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The salary discussion can be an awkward one to face and asking for more money puts both parties involved in a difficult situation. If your boss hasn’t brought up the subject of a raise for some time it may be time you did but make sure you go in prepared. Nerves, embarrassment and lack of preparation will result in a muddled conversation and you probably won’t land up expressing what you want and thus won’t receive it. (more…)

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A trader is somebody who buys and sells securities or stocks with the aim of profiting from changes in the financial markets. A trader must be able to perform under pressure and have a good sense of timing, while applying sound judgement in the process of taking calculated risks. Stock traders use banks or brokerage companies to access and play the markets – it costs money to make money. (more…)

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Are you a university student contemplating your future? Or are you bored out of your mind at your work? If you are, you may want to carry on reading to find out about some cool jobs that you may not know even exist. While your parents would likely prefer you become a doctor, lawyer or accountant, perhaps what you really want to be is a fake review writer or even a professional sleeper. (more…)

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Business schools are great in theory but are they the right way to go in practice? Warren Buffett doesn’t seem to think so. When asked by a recent graduates ‘How do I go about doing what you do, now that I’ve finished business school?’ he invariably answers that the person would do well to forget most of what they were taught. It’s not as easy to teach entrepreneurship as it is to teach business processes. Do you really need business school? (more…)

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Fact: if you want more cash on hand, you either have to spend less of the cash you already have, or make more cash. While in a recent post we spoke on the rather draining prospect of saving money by spending less, in this post we will explore a few simple ways to increase your income. Some of these tips could lead to dramatic increases in your income in the long run, such that they actually become your primary way of making money, while some of these other ways are more tedious, yet bring it trickles of money. Let’s explore. (more…)

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The life and times we live in are hard enough without having to dread waking up every morning to go to work. Working consumes a good eight hours of our day, excluding time spent travelling and working a bit from home to keep afloat, so it goes without saying that you’re tired and likely drained. Perhaps work has started to clash with your values, or your really just detest your working environment. The burning question is: How you know you’re ready to quit? (more…)

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It seems that we all go through stages in our lives where we tire of our jobs and look up to the celebrities we idolise and wish for better things. Well, it may comfort you to know that before the days of glitz, glamour and walking the red carpet, many A-listers worked duller jobs than most of ours. Take comfort as we look back on a few celebrities who have also been made to pay their dues. (more…)

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It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a job and enter the working world in this time of economic depression. If you have found a job offer that you’re really interested in you need to do something different to make the employer notice you over all the other applicants. If you have just started the job search or are stuck in an employment rut then try these crazy, yet clever, ideas to help you find the position you’re looking for. (more…)

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The way people are employed and are employable has fundamentally altered in the last two decade, especially in the last 10 years. The old theory of go to school, get good grades, go to college, then grad school and you’re guaranteed a great job doesn’t hold water any more. There’s much more to remaining competitive in the global economy, and parents can have a great deal of influence over how your children tackle the world when they grow up. (more…)