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6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need To Get A New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

Well, This Is One Way To Quit Your Job! [VIDEO]

Speedy — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:10:10 +0000

You ever had one of those days? Where you just want to walk out of your work place and just scream I QUIT! You know its run through your mind a couple of times. So the question is : How would you do it? 1. Just walk right up to your boss and tell him [...]

What Are the Highest Paid Careers in America?

Mike Adams — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:39:06 +0000

One of the most frustrating elements of trying to decide on a career path can be determining what degree or in what location your chosen profession will earn you the highest possible salary. Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a list of the 15 highest paid careers in America. Although some of these professions [...]

Florida Teacher Uses 'The Cone Of Shame' To Discipline Students

Chris Reed — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:55:27 +0000

We talked about this on the morning show and here is the whole story. A Florida teacher's job may be in jeopardy after word got out that she was disciplining her students in a very unique way. Pasco County high school teacher Laurie Bailey-Cutkomp used a veterinary cone usually reserved for sick puppies to discipline her misbehaving ninth graders.

Beware Of Fake Job Listings On Career Websites

Sam Stokes — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:19:25 +0000

The following is written for two purposes:1. To help you spot and avoid fake or misleading job listings.
2. Because this story is pretty entertaining. Read it, it's funny.

Reporter By Day, Stripper By Night

Brad Striker — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:18:35 +0000

Its pretty common now days for people to have more than one job especially in certain industries. Sarah Tressler was a reporter for the Houston Chronicle, but since she needed some extra cash…she decided to go with another job that has more of a ‘hands on’ approach.Most people usually refer to just one of their [...]

Strip Club Looking To Hire High School Students

Brad Striker — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:33:57 +0000

I know everyone is looking for a job in today’s economy, but this might be pushing the envelope a bit. Emperors Gentlemen’s Club in Riviera Beach, Florida said they posted the advertisement as a joke, but I’m not really seeing the punch line.As far as I know in all ‘Gentlemen’s’ clubs any employee that is [...]

Recent College Grads Make Less Now Than a Decade Ago — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:26:59 +0000

Since the economy took a turn for the worse, more and more young adults are moving back home with their parents after graduating from college, and this could be one reason why: recent grads are making less now than they did a decade ago.

What Does Your Facebook Profile Tell a Prospective Employer?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:00:15 +0000

It’s pretty common for companies to scout out the social media accounts of prospective hires — and now a new study from Northern Illinois University says Facebook profiles are actually a pretty good predictor of job performance. Researchers conducted an experiment in which three “raters” (one university professor and two students) looked at the Facebook [...]

Lottery Winner Refuses To Quit Job

Brad Striker — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:25:07 +0000

If you won $700,000 would you quit your job or at least look for a new one? 21-year-old Alexandra Chaar refuses to quit her job serving at a Mexican restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. I understand you might be happy and you probably get free drinks and margaritas on the house, but I would SO be trying to bribe someone for a higher position!

McDonald's Looking To Hire 50,000 People In One Day

DJ Digital — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:02:06 +0000

If you or someone you know has been looking for a J-O-B today might be your lucky day. McDonald’s Corp has announced a one-day spring hiring spree to fight the cliche term “McJob”; used in a context that describes low wage, dead-end work. The global restaurant chain said it plans to hire as many as [...]

Just Another Day At The Cobra Pit Job (VIDEO)

DJ Digital — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:31:16 +0000

This guy could quite possibly have the most dangerous job. I got chills just watching him work. I'm waiting for him to have his own show on A&E or The History Channel. WOW. Watch the video and see for yourself !