Call center jobs are popular work from home jobs, but the reality is that most people hate them. Callers on the other side of the call are often in a bad mood, unpolite and with attitudes. But there are also advantages to it. Reddit user u/Figerox, for example, loves his/her call center job. It allows him/her to not only work from home, but to work on his/her side business at the same time. u/Figerox can edit youtube videos while actually taking calls and do some art design work on the side (designs for stickers, t-shirts, etc) I guess what I’m Continue Reading
Marcia Cintra
Do You Hate Your Job?
You have probably heard about the Great Resignation. That’s the trend that started in 2021 where employees were voluntarily quitting their jobs. Several news outlets attributed that to COVID stress at their workplace. The most common narrative out there was that the Great Resignation was a reflection that Americans were already unsatisfied with their jobs and that COVID made them really hate their job. Maybe they just hated their management? However, this article from the Atlantic, says that it’s all baloney, and that these stories are all wrong!?! It points that this research, from the Conference Board, reported that job Continue Reading
Spotting Job Scams
Scammers are everywhere. From fake IRS calls, Nigerian prince emails, fake computer viruses and even job sites. One of our users recently reached out to us regarding a job scam she ran into. They sent her a $3k signing bonus check, unlocked upon being hired, and asked her to do an interview on Whatsapp. During the interview, they asked her to install several different software on her computer, so she could be able to “perform” her new job. She had a funny feeling about the process and didn’t install anything. Instead, she took the check to the bank to ask Continue Reading
Taco Bell will pay $100,000 to Managers
Managers have a huge impact on a restaurant performance, customer experience and team member satisfaction. That’s why Taco Bell will start paying $100,000 to its managers later in the year. Not all 450 company-owned store managers will get this raise, but their current salaries currently range from $50,000 to $80,000. There is a huge discrepancy in the food industry. Burger King’s average base pay for managers is only $45,414, while In-N-Out Burger has been paying its managers $100,000 for at least the past decade and the average salary for managers is now more than $160,000 Taco Bell jobs near you: Continue Reading
Looking for a job with the USPS?
The USPS is the third largest civilian employer in the US, with roughly 502,400 workers in 2016. So if you’re looking for a job, you might want to consider one with the USPS. In these times of Amazon.com, where more and more people are buying everything online, the need of delivery services, like USPS should only be increasing. There are several career options, including delivery and operations, mail carriers, mail handlers and tractor trailer operators. Check their career site for more options. Salary and Benefits The reason it’s just an attractive job, is because not only salaries are competitive with Continue Reading
Laid off man gets job offers after handing out resume on the side of the road
When the going gets tough… The tough get creative Patrick Hoagland was laid off as a forklift operator at a metal recycling company in Phoenix. He filled out several online applications and even handed out resumes, but wasn’t getting any responses. He printed 200 copies of his resume and started handing out resumes on the side of the road with a sign and a huge smile. In an interview to CNN, Hoagland said: I had only been unemployed a few weeks, but it was very unexpected and I needed to figure something out fast. I at first laughed and thought Continue Reading
How to blow up an interview
Landing an interview is already hard enough in the first place, so why blow it? Even if you leave the interview feeling confident, there’s a chance you might have blown it without even knowing it. Here’s a list of things that hiring managers consider as disqualifiers: Being rude to the receptionist or other support staff You show up to your interview, and you are super polite during your interview, but were kinda rude to the receptionist. You blew it! How you act towards other employees, whether they’re your direct co workers or not, is very important for hiring managers. Checking Continue Reading
What Airport jobs can you get with a High School Diploma?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about half million Americans working in the air transportation industry in May of 2018. These jobs tend to be quite high, with the median salary around $60k/year. These include higher level jobs, like directors, pilots and engineers, but there are also jobs that only require a High School diploma. Some of these jobs might require some training, such as mechanics, but you won’t need a College Degree for that. *All the employment and wage numbers below are for May 2018 Security Guards Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, Continue Reading
Robots will NOT take this job from you
We all heard it: Robots will take your jobs! It is true that a lot of jobs are being lost to automation. We hear that factories are replacing assembly lines with robots. Truck drivers will be replaced by robots. Even doctors will eventually be replaced by doctors. I was recently in Seattle and came across an Amazon Go Store. The store doesn’t employ cashiers and employs robots, instead. I was furious, but decided to go in and check it out anyways. You use an app to gain access and go about your shopping business as usual. You can pick up Continue Reading
Things you should know before applying for an Uber or Lyft Job
Chances are, if you are looking for a job, you ran into one of their ads. Their job ads are everywhere. They NEED you. It can be a great job if you’re currently in between jobs, or if you want to make a few extra bucks after your regular shift. As with any other customer-facing job, as a driver, you’ll meet all sorts of passengers, good and bad. Here are a few things that you should consider if you’re looking into applying for an Uber or Lyft job. Passengers eating in the car The main complaint from drivers was passengers Continue Reading