best ways to increase your income is at the source: during salary negotiations either when you land a job or during a performance review.
In recent years, of course, many people have been more worried about keeping …
How I Started a Web 2.0 Social Media Site
Kristen Ruby, the founder of Ruby Media Group, talks about how working as an entrepreneur compares to being employed by a corporate company.