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Create Jobs for USA

Unless you have had your head stuck in a hole, you know many, many Americans are going through tough economic times. This includes a high rate of unemployment. It is estimated that 9.1% of the U.S. labor force is unemployed. This rate goes up higher in the Hispanic community (11.3%) and even higher in the African-American community (16.7%). But, Starbucks and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) are trying to help. OFN is a network on Community Development Financial Institutions that are dedicated to offering reasonable lending to low-income or otherwise disadvantaged people and communities. In the past few years, Starbucks has … Continue reading →

Working from Home has Some Disadvantages

It can be difficult for parents to find a reliable source of childcare while they are working. If your child has special needs, then you may find it hard to find caregivers that have the knowledge about how to properly care for your child. Telecommuting may open up some options. It also can bring on new problems. There are a lot of companies that allow employees to work from home, or telecommute. In general, this is something that may be possible for office workers, or people who do data entry. If your job is in retail, or the food service … Continue reading →

Lack of Health Insurance Prevents Man From Getting Transplant

A man in Tennessee needs a liver transplant. Unfortunately, he has been prevented from getting on the transplant list because he does not have health insurance. This pushes him, and his family, into an extremely expensive situation. Right now, many Americans are unable to afford health insurance. Employer sponsored health insurance has started to disappear. The health care reform laws have helped some groups find health insurance that were unable to find coverage previous to those laws. For example, young adults who are under the age of 26 can be covered through their parent’s health insurance plans. There are many … Continue reading →

Different Stages Of Parenting

It’s amazing how our role as parents change in ways we could have never predicted. When my daughter was born I was full of sunshine and lollipops. This was the best, smartest, most beautiful baby ever! My baby would never throw a temper tantrum or disobey; she would always be reasonable and willing to listen to Mommy and Daddy because we know best. We were going to be best friends, my baby girl and I, always doing things together, painting our nails, talking, baking, decorating the Christmas tree, pure bliss I tell you. Those first few months, when really, she … Continue reading →

Getting Started in the Industry

Selling your finest work on stock photo sites is one way to make a name for yourself in the photo industry. However, there are dozens of other ways you can make money from your photo skills in this highly competitive industry. Here are just a few: Studio Apply for a photo studio job. Kmart, Sears and the Picture People are always looking to hire new staff photographers. You can earn a decent paycheck taking portraits and add fresh images to your portfolio at the same time. As a studio photographer you will need to know the basics of lighting and … Continue reading →

Types of Jobs for Dogs

I’m forever praising Murph for all the help he gives me with chores, but some dogs truly do work for a living. I got to pondering all the many types of jobs for dogs there are when I was coming up with ideas for animal holidays and observances there should be if there aren’t already. For that article I stumbled across Aimee’s article about working group dogs as part of my research and it dawned on me: “Wow. I never realized just how many dogs work.” Yes, times are getting tough, but, no, this won’t be an article of ways … Continue reading →

Should You Continue at One Job While Searching for Another?

A common dilemma is whether to search for a new job while still working at the old, or to quit completely before you start to look. This can be a tricky problem, as both ways have their advantages and disadvantages. Overall, there isn’t necessarily one way that is the best. It is more about determining how each option affects your individual situation. Let’s discuss some of the pros and cons of each. Keep working: Pros: 1. You can maintain a steady source of income. 2. You don’t have to explain why you aren’t working. Cons: 1. Trying to find the … Continue reading →

Using Amazon to Your Best Advantage

I love Amazon. I love browsing the site, reading the book descriptions, buying the books . . . sigh. It’s just a good thing all the way around. Are you familiar with the Amazon site? Are you getting all you can out of it? When you first open the page, you’ll see a list of departments down the left-hand side. You can buy tools, electronics, jewelry, and more, but for now, we’re just going to talk about the books. When you click on books, you’ll be given the choice of books, textbooks, magazines and newspapers, and Amazon shorts. Courtney did … Continue reading →

Taking on More than One Job at a Time

I read a really interesting post in a forum that I frequent. The poster asked the other mothers if they felt that having a multiple stream of income was better than just having one source of income. This board is for mothers who work from home, so the question boiled down to should you have one job or should you have more than one? People who work for others-either those who are involved in network marketing or those who sell items like jewelry or purses through home parties-might have an opportunity to work in more than one job at one … Continue reading →

Job Tips for Those With a Spouse Who Has to Regularly Move

Military families and those whose spouses work in careers that have offices around the country sometimes find themselves packing up and hitting the highway every three to five years or so, heading off to a new job in a new state. The spouse of the person who is moved then finds themselves in the position of locating a new job in a new city. While this is stressful in itself, that spouse will not only have to find the job but then learn the new job, new company, new names and a new routine every three to five years. This … Continue reading →