Commuting often comes with any job that you get. Unless you work from home, and your commute consists of walking downstairs (like mine does), you likely spend between five minutes and an hour or more getting to your workplace. But have you stopped to consider how much your commute is costing you? Have you thought about … … Continue reading
It can be hard enough to find work even if you have an extensive resume to back up your application. If you have little or no work experience to speak of though, things can get even more challenging. It might seem pretty much impossible to get a job in this scenario – after all, don’t … … Continue reading
We own a vacation condo lakefront in the Branson area. After 7 years of renting it to vacationers on a nightly basis, and using it occasionally ourselves, I have decided to let a local company lease it on a yearly basis. Here are seven reasons I took this step – reasons you may also find relevant. You … … Continue reading
Much has been written about the importance of setting goals to achieve success but I think it is also an important strategy when wondering how to make life better for yourself. To improve your life you need to know what is important to you, what things you want to achieve and how you are going … … Continue reading
I work for an organization that employs an inordinate amount of “lifers”. They are people who have worked at the company for their entire lives, and will continue to work at the company until retirement age, and possibly past that. Any individual that works for the same company for 15 years or more actually falls into … … Continue reading
There are two main advantages driving the sales in hybrid vehicles. To begin with, auto manufacturers claim that they are better for the environment, reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. At the same time, they appeal to those trying to save money on gas. While driving a hybrid car with excellent mileage will certainly reduce … … Continue reading