If you were born between 1965-1980, I'd love to hear - does this sound about right to you?.. Interesting article about the gen-xers trying to get stuff done. https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2018/04/10/generation-x-boston-workforce/

https://www.boogieberry.com/single-post/2017/11/13/The-Biggest-Story-Ever-Told

There is a fellow who watches and comments on financial markets named Josh Brown (though he publishes under the name "reformed broker"). he posted this a few months ago and I just read it today. Wondering what others in the community might think of his thoughts here...
http://thereformedbroker.com/2017/10/16/just-own-the-damn-robots/

The interview is all about highlighting your talents and skills in a way that the potential employer understands how you will help him/her achieve success as they define it -- in the role and in the company. But it can be hard for to hit the right balance of bragging without turning off the interviewer. For your consideration, here are some good thoughts on this by the Chief Scientist at Manpower Group. #interview #brag #talent #passion https://hbr.org/2017/12/how-to-highlight-your-talents-in-a-job-interview-without-showing-off?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social

When in doubt, it’s better to overdress than underdress. Here’s a fun little study that supports the theory. In the end it has as much to do w your own confidence as anything. So when looking to that next interview, or just going to work Monday morning- pause and make sure you feel good about the way you present yourself. It just might help make the difference .... http://www.businessinsider.com/dressing-for-success-actually-works-2017-7

Target is raising its minimum starting pay for workers for the... http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/target-raises-starting-pay-2nd-time-year-53556426

I am a huge Michael J. Fox fan. Recently he penned this suggestion - it think a lot of Jobcasers might benefit from it - whadayathink? Would this help 'shake up old patterns' and help move you forward?... https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?the-power-of-re-writing-your-personal-story-according-to-research&os_cid=tw-a1b360000025xOW%2520%2520Channel%2520Details

Check out the current issue of AARP magazine. It has a great article about the subject. Enjoy the holidays!!

I just signed a petition supporting Sen. Warren's bill to end the so-called "right to work" state corporate power grabs:

https://act.credoaction.com/sign/warren_right_to_work?sp_ref=345641513.4.183502.e.587350.2&referring_akid=25672.7456173.X1iDuf&source=mailto_sp

I've read so many cases of unjust termination. I'm not sure how effective this petition will be, but it gets the word out to folks. Thank you!

As record numbers of Americans hit the road for Columbus Day, a new study shows that travel is one of the most potent job creators of any American industry.

"Travel: America's Unsung Hero of Job Creation" from the U.S. Travel Association analyzes data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to showcase the significant economic power of the travel industry in America—particularly the quality of the industry's jobs, and the large number that are created by small businesses.

Per the report:

Overall, Americans whose first job was in a travel-related industry obtain an average career salary of $81,900—significantly higher than those whose first jobs were in manufacturing, construction, healthcare and most other U.S. industries. Nearly 40 percent of workers who began their career in travel reached an annual career salary in excess of $100,000. The travel industry also offers a statistically better career starting point for Americans with less education: workers with a high school degree or less whose first jobs were in travel reached an average career salary of $69,500, five percent greater than the average salary attained by workers who started off in other industries.

Its not too late to get started!