Tough Choices: Going Back to School. Is it Worth the Time & Expense?

It's no secret that the economy and people all over the world are still reeling from the economic downturn. In fact, we're finding more and more professionals are opting to go back to school with hopes to reinvent their careers in this tight job market. Indeed, some college students are pursuing higher degrees simply to delay entering the Real World altogether and perhaps with hopes of getting ahead later. That's all fine and dandy. But let's not forget that attending college for the average … [Read more...]

Are You Really Stuck? 



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Do you feel stuck? In your career? In life, in general? Feeling “stuck” in your career is certainly not a good feeling. What precedes it? A number of reasons could be the underlying culprit, such as low self-esteem, lack of education, lack of perceived opportunity and many more. Stuckness poses a direct threat to your career pioneer prowess. So, it's best to nip it in the bud as soon as you see the signs. Maybe you feel stuck because the economy is in a slump, and it seems no one is … [Read more...]