Gender Bender

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Is becoming a nurse a good career choice for a man? The demand for nursing is increasing, so your question is a timely one, as more men are entering the field. In fact, there has never been a better time to get into nursing with extremely low unemployment levels and a burgeoning healthcare industry.  Working … Read more

Thinking on Your Feet

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I’ve been hearing a lot about microlearning, what is the difference between this and regular training? Touted as the fastest-growing, modern learning platform for professionals, microlearning is changing the way we study and absorb information. Research suggests that the average employee can only allocate as little as one percent of their working week to personal … Read more

Fraternity Row

I’ve read some stories about accidents at frat houses. Who takes responsibility in these cases? Even if your brotherhood has a good disciplinary record and a solid set of conduct guidelines, accidents will still happen. A simple slip on a wet floor or full-blown fist fight are likely to occur in a house that is … Read more

Media Mistake

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Should I consider another major than computer science for a job online? Some of the top entrepreneurs graduated in other fields. Working for a high-paying internet company in a relaxed environment among friends is the end game for many graduates today. Who wouldn’t want a job like this? The issue lies in the skill set … Read more

Language Barrier

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Languages are like assets or investments; it’s important to know which one to choose. While most of the developed world uses English as the primary language for business, it’s always useful to have a second language. Knowing more than one language could further your career and provide opportunities that might not be available to those … Read more

Casinos, Cannabis, and Careers

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I’m graduating this year, and I have a job offer–that’s the good news. The thing is, though, that the job offer came from my cousin, who is kind of the black sheep of the family. He’s working the legal marijuana industry out in Oregon, and he says I can come work for him right away. … Read more

Forklift Fugitive

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When I’m back in my hometown during the summers, I work for the father of one of my friends. I work in a warehouse of his, doing all the things you’d expect: loading trucks, unloading trucks, tracking inventory, and driving a forklift. It’s that last part that has me a bit concerned. Last time I … Read more

Rings and Reasons

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I’m struggling with a very serious dilemma and need some out-of-the-box thinking. My older brother is turning thirty in a few months and I want to get him something special. There are two primary challenges. Problem #1: he has a very well paying job and therefore practically owns everything he already wants. Problem #2: the … Read more

Artsy Options

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I’m an art history major getting ready to graduate this coming May. I’m trying to understand my options for what happens after. I already have a part-time hourly gig at an art studio, which also gives me some space to put together a workshop. I was basically contemplating the idea of designing and selling trinkets … Read more

Budding Investments

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I was recently on a visit to a state where marijuana is legal, and I was struck by what a business it is out there! I’m not much into drugs myself, but I never thought about all of the money that would be flowing back and forth in a place where marijuana is legal. I … Read more