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How to Upskill Yourself to Earn More Money 

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Although there are various ways to upgrade your skills, it can get expensive to upskill on your own dime. Check out a place like Class Central to help you see what’s offered and how to access it. Use your free month to look at various classes and see if it would be worth the cost of an ongoing subscription. Final thought.

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So You Want to Take a Break from Your Career—Here’s What You Need to Consider

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Experts suggest building up emergency savings (three-six months of living expenses) and overall living expenses (up to a year’s worth) before leaving. Be bold in asking your network for informational interviews, or if there’s someone specific who could serve as your mentor. The worst they can say is “no.”. Upskill… then update.

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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

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The world class knows that college is just the beginning of lifelong learning. Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. It’s more expensive than brown-bagging it or eating at the office cafeteria, but it pushes you to get outside and interact with other professionals.”.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

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It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program? . Does Joan offer coaching sessions outside of the World Class Assistant program? The classes are held in Las Vegas.

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Why You Need to Grab for Training Opportunities at Work

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You want to model them and make them your mentors," Blumenthal says. For example, you can ask your boss if she will pay for you to take a computer training class because it will help you use new technology and be more productive. You can help them see that it doesn't have to be expensive."

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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Join a class at your fitness club, an exercise group or a team sport. Find a mentor. I want to evaluate my cost-of-living expenses and see where I can cut back. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Review your expenses as a couple. Take a dance or fitness class. Make a commitment to fitness. Attend training.

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Discover the Formula for Happy Employees

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Achor was a teaching assistant for Harvard’s positive psychology course, taught by his mentor, Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. The class was among the university’s most popular courses. As a result, JA Counter’s expenses decreased 23% and net income increased 94%, she says. Achor is also the founder of the consulting firm Good Think Inc.