We are keeping it fresh over at the JobMonkey with a brand new section on translator and interpreter jobs. Blending our emphasis on unique jobs with international travel, this new section really fits the bill! If you are completely fluent and culturally literate in two or more language, you should definitely check it out. Note […]
5 Jobs That Don’t Feel Like Work
James Matthew Barrie said, “Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. ” Can you imagine the joy of getting up each day and going to work…but it didn’t feel like work? It felt like an adventure? A fulfillment of your life’s dream? Or just good ol’ fashioned fun? Even in these […]
5 Tips for Being Successful at Working from Home
ABC had a great story earlier this week with a number of legitimate work from home opportunities. The story covers everything from blogging to selling jewelery online. It’s a great and quick read for anyone dreaming about working from home. If you are seriously considering starting your own home-based business, here are five suggestions for […]
Is Now a Good Time to Become a Real Estate Agent?
I love hearing from our readers, and today I got a quick email from a regular reading asking: Is now a good time to become a real estate agent? I’ve wanted to for a while, and I hear that the housing market is coming back. What do you think? Thanks for your question! It’s true […]
Medical Collections Jobs are Booming
It may not be the happiest of things to post about, but let’s face it: With the economy still stagnating, there is one field that has seen a meteoric growth in the past few years – debt collection jobs. Today I wanted to focus on what subset of their field that is a bit more […]
Blogging from Home: WordPress vs. Blogger
Are you thinking about starting your own blog to make money from home? While you probably won’t get rich overnight, blogging is a great way to build community around an issue you are passionate about, while also earning income from advertising and affiliate linking. If you’d like to try your hand at writing a blog, […]
Back to School Advice for College Seniors
If you are getting ready for the start of your senior year of college, this is an exciting and empowering time. You have just one year left of college, and while the “real world” is right around the corner, you can still enjoy the cushy protection of your academic home for two more semesters. In […]
Obama Announces $1.85 Billion for Green Solar Energy Jobs
Green jobs are hot and getting hotter. The Obama administration recently committed $20 million to develop offshore wind energy and is now giving another $1.85 billion to build solar plants around the U.S. Of that large sum, $1.45 billion will be given to the Arizona plant, Abengoa Solara, which will put the money toward powering […]