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A Veteran of the Digital Nomad Community Offers Her Best Tips for the Location-Independent Lifestyle

Success

I thought I would do it for a year, then come back and resume my “life.” Is it feasible for Digital Nomads to save up for retirement, even if they aren’t living in one place and are unable to contribute to traditional retirement plans? When my relationship ended, it allowed me to reflect on what I wanted to do. Absolutely.

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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

Workplace Insight

Of course, it could simply be that workers saved more during the pandemic and can now afford to retire in comfort earlier than planned. Surprisingly, the silver exodus is not concentrated in the richest segments of society – even though one might expect that they would be the most able to retire. So what’s going on?

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc. Changing career field.

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

BMT Office Administration

The downsides of dry promotions Dry promotions may seem like a solid way to save money and better utilize your existing staff, but they usually come at a cost. That cost is typically decreased employee engagement and increased employee turnover. When and why do companies give employees dry promotions?

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How to Turn a Part-Time Job Into a Full-Time Gig

On The Job

Or such jobs were filled by those nearing retirement who wanted to cut back on their hours but still earn some money to pad a nest egg. Think about what the total cost will be to give you a total benefits package. And honestly, I've never asked someone if the job on their resume was part time or full time.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

It not only drives down recruitment costs for employers because they are sharing resources, but candidates have access to more opportunities through a job search program known as UnitedWeWork. They may just see you as someone who can save them from going through stacks of resumes,” he says. Don’t be desperate. Don’t be ashamed.

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