7 weird jobs you never knew existed
Before reading, answer me, what do you do for a living? Are you a teacher? Editor or lawyer? That would be too normal compared to the jobs here. Here are some weird jobs that…
Read moreBest and worst countries to be a working woman revealed
In honor of this year’s International Women’s Day, The Economist has published its fifth annual “glass-ceiling index”. The index tracks gender equality’s progress all around the world and is measured by combining data on “higher education,…
Read moreThinking about going into business? If you’re a woman, please do
The curiosity of a 3-year-old prompted me to start my company – amidst the turmoil of a financial crisis. Not a promising start, right? I was 25 years old in New York, babysitting an…
Read moreHow to ask for a raise (without getting on your boss’s nerves)
Talking about your salary with the boss can be a very sensitive subject, if you don’t approach it properly. As with any professional discussion, wait for the right timing and plan ahead. So, what’s the best…
Read morePeople start hating their jobs at age 35
Jean Prince was 50 when she started working for a U.K. tech company near Cambridge as a technical author, writing software documentation. “I felt extremely lucky,” she said. But she wasn’t happy. “The workplace…
Read moreHere are websites to find freelance work
In this digital era where you can get an internet connection nearly everywhere, it is easier than ever to find work as a freelancer. Those who want more professional freedom can join websites that…
Read moreVisualize your schedule to make time for yourself
Women are kept busy by many things every day, from tasks like shopping and cooking to company jobs and child-rearing. How can you make time for yourself in your busy schedule? With the next…
Read moreHow to succeed (and fail) at a job interview in Japan
Ever thought about how many times to knock on the door when you are heading into a job interview? In Japan, it matters. A shortage of young people means there are two job openings…
Read moreSurvey ranks public speaking, childcare as most stressful occupations in Indonesia
Public speaking and childcare have been named the most stressful occupations in Indonesia by research conducted by career site Jobplanet. Other occupations deemed stressful are roles in dental clinics, the textile industry and radiology. On the contrary,…
Read moreCompanies encourage holidays, weekends without email
Corporate employees often feel stressed and unable to relax from dealing with work emails on Saturdays and Sundays. Yet some companies are encouraging their employees to avoid emailing outside of working hours so their…
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