LinkedIn Launches Inspiration Index, Reveals Most Inspired Professionals

LinkedIn Launches Inspiration datenbankindex, Reveals fruchtwein Inspired Professionals LinkedIn Launches Inspiration Index, Reveals Most Inspired Professionals To date, more than 100,000 professionals have contributed to the index by answering one simple question How often do you feel inspired by your work? The index measures responses on a scale of 0 (never inspired) to 100 (always inspired).The Inspiration Index was launched to measure where the most inspired professionals in the world are and what they do for a living, said Joe Roualdes, a senior manager of communications for LinkedIn Talent Solutions. This data can help recruiters show prospective candidates that certain industries can actually boost their spirits and make their work more inspiring.The index findings includeMost inspired industries for HR and Recruiting professionals (average score = 69)1. Hospitality 762. Pharmaceuticals 733. Education Management 724. Financial Services 725. Non-profit Organization Manage ment 71Most inspired industries for sales business development professionals (average score = 67)1. Health, Wellness and Fitness 772. Airlines/Aviation 773. Computer and Network Security 764. Internet 735. Leisure, Travel and Tourism 73Most inspired industries for marketing professionals (average score = 67)1. Food Beverages 722. Financial Services 713. Internet 714. Information Technology and Services 705. Non-profit Organization Management 69Most inspired industries for finance accounting professionals (average score = 63)1. Real Estate 692. Management Consulting 673. Telecommunications 664. Information Technology and Services 665. Pharmaceuticals 65Anyone with any career, even non-LinkedIn members, can participate. Contribute to the Inspiration Index here.

9 ways you can be a better communicator this year

9 ways you can be a better communicator this year9 ways you can be a better communicator this yearFor many of us, 2018 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2019 Follow ourHit Refreshseries through January and February for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain) those New Years resolutions.Thinking about where to start withNew Years resolutionscan get pretty overwhelming. Should you focus on wellness, relationships, finances, work, hobbies? Sincefocusing on one thing at a timecan make the process of setting ansicht yearly goals feel much more manageable, we suggest communication.You already know that communication is key - clich, but true - so you might as well work on making baby steps toward becoming a stronger, more confident communicator. Plus, improving those skills can seriously pay off in your relationships and your career.We reached out to lifestyle and communication experts to get their take on the best communicati on-related resolutions we all can be making in the new year. Read on for nine great suggestions.1. Communicate to understand, not to judgeAsking good questions within a conversation does more than cultivate that comforting back-and-forth it demonstrates that youre genuinely interested in the other person. Communication means listening deeply, coach and founder of LoveQuestCoachingLisa Concepcionsays. Asking questions with a spirit of curiosity tells the other person that their perspective is valid.2. Pay attention to non-verbal communicationRelationship therapist and dating coachIrina Baechletells us that body language is a key element of cultivating positive communication, especially within romantic partnerships.Non-verbal communication will tell you everything your partner wouldnt say out loud, she says. It can help you understand the complete message. Also, body language will boost your awareness of their reactions to what you say and do. When youre having a discussion, start tun ing into non-verbal cues like crossed arms, leaning away, and eye contact.3. Ask for clarityNot 100 percent sure that youre following what someone is saying? This year, dont be afraid to ask them to clarify This is especially important in more emotional conversations or when you find yourself feeling defensive.This may feel awkward at first, but you will find over time that we often create stories about what other people say and do, and in reality, it often has nothing to do with that, positive psychology practitioner and life coachKendra Daviessays. When we give others the opportunity to clarify, we truly allow compassion and empathy.4. Use I statements during tough conversationsYoure probably familiar with this communication rule of thumb - when arguing with a friend, family member, or significant other, its best to use phrases that start with I than phrases that start with you. All too often, though, were aware of these kinds of rules and dont actually put them into practice.Mar riage and family therapistHeidi McBainurges you to make this a resolution in the year ahead. If, for example, youre feeling like your partner has been disengaged from you recently, resist the urge to say Youre ignoring me and instead go with I feel like youre not as engaged with me lately. That change in wording can go a long way.5. Focus on listeningWeve all been in the middle of conversations in which we struggle to truly listen to the other person. Maybe its because were distracted by other things going on in our lives, or perhaps were just so busy thinking about whatweregoing to say next that we arent actually tuning into whats being said in the moment. Lets change that in the new yearCommunications improve when we listen fully, looking to understand what the person is saying, life coachMary Connollytells us. Listening to comprehend and not just to hear is key to being a good communicator.6. Create the right environment for difficult discussionsIn many cases, you know long befor e a conversation gets heated that the subject is going to cause tension. Get ahead of that tension by setting the scene. Clinical psychologist and life and relationship coachAlyssa Adamsrecommends starting these tough conversations in a quiet place with limited distractions.Go a step further toward positivity by opening the interaction with a statement about what you most appreciate about the other person.7. Find the balance between honesty and kindnessI often find that people feel like if they are honest with what they want, then they are being mean, licensed marriage and family therapistIrene Schreinersays.Were all for speaking your mind bluntly when the situation calls for it, but were also here to challenge you to work on perfecting the delicate balance between being kind and being straightforward. It doesnt have to be one or the other.8. Put your phone awayStashing your screen tops the list of recommended communication resolutions from goals coach Nadalie Bardo, the founder ofI ts All You Boo. Cutting back on phone time can have benefits in many aspects of life, but communication is definitely one of them. When youre trying to truly communicate with someone, its best to eliminate all distractions.9. Replay interactions in a positive lightIf you schliff up a discussion with someone - at work, at home, anywhere - and arent happy with how it went, its easy to overthink the conversation and get stuck in all the negatives. Public speaking consultant and coachMaryna Shkvoretsrecommends making a habit of changing your perspective in these situations.Make a resolution to replay these interactions in your mind going exactly the way you wanted them to, she says. First of all, youll feel better about it. And youd be amazed how often you can redeem yourself in a different situation, and it helps to have a clear vision of the interaction going the right way.How do you plan to improve your communication skills and relationship this year? 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What Makes an Aircraft Technologically Advanced

What Makes an Aircraft Technologically AdvancedWhat Makes an Aircraft Technologically AdvancedThe term Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) is a modern term used to describe light aircraft with advanced equipment on board- specifically advanced avionics like GPS and glass paneldisplays. Categories of Technologically Advanced Aircraft There are three categories of technologically advanced aircraft New aircraftNewly designed classic aircraft with updated avionicsOld aircraft that have been retrofitted with new avionic It used to be that only professional pilots like corporate or airline pilots needed to be trained in modern avionics and other modernonboard technologies. Today, this same high-tech equipment is being used widely in small aircraft, which means that pilots of these small aircraft must be trained in TAA, or run the risk of being inept at using this equipment, or worse, a safety hazard to themselves and others. What Makes an Airplane a Technologically Advanced Airc raft The FAA defines a TAA as an airplane that is equipped with the following A moving map displayAn instrument-approved GPSAn autopilot Many aircraft are equipped with all of these and even more complex systems, making it difficult for even the best of pilots to navigate through their aircrafts avionics, let alone the airspace theyre in. Many pilots are familiar with the term glass cockpit. An aircraft that is considered to be a TAA is bedrngnis always a glass cockpit aircraft, but a glass cockpit aircraft is always considered a TAA. A glass cockpit goes beyond the description of a TAA and is generally defined as one with a Primary Flight Display (PFD) and a Multi-Function Display (MFD), both of which replace most of the old-style gauges in an aircraft. According to AOPA, more than 90 percent of new aircraft today are coming off the line with glass cockpits. These aircraft are all considered TAA. Controversy Over the Use of Technologically Advanced Aircraft The FAA has come u nder fire because of the influx of TAA and the FAAs lack of a modern flight training program. The current flight training standards have been in place since 1973 and were designed with basic stick-and-rudder flying in mind. Current training syllabi do not leave room for TAA training, but that could change in the future. As of right now, pilots are training on both the old style instruments and the new glass panel displays. The old six-pack displays are still very common, but as glass panel displays become more commonplace, well see the old six-packsdisappear. TAA is generally a good thing for the average pilot, as long as the pilot knows how to use the equipment correctly. Still, many accidents are attributed to the pilots lack of understanding of the aircrafts avionics.When a pilot doesnt fully understand the avionics on board his aircraft, he can quickly become task-saturated trying to figure out how it all works. This task-saturation, coupled with excess heads-down time in the co ckpit, can lead to disorientation and loss of aircraft control. TAA is, by and large, improving situational awareness for pilots. The criticism of technologically advanced airplanes being more of a distraction than a helpful tool holds merit, though. For this reason, the FAA created the FITS program and new training program that supplements the old one, created specifically for use with TAA. The FITS program is designed to assist flight instructors and flight schools in training pilots for TAA and includes a more scenario-based training environment.

Muslim Amazon contractors finally allowed to use company prayer rooms

Muslim Amazon contractors finally allowed to use company prayer roomsMuslim Amazon contractors finally allowed to use company prayer roomsAfter months of pray-ins and protests, workers for an Amazon contractor finally got what full-time Muslim employees at Amazon already had the right to pray during the day.Like many, Amazon contracts Security Industry Specialists (SIS) to get security officersto patrol its large Seattle campus. 500 of 800 of those security employees are Muslim, according to SIS workers, but they had to pray in garages and other out-of-the-way places on campus and managers reportedly threatened them if they took 15 to 30 minutes off the clock to worship.Now thats changed. SIS told Seattle Globalist that its management released a listof available prayer rooms on the Amazon campus, which are the same rooms that were available to full-time employees.Amazon began establishing dedicated Prayer Rooms earlier this year and was kind enough to let us know that SIS employees c an use them, the President of SIStold the publication.Thats a rosy picture that ignores the complaints filed with the National Labor Relations Boardthat went into getting access to these rooms.Time off for religious worship at workThe labor victory follows multipleallegations of religious discrimination by Muslim contract workers at the tech giant. Security officers said they were repeatedly denied spaces to pray, were reprimanded for taking time to do their daily prayersand faced intimidation for union activities.SIS workerAbdinasir Elmi said that one managertold other employeesto blame the Muslims who took time off during Ramadan for their increased workload.Federal law requires that employers must make reasonable accommodations for peoples faiths unless it would be an undue hardship on the employers operation of its business. Undue hardship canmeans its too much money or it decreases workplace inefficiency.According to the Pew Research Center, Islam is the fastest-growing religio n in the world. There are 3.3 million Muslims living in America, which account for 1% of the U.S. population. But although Muslims are a growing part of the workforce, their religious practices - which can include praying five times a day and fasting for a month during Ramadan - have frequently clashed with a companys bottom-line.In 2016, a Cargill plant in Colorado fired about 150 of its Muslim workers in a prayer dispute. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, which publicized the case, alleged that workers were told to go home if they wanted to pray. The plant retorted that workers were given the reasonable accommodation of prayer rooms. That same year, Ariens, a Wisconsin manufacturing company, fired seven of its Muslim workers for taking unscheduled breaks, which they were using to pray. Muslim employees said that the companys scheduled break times did not align with their needed prayer time.As part of their faith, Muslims must pray five times each day at sunrise, noon, mi d-afternoon, sunset and evening. Ariens initially allowed Muslim workers to have a brief third break needed to accommodate prayers but ultimately concludedthat this disrupted production. 14 other Muslim employees resigned over the break policy.Ladders reached out to Amazon about the allegations of its contractors conditions and we will update when we get a response.A different classContract workers like Amazons security officers are the unsavory underbelly of the tech industrys approach to employment. They are too often seen but not heard. They work at the company, but as one SIS security officer noted, were in a different class than the rest of Amazon.SIS workerEden Medhane noted that Amazon security officers are not allowed to park in the employee parking garage, even though their job is to patrol it.Medhane has been one of the leading voices among irate contractors unimpressed with the proportion of the divide separating them from managers and full-time workers in terms of wages, benefits and treatment.In his blistering April op-ed, SIS Amazon workerMedhane wrote that if easing economic inequality could be as important to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos as developing a private space program, he could turn his attention to the lives of his workers - all of his workers - in the city that helped make him the second-richest person in the world.Crowdsourced work with no financial netThe divide between full-time workers and contractors is not unique to Amazons security workforce.Amazon also uses contractors for Amazon Mechanical Turk, a crowdsourced digital marketplace that exists largely for data processing tasks that cannot be automated. It is repetitive and often mind-numbing work.Employers using Amazon Mechanical Turk decide what they wish to pay crowdsourced contractors. AMT contract workers have no minimum wage.Google chose full-time hires instead of contractorsMany tech companies hardly balk at paying engineers richly, but they save costs on contract workers, whic h work alongside full-time staff on many similar tasks but receive fewer benefits.A former Google employee critiqued Googles decision to hide itssubcontracted workforce of service workers, content moderators and laborers they didnt ride the Google shuttle, eat the Google food, or attend beer-filled all-hands Friday meetings.In fact, Googles abundantly productive, nonhierarchical, and playful workplace seemed to rely on hidden layers of menschlich data work subcontractors who were off the books.Google made changes. In 2014, it parted ways with SIS and hired about 200 security officers full-time

How You Can Encourage Work-Life Balance for Employees

How You Can Encourage Work-Life Balance for EmployeesHow You Can Encourage Work-Life Balance for EmployeesEmployees want to balance work with the rest of the activities they wish to pursue in life. Work balance is especially important to your millennial employees who are used to cramming their days with diverse activities and hours of electronic communication. Employers are not responsible for providing work balance for their employees, but they can assist the employees to seek and maintain their own work balance. Optimistically, the decisions, policies, values, and expectations in your workplace betreuung employees in their work-life balance choices. In the best case scenario, these employer choices help you to recruit and retain the superior employees you seek. Here are some thingsthat you can control that encourage or discourage employee work-life balance. Offer a Flexible Work Schedule A flexible schedule does not mean that employees can come and go at will, which is a possib ility that concerns employers. A flexible schedule policy spells out what the employer means by flexible hours. In many workplaces, flexible starting and ending times are easy to implement. More sophisticated flexible schedules such as a four-day work week or telecommuting require more planning, but flexible work schedules are a cornerstone of work balance.A favorite example involves a New York City verbunden publishing company that allows employees to telecommute two days a week. With employees living in Brooklyn, New Jersey, and all over the other boroughs, this company policy saves employees hundreds of hours of commuting time and expense. It also enables them to have additional time for all of lifes needs. Offer Paid Time off (PTO) Offer PTO in lieu of traditional paid sick leave, paid personal days and paid vacation. A paid time off (PTO) approach treats employees like adults who are capable of making decisions about how, when, and why to use the paid time off supplied by the employer. In a PTO system, neither employers nor employees need to worry about accounting for how the time off was spent. This eliminates confusion and the need for additional policies such as defining what constitutes a sick day. Yes, there are downsides to PTO, but not in terms of work balance. Allow Only Limited Carryover of PTO Into Another Calendar Year If the goal of paid time off is to encourage employees to do just that- take time off- paying employees for the time is counterproductive. Even if employees want to donate the value of their paid time off to a charity or a coworker who has used his or her time up for valid reasons, these actions do not encourage the work balance and rejuvenation that your employees need. Model the Work-Life Balance Yourself Managers and senior managers need to model the work balance theyd like to encourage their employees to exhibit. When a manager uses PTO to take a vacation yet responds to email as if she is in the office, this sen ds a powerful message to employees about whether they need to do email while on vacation. The actions of senior leaders are heard and observed by employees. When a senior manager calls in for unimportant meetings while out-of-the-office, employees get the message. It affects their personal choices for work and life balance. Set Expectations That Time Off Is Indeed Time Off With employees electronically connected to the workplace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the office or out, work and life balance is a challenge. Set up the expectation, in your workplace, that when an employee leaves for vacation, it is okay to send an email that says he is on vacation with limited access to email. Honor the employees PTO by not contacting him unless it is truly an emergency. Allow Employees to Take Unpaid Leave as Needed for Life Cycle Needs Employees have serious, life-changing events, emergency family needs, and desires to explore life and career opportunities. While the 12 weeks req uired by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and employer leave policies that existed prior to FMLA cover many events, theyre not always sufficient. Many employers allow employees to take an unpaid leave of absence for activities and events such as the premature birth of a baby who is hospitalized for an extended time period,nursing a parent with a serious illness in another state,settling a relatives estate in another state,extending maternity leave for an additional 4-8 weeks,exploring moving to a new location with a spouse without burning the bridges to their current employment,attending stufe school full time to complete classes that were only available during the day, andattending verbunden grad school in another state for the four required two-week onsite sessions a year. Sponsor Monthly Activities Sponsor employee and family events and activities monthly to encourage team building, friendships among employees, and the inclusion of families in work events. At the same time, schedule some of the events for adults only. Provide babysitting at the event or elsewhere, if it will encourage employee attendance. Bowling, picnics, outdoor movies and bonfires, game centers, ice skating, sports events like a baseball or football game, a hayride, and interaction with a company favorite charitys event are all appropriate for families. (On a side note, the relationships, and friendships that employees build, encourage them to stay with your company and in your region. Most happy employees have a best friend at work.) Dont Expect Employees to Work Hard with Long Hours, and Weekends All the Time Its okay to expect employees to work long, hard hours during the push for a timely product release, for example, or at a trade show for three or four days. But, employees cant sustain an extraordinary level of energy and long overtime hours as a constant work expectation. Employees will check out, burn out, and/or leave if long hours and extraordinary effort are th e norms. Dont confuse commitment, engagement, and dedication with 60-70 hour weeks. Allow Some Cross-Over of Life Needs Into the Workplace and Vice Versa Shopping online at a sale while at work is often mitigated by the employee responding to emails at 10 p.m. You dont want to encourage your employees to talk with their children while at work. Nor do you want to encourage employees to use online time during the workday for personal reasons.But you need to recognize that for many, especially professional employees, the line between work time and lifetime is no longer distinct. Would you prefer that the employee take a half day off to do his holiday shopping or spend twenty minutes making a quick purchase online? Or, do you want a mom has to leave early most days to make sure her children got home from school?Do you really want to monitor whether an employee is posting a joke on Facebook or avidly recruiting potential staff for your open position? You can trust adult employees to make good choices. Deal with the individuals who dont- individually. Offer the Opportunity for Employees to Job Share or Work Part-Time Employers tend to believe that every job is a full-time job, but not all jobs need a full-time employee. Consider the talent that would be available to your organization if you hired employees for part-time hours. With the appropriate two people, job sharing can also work effectively for employees who you want to retain while they start families or homeschool, for example. Creative employers and employees will think of more ways that employers can support employees in their quest for work-life balance. Start with these ten ideas to take a giant stride to support your employees in their efforts to fully participate in all aspects of their work and life.

The Most Popular How Do I Make a Resume

The Most Popular How Do I Make a Resume How Do I Make a Resume No Longer a Mystery A resume is among the most crucial tools in your job hunting arsenal. When youre ready to apply to get a job posting, make certain you change the objective statement to satisfy the particular criteria for the roles and obligations. Each time you put in an application for a new job, check your resume to guarantee that it isnt only targeted, but in addition current. In reality, your job resume is among the first things which can help you put an impression on the recruiter so make certain you dont mess this up.Learning how to do a resume when dont have any work experience is quite a bit easier if its possible to demonstrate some seasonal or short-term work experience. The very last thing that you want to do is receive a job that you cant do. Your job (while youre attempting to find a job) is to remember to fit what theyre searching for. Doing exactly the saatkorn job for extended stretches may ma ke you appear rigid or locked into a routine. Lies Youve Been Told About How Do I Make a Resume Speaking of unique, the most important aim of your resume is to make you stick out from the remainder of the folks applying for exactly the same job and another means to create that happen is to use action verbs and power words (also called resume verbs). How can you turn the incorrect words into right. Most individuals look at writing a resume as just something youve got to do to have a job. The issue is, a great deal of people dont see it like an art formrather an obligation. Building a resume isnt a task it is possible to leave up to chance. Because you would like to provide loads of attention to both, you might not have much room left for different sections, including a resume summary, volunteer work, interests, etc.. As well like you keep around till completion, youre find out where you are able to obtain How To Make Resume Sample thats demonstrated to work with you to order th e interest of a hiring authorities in six seconds or less. Making certain your categories are well organized is a fast method to help set you in the yes pile and keep you from the trash pile. Constructing a resume is an intimidating task should you do it alone. Learn about the three sorts of skills youll be able to highlight and the way you are able to incorporate them into your resume. Also, ensure youve got a professional-sounding email address. To compose your bio, you should begin with the principal question. Irrespective of the format you select, you should include an expert summary on top. As previously mentioned, you need to select a resume format thats suited to your personal profile. In the end, a whole lot of zugnglich resume templates is just editable in programs like MS Word, Illustrator, or PhotoShop. To create the PDF you wish to Print the document but when you select the printer wou want to choose the PDF option instead. Actually, you ought to be aware that lots of companies these days are using Applicant Tracking Systems to help them screen resumes and get the best candidates. Fear that you may earn a mistake. If you wish to catch the interest of the hiring manager, you must give them what they want. Now youre networking and building contacts in the business You may even opt for an available writer to communication panel, which gives you an immediate communication between the author and the customer. Rather, it is a strategic tool for marketing your personal brand. Well, a part of software analyzes your resume for sure keyword phrases and provides you a score based how well your resume matches a predetermined collection of keywords chosen by the business youre interviewing with. The Dos and Donts of How Do I Make a Resume Resumes may be used for a number of reasons, but most often theyre utilized to secure new employment. They may be organized in different ways. Indeed they are visible to employers so that they can let you know about jobs you might be interested in. Cover Letter Samples Cover Letter Definition Cover letter is an overall term thats used to refer to letters utilized in a number of unique scenarios, based on just what the letter is covering. Youre able to Build CV as well as you can construct your efficient Cover Letter. Writing a resume is not so hard, but it does take some time.

5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job

5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the location for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, yur future babo rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were bedrngnis advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre n otlage satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary lageand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a mora impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes mora respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for mora money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe mora money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the sttte and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the saatkorn job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the lage youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote jo b can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, amtsstube attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your jo b is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a ritterlich salary for your punkt. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary sortiment before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job in terviews, youve finally been offered the standort for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future anfhrer rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assi stant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, sekretariat attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete yo ur Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a ritterlich salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian Salaries Benefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its under standable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying a n exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if yo u had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Pr ofiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from ho me. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expecte d? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYou ve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is acros s the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearc h Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New Yor k City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earn ing more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Dev elopment Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, neg otiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated w ith working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less sala ry than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Sear ch US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaki ng evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home A rticles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always k now your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible o r even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost s avings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is researc h, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing fo r your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your new zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow you to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Search 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Less Salary Isnt Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, youve finally been offered the position for which youve been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits youll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your s tarting salary, and its less than you expected. Its understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if you think you should automatically dismiss a job offer because of less salary, think again. Make no mistake, were not advocating caving in and accepting peanuts. You should always know your worth, negotiate for as much as you can get, and walk away if youre not satisfied. All were saying is there are extenuating circumstances in which taking a lower paying job could benefit in the long run. Here are five things to consider when accepting a less salary positionand why it could be the next best thing for your career.5. A Better Job TitleYouve been an Administrative Assistant for the better part of your career thus far. Your new job, though, comes with a shiny new (read better) title. While youd rather have the title AND all the cash that comes with it, for some people having a more impressive title is compensation enough. After all, with a higher title comes more respect within the company. It also allows you to negotiate a higher wage after a performance review, and to ask for more money when you start looking for a new job. 4. Lower TaxesIts inevitablethe more money you make, the more your income will be taxed. Granted, the difference might be negligible or even nonexistent. But if you live in a lower tax region, it might make sense for you to accept the position and the less salary that comes with it. Less of your earned income will be taxed, and more of your paycheck will stay right where you want itin your pocket.3. Cost of LivingLets say you live in San Diego, CA, and the job youre planning to accept is across the country in Atlanta, GA. Before you cancel your flight and the furniture movers, you should calculate the cost of living where youll be residing when making your decision. While your less salary may seem like peanuts where you currently live, it could stretch much farther in your n ew zip code. Making $80,000 in New York City but paying an exorbitant mortgage or rent could leave you poorer than if you took the same job somewhere else with much more affordable housing costs.2. Telecommuting If the position youve accepted allows you to work remotely, less salary might not seem so bad.In fact, there are considerable cost savings associated with working from home. For example, those who have a remote job can potentially save upwards of $11,000 annually on everything from commuting costs, office attire, and even lunches. Factor in those unseen but significant savings when you consider the salary on the table.1. Better BenefitsMaybe your new job is willing to pay for you to go back to school and complete your Masters. Or you might get to travel abroad once a month for corporate meetings. Your workplace benefits may not appear to be able to replace cold hard cash, but imagine if you had to shell out the money to buy those things yourself. Your salary might allow yo u to wind up breaking evenor even earning more than if you had to pay out-of-pocket for those items yourself.Even If You Accept a Low Job sOffer, Remember to NegotiateJust because you might end up accepting a lower paying job, doesnt mean you shouldnt negotiate. You should. Always. AndSalary.comcan help.The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.Good luck.How much are you worth?Search US SalariesSearch Canadian SalariesBenefits CalculatorCost of Living CalculatorRelated Salary.com Content 10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss So, Youve Applied to Job Boards. Now What? 11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Career Development Career Profiles 5 Reasons to Take a Lower Paying Job

Team from Cal State Northridge Triumphs at the ASME HPVC West Competition

Team from Cal State Northridge Triumphs at the ASME HPVC West Competition Team from Cal State Northridge Triumphs at the ASME HPVC West Competition Team from Cal State Northridge Triumphs at the ASME HPVC West CompetitionCalifornia State University, Northridges vehicle distributionspolitikd first overall and first in the design, innovation and womens speed categories at the ASME Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) West competition, which welches held in Santa Clara, Calif., in April. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Montoya) In a surprise turn of events, a student gruppe from California State University, Northridge took top honors at the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) West event last month, overtaking perennial HPVC heavyweights including Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.Thirty-two student teams battled it out during the three-day ASME competition, which was sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Section and held at three locations in Sa nta Clara, Calif. The design event was held on April 22 at Santa Clara University, and the male and female drag races were held the following day at San Jose State University. The final event, a two-and-a-half hour endurance race, took place April 24 at the Santa Clara Valley Fairgrounds.In addition to placing first in the overall competition, Cal State Northridges entry took first place in the design, innovation and womens speed race categories, as well as second place in the mens speed race and third place in the endurance event. Other big winners at this years HPVC West included the team from the University of Akron, which placed second overall and first in the mens speed category, and Utah State University, which placed third overall, first in the endurance race and second in the innovation category. Members of the Cal State Northridge team pose with the various awards they collected at the event. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Montoya)Cal State Northridges near-domination of this y ears HPVC West may have been unexpected but it was well earned, according to HPVC West head judge Will Hilgenberg, who was impressed with the teams entry, a three-wheeled trike with a full fairing.Northridge had a very well-produced bike, said Hilgenberg, a mechanical design engineer for Praxisworks, a manufacturer of bicycle components. The fairing was very good quality carbon fiber construction. So they spent the time on the molds and they spent the time in all the initial prep to get it right, which is not an easy thing to do. They built a very clean bike. They kept it simple. Their design was much more cleanly executed than the others were. And it showed in the events, too. It always comes down to again how well you can actually execute your design. If its a simple design that you can build well and quickly in buchen to get testing done, then you will do well in the competition.The Cal State Northridge teams success at the competition can also be attributed to the fact that the team members took the time to attend a series of web-based HPVC tutoring seminars, which were conducted by Wesley Rooney, who has served as a design judge for the program for the past 12 years. The seminars highlight what the judges look for when evaluating each vehicles design and provide tips on how to build a robust human powered vehicle. The tutoring seminars seemed to pay off for the teams that attended them, Hilgenberg observed, noting that all three of the overall winners attended the seminars. The University of Akron team placed second overall and first in the mens speed category at the 2016 HPVC West event. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Montoya) In addition to giving the students an opportunity to demonstrate their design skills, each year the HPVC competitions also provide a supportive community for the students who participate. Members of the team from Delhi Technological University in India experienced this first-hand this year when they arrived in California with a damag ed vehicle and no tools to fix it. Several other teams quickly stepped forward to help. The Arizona State University lent the team the tools they needed to fix the vehicle, while Rose Hulman provided the seat belt, so the DTU team could meet the competitions safety guidelines. Colorado State University provided transportation for the team to and from the event site. A member of the Cal Poly Pomona team, Diane Amon, even volunteered to serve as the teams driver for the womens drag race event, after learning that the teams female driver wasnt able to secure a visa to attend the competition. Finding herself physically unable to maneuver the vehicle, however, Amon walked the bicycle one and a half miles to the finish line, as she was applauded and cheered on by the other competitors.This type of generosity of spirit is deeply entrenched in the HPVC program, Hilgenberg said. Its very indicative of the welcoming, community aspect of the Human Powered Vehicle Competition, he said. Its very evident every year when theres one or two teams that need help. As a competitor in the past, Ive actually borrowed welding equipment overnight - $2,000 to $3,000 pieces of equipment - from a competitor to fix our vehicle that we broke. Its a natural part of this competition. Will Hilgenberg (right), head judge for the HPVC West competition, congratulates a member of the University of Akron team during the presentation of awards at HPVC West. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Montoya)The HPVC program also provides students with practical experience that is often lacking in todays engineering curricula, Rooney added. In todays harsh economic climate, many universities try to save money by cutting extra-curricular engineering projects from their programs and offering engineering programs that are purely theoretical, he said. The trouble is, Im on the other side of things now, said Rooney, a mechanical design department manager at Essai, an engineering and manufacturing firm. Im now manageme nt. Im hiring these students and I can tell you its pretty common for engineering students whove just gotten a degree to really not be capable of a lot of practical daily things. From an industry hiring standpoint, the engineering degree is proof that youve got the background training. But youre not really an engineer until youve got the experience.ASMEs Human Powered Vehicle Program is one way students can acquire this practical experience, Rooney said. There are a number of great events out there, like Formula SAE or Formula Baja, he said. But to compete well in those events, you have to have a budget of $40,000 or more. Technically, you have to have a huge team of 30-some odd students. And unless you have tons of university support from an infrastructure point of view and lots of prior event experience, there is basically no chance youre going to do well at all. konzept judge Wesley Rooney (foreground, right) at the 2016 HPVC West competition. (Photo courtesy of Wesley Rooney) I feel it is the social injustice that ASME can help correct through this event, Rooney continued. What the HPVC does is, it basically offers a reasonable work load for small teams of students who have full-time jobs, little to no outside funding, and you dont have to have a fancy support infrastructure. You can theoretically do this in your garage if you have to. And thats what makes it a universally appealing, international event.To see the complete list of winners at the HPVC West event, visit the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Community page on ASME.org. To learn more about the ASME Human Powered Vehicle Competition program, click here.

6 Valentines Day Jobs That Help Make the Day Special

6 Valentines Day Jobs That Help Make the Day Special6 Valentines Day Jobs That Help Make the Day Special6 Valentines Day Jobs That Help Make the Day SpecialWithout these hard workers, Valentines wouldnt be the same.Each February, our shopping centers are flooded with pink and red as people try to imagine new ways to show their affection for one aleidher knowing how to make Valentines Day special can be difficult. Unfortunately for some with Valentines Day jobs, the big day means a long day of work, not romance.Its not as bad as you might think. Many of those people who are working on Valentines Day have an opportunity to make someone elses holiday extra special. Just like a CPA prepares for tax season, these professionals know that the season of love is their time to shine. Here are six Valentines Day jobs and how those who do them help make the day amazing for other people.1. blumenhndlerLove is the answer, and you know that for sure Love is a flower, youve got to let it grow. Joh n LennonThis one seems like the most obvious of Valentines Day jobs, right? But that doesnt mean its simple. A great florist doesnt just run a sale on a dozen red roses they will help you think outside of the box and perhaps suggest a different flower that will dazzle your significant other. A great florist knows their stuff.For example, did you know that nearly every flower has a symbolic meaning? Some of them overlap, so there are several flowers that indicate love besides roses. Chrysanthemums and carnations also signify love. Gardenias represent a secret love. Things not going as you hoped? The daffodil is there for you to express your unrequited love.Dont take your local florist for granted. They know their flowers and the ideal arrangement doesnt happen by accident. Its a trained skill. With a great florists help, you can find the flower that says exactly what you want it to say and then build a gift idea around it.While youre at it, make sure to say thank you. They work like crazy this time of year2. Massage therapistI love a krpermassage. Id go every day if I could. I dont need to be wrapped in herbs like a salmon fillet, but I do love a massage. Jason BatemanWho doesnt love a great massage? The feeling of someone digging deep into the muscle tissue and releasing all of the pent-up tension and chronic aches can be heavenly.Its no coincidence that professional massage sessions are a popular Valentines Day gift. Want to dial up the romance? Get a couples massage where you can both enjoy the same experience at the same time.Like a great florist is more than a flower picker, a great massage therapist is more than just a person who rubs your calves. The massage therapists can read your body and your body language to adjust the level of pressure and find your trouble spots.Sound like one of the easy Valentines Day jobs? When was the brde time you gave your significant other a good shoulder rub? How long did you last? Five, ten minutes? Try doing that for a n hour and then when that person leaves, start on your next one. Then repeat it for days on end during the season of romance.Not sure what to do or if you should tip? Read up ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Thats why youre there.3. Hotel conciergeReal knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance. ConfuciusAre you thinking of a trip out of town with a stay at a luxurious pension? Go for it its one of the best ways to make Valentines Day special Hotels love holiday visitors and Valentines Day is no exception. One hotel employee in particular is perfectly suited to help you make the most of your little getaway.If you are in a new town, chances are you dont know where to find the best cheesecake or scenic views. Luckily for you, most hotels have just the person to help you out. Your hotel concierge specializes in knowing the area. They know where to find the best food, drinks, dancing, and quiet spots. Need a ride? They can call a cab or recommend a servi ce.You dont have to go crazy trying to research and reserve everything for your trip. The hotel concierge is like having Google right there in the lobby. Take advantage of their skills and watch your evening unfold spectacularly. Just make sure you know what you want to ask before you talk with them.RelatedAdministrative Professionals Day 8 Ways to Show Your Appreciation4. Greeting card writerSo many ways to say, I love you, never enough to say how much. Cameron RandIt can be amazingly difficult to put your emotions into words. Thats where greeting cards come in. Have you ever picked up a greeting card, read it, and thought Wow That says exactly what I want to say or That is so usHow do they do that? Heres the greeting card writers dirty little secret Your situation is probably not unique others have felt that way before. The writers job is to discover these thoughts, feelings, and experiences and then find fun and meaningful ways to put them on a card.Sound easy? Its not. For ever y card that gets printed, there are hundreds of failed ideas. Drawing on common human experiences, like a new love, and then creating a card that is unique and meaningful is very difficult.Thats why you dont just buy a blank card and write it yourself. These guys are good and theyre happy that their Valentines Day jobs are to help you make your card perfect.5. WaiterA person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person. Dave BarryRestaurants make a killing on Valentines Day. Does that mean working there is an easy Valentines Day job? Absolutely not. A great waiter not only makes great tips, they can make your night.Have you ever left a restaurant and felt overwhelmingly happy with the experience? Chances are that the food was only a part of the equation. A great waiter is fun and friendly, maybe even a little bit playful. They know their menu and wine lists inside and out. They know when to embellish and when to be honest. (Dont tell us that the salmon is exquis ite when its really average)When it comes to having the perfect romantic meal, pay attention to your waiter. Theyre there to help your evening go well. And if youre on a date with a relatively new romantic interest, be aware that youre being watched. How you treat waitstaff says a lot about you as a person.6. ChocolatierChocolate, I am sure, is the concrete manifestation of love. Geneen RothWhat would Valentines Day be without chocolate? As you pick out your favorite selections this year, take time to thank a chocolatier. Theyve slaved over their creations to help make your holiday special. Thats right, their job is to make chocolate all day, every day. Quite the gig, right?When it comes to the day of love, they have to step up their game. People purchase 58 million pounds of chocolate over the week of Valentines Day in the U.S. alone.To make Valentines Day a memorable event that will wow your significant other, be sure to plan ahead, make reservations, and make use of those who kn ow best. The people who hold down these six Valentines Day jobs are experts in making romance happen. Thank them and tip wellDoes your resume need some love? Submit it for a free resume critique todayRecommended ReadingInside TopResume Why I Love My JobLove Your Job Even mora With These Career Development TipsShould You Fall Back in Love With Your Job?