While it may seem like everyone else is happily settled in their career, some may be surprised to find that they are not alone in wanting to change careers. Here are some of the most common reasons people change careers: To reduce stress One of the major reasons people change careers is that they are tired of working in a stressful environment. Even if a career has a number of benefits – paid time off, medical care, high salary – there comes a point when the amount of stress they live with is not worth the benefits. Many men and…
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by Bev Morrison So, you now have your matric diploma, or other qualification, and you feel like the world is at your feet. You hit the road running with all the enthusiasm and joy of someone on the start of their adult journey. You put your CV on the internet and visit some recruitment agencies – and then you wait for all the offers to come in. And you wait and you wait! What happens then? When you keep doing the same thing over and over again, can you really expect a different result? If you’ve sent out your CV…
by Shama Hyder award winning CEO of The Marketing Zen Group and author of The bestselling book, Zen of Social Media Marketing Don’t be afraid. It can be scary to start a business There are a lot of variables and unknowns, but it doesn’t have to be a frightening experience. Take the time to plan it out, do your research, get help, and learn from other people’s mistakes. Ask yourself, what is the worst that can happen? Often what scares us the most is our own judgment. Get adopted. The younger you are, the better this works I had a…
by Arman Assadi Have you ever heard of Tall Poppy Syndrome? It’s a term used to describe the strange situation that occurs when a person deserving of praise is instead criticized, put down, attacked, etc. by haters or negatrons, as I like to call them. This usually happens when a person decides to create new habits, or simply achieves more than before. In other words, they stand out from the crowd—or figuratively—grow too tall in a field of equal-sized poppy’s. If you ever choose to do something grandiose that others around you are too afraid to do themselves, get ready for the haters. Sadly, this experience can also occur with…
Read on for some great hints and tips to help you manage your finances and be financially stable. Take charge of your finances. Procrastinating is detrimental to your long-term financial health. Don’t wait for a crisis or major life event to get your act together. Don’t buy consumer items (cars, clothing, vacations, and so on) that lose value over time on credit. Use debt only to make investments in things that gain value, such as real estate, a business, or an education. Use credit cards only for convenience, not for carrying debt. If you have a tendency to run up credit-card debt, then…
The planet is going green, which is good news for the human race and the animal kingdom. From the air we breathe to the water we drink and the earth we walk upon, our survival depends on a greener future. When it comes to massive change, the public, private and nonprofit sectors of the world’s economy combine to act as a sort of “ecologic” system of its own, each sector providing checks and balances against the other two. This appears to be happening in regards to the looming issues and challenges related to climate change and dwindling traditional energy sources.…
By definition, all green careers could all be labeled as “cutting edge.” The fact is, however, that most green industries have been around for decades. As with all professions, though, there are new trends forming within each of the green industries all the time. Listed here is a small sample of the trends currently fuelling career growth and job opportunities. Biomimicry: A relatively new scientific discipline, biomimicry concerns the study and imitation of complex biological and other systems found in nature to solve human problems. Although still in its infancy stages, some sustainability experts see potential opportunities in bio-inspired design. Climate…
In a country with many social and environmental issues, choosing a career for the environment can present interesting opportunities. As South Africa transitions to a more inclusive green economy, making a green career choice can bring benefits for our country and ensure a healthy environment. Despite growth in the job market for the environment, and the emergence of many new and exciting career options, many of these career pathways are not well known to most South Africans. There are sometimes also misconceptions about what working for the environment means, as it goes far beyond working as a Park Ranger in…
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. It may be time to evaluate how much time you’re spending with these people and which of those categories they best fit. I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t worry about them. Surround yourself with more positive people (ideally through a mastermind) and set higher standards every single day. The key to success is having a peer group that challenges you, motivates you, and is there to celebrate and congratulate you throughout the journey. Remember this truth: You are the average of the five people you associate with the most.…
Are you an intrepreneur? If you want to succeed in the 21st-century workforce, you should think about becoming one. The word intrepreneur is not a spelling mistake! An intrepreneur is similar to an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs take ideas and run with them, willing to try something new while aware of the risks as well as the rewards. Entrepreneurs build their dreams by heading out on their own, starting companies and building businesses. An intrepreneur shows this same kind of business courage and focus — except that he or she does this while working within an existing company. To be an intrepreneur you need…