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How Much Would Gerard Butler Make as a Real Bounty Hunter?
You might not know any real life bounty hunters, but you're probably familiar with their jobs thanks to TV and movies. Gerard Butler assumes the role in the aptly named, soon to be released movie, The Bounty Hunter, and many actors have come before him taking on characters that have unusual jobs. Can you guess how much some of these not-so-typical jobs would actually pay?
The Double Standard Is Alive and Well at Work
We’ve already determined that the gender gap hasn’t quite closed — especially at the top, men are continuing to outearn women, sometimes by an alarming amount. But according to New York Times blogger and management coach Peggy Klaus, the wage gap isn’t the only gender issue women face in the workplace today; the good ol' double standard is also still alive and well. To see some examples, keep reading.
How To: Write More Professional Emails
How you write a work email isn't going to make or break your career (well, in most cases). But your email etiquette can affect how seriously you're taken, and even how well you're liked, in the workplace. Read on for 10 things to keep in mind before hitting send.
How-To: Step Up Your Game at Work
Spinning your wheels at the office might earn you a paycheck, but it's unlikely to put you in line for a raise or give you much satisfaction. Fulfilling your responsibilities is good; trying harder can make you great. Step up your work game by putting in more effort in subtle ways that may just get you noticed.
How-To: Show Your Gratitude at the Office
Showing appreciation for co-workers should be as easy as saying, "Thanks, buddy!" But somehow, those two words can sneak through the cracks or come off as disingenuous if they are uttered too often. Office politics, nonstop schedules and confusing etiquette can make thanking your co-workers and boss nerve-racking.
Burned Out or Just Stressed?
With the economy still struggling to make a recovery, many people are experiencing more pressure than ever at work. Working overtime to keep your current job or find a new one can make you feel completely burned out — but are you really?
According to stress management expert Debbie Mandel, feeling stressed and experiencing actual burnout are two different things.
Change Up Your Routine to Beat the Winter Blahs
I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year when I really start to fizzle out at work. The holidays are over, we still have two more chilly, wet months of Winter, and the days are still feeling much shorter than I’d like. But, when the post-holiday blahs set in, I know it’s time to switch up my routine.
10 Tips For Getting (and Nailing) a Job Interview
An increasingly large pool of unemployed workers, many of whom are highly qualified and have killer resumes, means that getting an interview and landing a new job is a longer and more challenging process these days. After sorting through piles of resumes, hiring managers are now holding more rounds of interviews than before. Get through the first round of interviews with these tips.
Have You Lied to Your Employer About Being Sick This Winter?
Finding time to take a vacation can be a challenge when you're caught up in the grind of the nine to five. In fact, 34 percent of SavvySugar readers only took five to 10 vacation days in 2009, followed by 29 percent who jetted out of the workplace for 10 days and another 29 percent of you who used up 10 to 20 days. Not taking time out can lead to burn out — and sickness — quick.
5 Jobs With Growing Salaries
Raises may have been smaller than usual the past couple years, but that doesn’t mean no one is getting them. CareerBuilder has compiled a list of 20 jobs that saw serious salary growth over the past year and are expected to see even more in the year to come. To see the top five, read on.
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