Personal finance etiquette for 2019 Your stupid simple guide to talking money

Personal finance etiquette for 2019 Your stupid simple guide to talking moneyPersonal finance etiquette for 2019 Your stupid simple guide to talking moneyMoney and partal finance can be a difficult thing to talk about. Some people are just weird when it comes to money, and some situations require seriously creative thinking when it comes tocold hard cash.On one hand, we want to be helpful and offer genuine assistance when needed, but on the other, we also dont want people to take advantage of us or take your generosity for granted.Whats a gifted frugal machine like yourself do to navigate those dangerous waters? Heres a simplesituational guideto help point you in the right direction with common money situations we tackle in life.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and morePersonal finance etiquette in 2019 A situational guideHere are a few scenariosYou suddenly came into some money (lottery , big job promotion, etc) and a friend or family member has expressed a peculiar new-found interest in your success and hints attheir own need for money.You know, theyve suddenly niedergehen on hard times and just need some temporary help from a kind soul with some extra dough.Kindly offer your advice on how to generatemore incomeor get ahead at work. Sympathies arent what they are looking for, and you know that.But,that doesnt matter. They didnt earn the money. You did (except for playing the lotteryyou didnt earn jack, but you DID choose to actually play). Regardless, be relentlessly positive. Offer support and guidance.But, itsyourmoney and not theirs. The moment you so much as hint at the possibility of loaning them money, youve pretty much committed yourself.And, the requests for money most likely wont stop.Lastly, Id pay special attention to those people who suddenly show their faces after they found out that youve come into some additional cash. Friends do this, but so do fam ily members, and it sucks. If you think they are only cozying up to you for your money, they probably are.Friends and family expect your professional advice/services for free.If you are asoftware developerand a family member needs a website built, they might come to you and ask for your help or in other words,free labor.Doctors, lawyers, general contractors and virtually anyone who has specialized knowledge and experience has probably been solicited for free work.You are under no obligation to provide your services for free, even for family. Though you certainly can if it makes sense, be sure it does not interfere with your ability to make a living.If youd rather not take on free work but dont have the heart to just say no, then consider telling that part that youre swamped at the moment. Too busy. Enough of these types of excuses and they might get the hint.And likewise,YOUshould never expect friends or family to provide expertise that they spent thousands of hours to master (or t housands of dollars to learn) for free. They may offer a friend or family discount, but they are professionals, like you.Treat them like one.That said If someone asks me an IT question, I wont suddenly send them a billjust for talking with me. Im not that anal. If someone wants advice, Ill generally provide it. But, Im done with forking over mountains of work for free.Been there, done that, but I was too busy to buy the t-shirt.A friend asks for a small loan, but they havent yet paid you back for that other small loan.I never consider a loan to be a loan. Never give someone money that youactually need to be returned. Ever. Instead, you may outwardly agree that its a loan, but inside, youre mentally preparing yourself tonever see that money again.If a friend asks you for money when they havent yet paid you back for another loan, kindly remind them of your previous arrangement and that you need to prioritize YOUR financial situation (in your head, that means not loaning more money to someone who probably has no real interest or ability in paying it back).A friend borrows $1,000 from you and starts walking around with a brand new pair of expensive penny loafers.First, refer to the previous situation never loan someone money that you need back. Once money has left your hands for another hand, it could very well be gone forever. In this case, your friend seems to have had the means to come up with that $1,000 on their own with the sudden sporting of expensive footwear. Of course, it could also be a suit, jacket or anything else.In other words, they probably had the money.Take notice of the new pair of shoes and offer an innocent conversation starter Hey, nice shoes When did you plektron those up? Then, start digging a bit deeper Oh, I hope that the $1,000 helped you out. This should get the ball rollin a bit.If your friend doesnt take the hint, consider offering a more pointed query, such as You could always just give me your new pair of shoes instead of paying ba ck the grand. Hah Its funny, but its also really not.Personally, this is about as far as Id take it.Mentally, Id already said goodbye to that grand anyway. But, Id definitely reconsider my friendship with this person if he or she has expressed no real interest in making good on the deal, especially if they arebuying expensive stuffafter asking for money.Someone loves to ask you how much your house/car/boat/whatever costs.Naturally, you are under no obligation to answer these types of questions, and frankly, Id consider them extremely tactless to even ask. But, some people out there lack tact. Lack it big time.If Im ever asked a question about how much something costs and I prefer not to answer, Ill generally give them a polite F-off answer, like Way more than it should have But hey, did you watch the Packer game last week?This accomplishes two things First, it lets the person know that you have no interest in talking about money, and second, it immediately changes the subject to som ething you might have an interest in.Your lunchmate asks you to pick up the check (again) after several previous meals without him or her even reaching for the bill.Id start with, Hey, why dont we split this one? Ive picked up the last couple and its making a dent in our restaurant budget. Unless youre dining with a real tool, that will probably be enough of a hint for that person to toss out a credit card to cover their portion of the bill.If it doesnt, and it seems like the only person whos willing to pay is you, then pay the bill and decline the next lunch invitation (or if youre the one doing the invite, dont invite him or her). Something like, Sorry, I need to start brown-baggin it a little more to save some cash should do it.Or, youre dining with a couple of colleagues and you easily get the least expensive meal, but they want to split the check equally.If its a difference of just a few bucks, I wouldnt worry about it. Pay your share and move on and consider the additional few dollars payment for good company and conversation. However, if you ordered a salad and they ordered prime-cut filets, then the difference is probably significant.Hmm, I think $20 should cover my salad and share of the tip, right? I opt for being a little generous with my offer. Ill cover my meal dollar-for-dollar but will offer a tip amount in the neighborhood of the final bill not just my share.Ive found the extra few bucks goes a long way to avoiding conflict in an otherwisehappy and peaceful settingeven though you dont actually owethat much.We cant just split it evenly? If you get that question in response to your perfectly reasonable offering, thats your queue to sever your lunch relationship with those people. Running up the bill with expensive meals and asking a much more frugal person to pay more than their fair share isnt the mark of true friendship, and I personally avoid engaging with people like that for lunch or otherwise.You like to entertain for friends and family, but you always seem to be the person who pays for food, drink, and entertainment.Try to throw a BYOB/F Bring Your Own Food/Beer anlass instead of offering to supply everything. Or at the very least, establish an understanding that everyone is expected to at least bring something to the party. A side dish. A six-pack of booze. Something.Freeloading time is over. Even if you have to buy something from the store instead of making it, thats fine. Everyone makes a contribution.Another option would be to encourage someone else to take a turn as the host. It is implied that the host will spend a little more on entertainment events because they want people to have a good time at their house. When youre always hosting, you are always signing yourself up to spend a little extra on peoples happiness. Instead, consider rotating homes for the next few dinner parties to help split up the cost.The gifts you give are always worth way more than the gifts you receive.First, look inward and examine y our personality. For some of us, it genuinely makes us happy to spend money on other people, to see the smile on their face and excitement in their eyes, and we are willing to pay extra for a more expensive gift in order to obtain that level of joy both for the other person as well as for us. In this case, it might be okay to spend more.However, that doesnt necessarily mean that consistently spending more money than other people on gifts is always a good thing. If you feel resentful that people arent matching your level of investment in gifts, simply change your investment. If they are used to getting gifts of a certain quality from you, tell them that youre trying to watch your finances a bit more and need to save a little bit more money (or spend less). Match their investment instead.Orif your group of friends tends to spend hundreds of dollars on gifts, but youre only able to spend a fraction of that, be honest and upfront. Its easier to set and manage expectations from the very beginning than awkwardly explain why you gave someone hand-made mittens when they got you a $500 handbag.Is it ever a good idea to offer someone a loan during a rough patch?Sure I am not against helping someone out with a little cash when they need it. But, the larger concern is making sure the request is coming from an honest and trustworthy person.If they have a history of not following through with their agreements or are flakey people, thats an indication youll never see that money again. You should never feel bad about looking out for your own financial well-being first. If you dont, no one else will either. Its okay to be selfish.Like Ive said several times before, I consider all loan moneygone as if it were a gift. If it get it back, then cool. Otherwise, Ill chalk that up to a good deed and move on with my life, likely without the involvement of the person who preferred not to uphold their end of the deal.This article originally appeared on ThinkSaveRetire.You might also en joyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How to stop people interrupting you when youre trying to work

How to stop people interrupting you when youre trying to workHow to stop people interrupting you when youre trying to workInterruption overload is the new workplace affliction.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIn the industrial age, people used to be able to interrupt you at work only by phoning or walking into your office.Today, information workers are faced with ever-increasing online distractions.Interruptions are everywhere, and personal productivity is suffering.51.5% of people are interrupted frequently throughout the day according to a RescueTime survey.For half the people we spoke to, interruptions were a constant threat to their focus. With an additional 46.5% saying they get interrupted at least a few times a day,writesJory MacKaySwitching attention can deplete your cognitive resources that can be devoted to focusing on any given task.Even the mere expectation of an emai l or a message can distract you from committing fully to a task.The profusion of communications channels is definitely harmful to productivity because it leads to more interruptions, says Jakob Nielsen,People who get distracted from a task struggle to get back to it and regain focus. And they also waste time trying to recover from interruptions.For people doing knowledge workthe most highly paid employeesevery time you are interrupted it takes 515 minutes to fully recapture your train of thought and get back to being completely immersed in your main task, says Nielsen.Some interruption like bedrngnisifications can be addictive if you dont actively dont something about them.Answering emails can also be addictive. You feel you have accomplished something but in the long-term, you can losing focus from high-value work.Emails and instant messages contribute to productivity but without management, they distract us from the real work.Interruptions can eat up 28 billion wasted hours a year , at a loss of almost $1 trillion to the U.S. economy,explainsJonathan Spira, author ofOverload How Too Much Information Is Hazardous To Your Organization.Make your unavailable time known to your colleaguesShare your calendar with your colleagues to make it easier for them to know when you occupied with important tasks.Its a simple but effective way to limit interruptions.Let people know when you are available, and when you are leid.Make it clear that during your unavailable time, they should only interrupt you if they have to.Or better still, you and your co-workers can agree on a signal, a symbol, or anything that makes it clear to everyone that you are unavailable.If you are a manager and handle urgent issues as and when they arise, this may not be easy to implement, especially when your goal is to get people talking and giving you feedback.Stop interrupting yourselfYou are probably interrupting yourself more than you know.Browser tabs, clutter on your desk, and notifications are the biggest distractions when you want to get stuff done.When working on your important stuff, close all tabs that have no relevance to the work in progress or disconnect completely.If interruptions consistently rob you of time and energy, build a system to monitor your work behavior, and find out which distractions are highly disruptive.Turn off the automatic alert on e-mail and check it manually, say, three times a day. Use a timer or thePomodoro techniqueto single task successfully.Instead of cranking through a lot of tasks and multi-tasking, learn to focus on important tasks and single-task.Use the two-minute ruleDeal immediately with all interruptions that take two minutes or less.Two minutes is short enough to prevent loss of engagement when you have to get back to your task quickly.If email takes up a lot of your day, write shorter emails.The simple change of limiting yourself to 45 sentences per email will make a big difference.Take the number of words you think your email should be, cut that number in half, and thats what your word count should be.Use atriggerHeadphone is a great trigger that can help you assume focused mode.It can easily send the right signal to people that you are not available.You can listen to calm tracks that can help you stay in the flow.You could even have an doppelalbum or playlist that gets you in the mood to work and listen to that as part of your routine.Research supports listening to music at work. Its beenfoundthat listening to music can increase accuracy and speed, with 9 out of 10 workers performing better when music is playing.Sometimes, you dont even have to play music, and youll still be left alone.Start an interrupters logThis is a simple record of your interruptions in the course of a day.There is a growing body of research that shows that self-monitoring massively reduces the time spent on low-value work and interruptions.Use smart monitoring to determine the types of interruptions you experience daily. This mean s monitoring the activity and the nature of the interruptionthose related to your current task and unrelated ones, and whether they are important or urgent.Mark down the person interrupting you, and the date and time it occurs.Try it for at least a week, and analyze the information.If you can identify the source of your interruptions, you will be able to put strategies in place to minimize them.Closing thoughtsEveryday interruptions can be a key barrier to managing your time effectively.In our digital age, attention management is the new focus.Interruptions will get worse if you dont do something about them.Start every day with an interruption plan and stick to it. The key to controlling them is to know what they are and to plan for them in your daily schedule.Cut off distractions. Own your attention.Want to get more done in a day than most people do in aweek?You need systems, not goals. Im creating a new course,Systems For Getting Work Doneto help you create a personal productivity system to get 10X more done in less time.Sign up to be notified when it launches.This article first appeared on Medium.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Three people who had the absolute worst days at work this week

Three people who had the absolute worst days at work this weekThree people who had the absolute worst days at work this weekSometimes you screw up at work, but perhaps its not as spectacular as these unfortunate employees whose mistakes this week were seen by millions of people. Here are two recent examples of the ultimate workfails.Timing is everything in HollywoodThe Oscars this year were notable for amix-upof epic proportions when the wrong Best Picture winner was announced.The excruciatingly awkward situation embarrassed a lot of people - including presenter Warren Beatty, host Jimmy Kimmel, and most of Hollywood - but it wasnt clear at first who was to blame.Now we know the disaster was down to twoPricewaterhouseCoopers accountants one who was distracted by tweeting backstage, and the other who froze rather than jump in to fix the mistake.The two accountants were stationed backstage to hand out the winning envelopes and make koranvers everything went smoothly. PwC partner Bria n Cullinan was waiting on the right side of the stage, with most of the celebrities, and PwC partner Martha Ruiz was on the left, according to TheWrap. Each was supposed to have memorized the winners to catch any mistakes during the broadcast.But they didnt.Things went wrong when Cullinan, busy tweeting backstage, accidentally gave presenter Warren Beatty an extra Best Actress envelope with Emma Stones name on it, which led his co-presenter Faye Dunaway to announce Stones film, La La Land, as the winner.Cullinan also reportedly tweeted about La La Land actress Emma Stone moments before the Best Picture winner was announced. Because Cullinan was distracted, Beatty never received the Best Picture envelope that said Moonlight was the winner.Cullinan was apparently so concerned that the day before, he asked what to do if the wrong winner was announced. The problem he didnt do it.To make things worse, Martha Ruiz, the other accountant, didnt notice the mistake even though she had the win ners memorized, and froze backstage, refused to go in front of millions of people to fix the mistake,Oscars stage manager Gary Natoli told TheWrap.The work of repairing the disaster fell to La Land Land producer Jordan Horowitz, whowas praised for showing some leadership.Im sure theyre very lovely people, but they just didnt have the disposition for thisYou need somebody whos going to be confident and unafraid, Natoli said.PwCapologized on Twitterand issued astatement.Cullinan and Ruiz wont be able to work the Oscars again, but will stay at the company- and have been given amped-up security because their personal details have been put on the Internet, PwC told NBC News.So La La Land was the official Best Picture at theOscarsuntil it wasnt. Thats a bad day at work that will go down in Hollywood history.Breaking part of the InternetWe all joke about breaking the internet - especially when a Kardashian is involved - but only one Amazon engineer can actually claim to have done it.The engineerssingle typodisrupted the Internet on Tuesday and took down major East Coast-based websites including Trello, Giphy, Slackand yes, Ladders.It all started when the Amazon Simple Storage billing system was having problems, and the company started checking it out,according to USA TODAY. To do that, an engineer had to take some s3 servers offline, according to USA Today.A wrong command input created a four-hour outage in Amazon Web Services cloud computing system.The situation escalated, with additional servers being taken offline than planned, including two used heavily by theEast Coast, according to USA Today.The company said it ismaking several changesto keep things like this from happening in the future in a statement, and it is running safety checks.Theres no word on what has happened to the engineer, but well guess it was perhaps that persons worst day of work.

The 7 commandments of leggings at work

The 7 commandments of leggins at workThe 7 commandments of tights at workTheres been a flurry of conversation around leggins shaming, after United Airlines refused to allow two young girls clad in the ubiquitous not pants/not tights substitute to board a recent flight. I cannot tell a lie. In my work as a personal brand strategist, or when I lecture on personal branding on the graduate and undergraduate levels, I have never once told a client or student to wear leggings to the office. And I never will. But as the workplace evolves, the dress code becomes elastic (see what I did there?).But back to leggings.Leggings are a work option. They are. But they require care, and planning. Recklessness in leggings is quickly punished by the loss of your personal credibility at work, as well see. So before you opt for the stretchy comfort of leggings, consider these facts. Wearing overly casual clothing was identified by senior managers as the most common dress code violation (47%), followed by showing too much skin (32%), in a recent survey by staffing firmOfficeTeam. In fact, Brandi Britton, district president of Office Team told Ladders, Many workers probably dont think dressing down is a big deal, butif your office attire is inappropriate, you may not always receive the level of respect your achievements merit. In fact, according to our survey, 80% of executives said clothing choices affect an employees chances of earning a promotion, Britton said.That said, Britton admits that many employers are allowing workers to dress less formally in the office, especially in creative and tech fields, among others. To determine ifleggingsare acceptable, employees should consult company policies and also pay particular attention to unofficial dress codes, including what their supervisors and other managers within the company are wearing. If youre a banker or financial worker though, youre probably out of luck. Britton says those career dress codes typically skewed more formal and conservative and in these more traditional settings,leggingswould probably be frowned upon. One more tip from Britton, Its also often recommended that employees in customer or client-facing roles maintain a certain level of professionalism in their attire.So if you work in a more casual office environment, you can certainly exercise more fashion freedom, and yes, even wear leggings to the office. Here are some guidelines - commandments, if you will, of sporting leggings.Thou shalt not wear gym clothes to the officeThis should go without saying the legging you wear to work should be clean, polished and never, ever the same pair of leggings you wear to the gym. Lets never discuss this further.Thou shalt not reveal your rear endPilar Quintana,VP of Merchandising at Yandy.com says, the biggest point to stress is that you must wear a long shirt to cover up your fanny. If you dont wear a long shirt to cover up and you wear more of a short blouse or blazer, your leggings must be very thic k, like ponte fabric.Thou shalt dress leggings up, not downIf an outfit includes leggings, they should be the most casual element everything else should elevate the look. Quintana stresses that when choosing shoes to wear with your leggings, you should not wear flip flips or it tends to look like activewear. Booties, heels and boots look great with leggings for the workplace.Thou shalt consider a long tunicA long, print or color block tunic that falls anyplace from lower mid-thigh to above the knee with leggings and boots or ballet flats adds an arty effect.Thou shalt treat leggings like breechesMilitary-influenced looks do well with leggings, which the Duke of Wellington knew well. A jacket with boxy shoulders, shoulder or trench coat detailing, belts, pockets or even gold detailing adds a sharp, clean look to what can otherwise be perceived as completely casual. High boots, especially with a flat heel, ground the look.Thou shalt use leggings as a canvas for statement topsTops that are otherwise difficult are usually perfect for leggings. Asymmetrical effects are a good choice. An uneven hem on your top think handkerchief bottom, lace trim or angled cut - work well with leggings and add a polished look to an otherwise potentially distracting detail.Thou shalt skirt the issueWhile leggings look most flattering in shades of black, navy or other neutrals, if you love the idea of adding some color to your wardrobe, you can wear a stretch skirt with bright colored leggings underneath. Bright pink or even buttercup yellow look less shocking worn this way.

Top Industries for Union Jobs in America

Top Industries for Union Jobs in AmericaTop Industries for Union Jobs in AmericaAre you interested in joining a union? What are some of the best union jobs you can work at? Workers who belong to a labor union typically have higher pay and better benefits and retirement packages than non-union workers. BenefitsPlus reports that union employees make an average of 30 percent more than non-union workers, 92 percent of union workers have job-related health coverage compared to 68 percent of non-union workers, and union employees are more likely to have guaranteed pensions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that union members had median weekly earnings of $1,041 in 2017, while those who did not belong to a union had median weekly earnings of $829. While union membership has dropped overall from its peak in the 1980s, The Atlantic reports that white-collar union membership in professional and technical occupations is growing. Education, training, and library jobs are occupations with a high rate (33.5 percent) of union membership. By comparison, Construction has 14 percent of employed workers belonging to a union, down from 18 percent in 1995. Who Belongs to a Union? There are union members in almost every employment sector working at many different types of jobs, including blue-collar skilled trades and factory workers, civil service administrative and management employees, and professionals working in higher education, healthcare, and government. The public sector has the highest percentage of union workers (34.4 percent)Protective services occupations (corrections officers, firefighters, police, and fire inspectors) have the highest percentage (34.7 percent) of employees who are members of a union. The private sector is comprised of only 6.5 percent union members. Top 8 Industries for Union Jobs Some industries are traditionally more union-based than others, with the union membership rate of public sector workers (34.4 percent) being five times higher than that of private sector workers (6.5 percent). Depending on the occupation, there are other industries that have a high number of well-paid union jobs. Not all jobs listed for each industry are union positions. Many industries have a combination of union and non-union workers, depending on the employer, occupation, and collective bargaining agreements. Here are some of the jobs available in the industries with the most union workers. 1. Public Sector Member of Unions Federal 26.6 percent, State 30.3 percent, Local 40.1 percentTypes of Jobs In 2017, 7.2 million employees in the Public sector belonged to a union, compared with 7.6 million workers in the private sector. The union membership rate was highest in local government, where there are many workers in unionized occupations, such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters. The occupations in the public sector are as varied as the private sector. The main difference is that youre working for the government instead of a private employer, and you may need to take a civil service exam to apply. Youll be able to apply online for many government jobs. 2. Utilities Members of unions 23 percentTypes of Jobs The Utilities sector includes organizations engaged in the provision of utility services, including electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal. The top jobs in this sector include control and valve installers and repairers, electrical engineers, electrical power-line installers and repairers, first-line supervisors/managers, and meter readers. 3. Transportation Members of unions 17.3 percentTypes of Jobs The Transportation and Warehousing sector include the transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and untersttzung activities. Jobs in this sector include airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers, school bus drivers, railroad conductors and yardmasters, sailors and marine oilers, an d heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. 4. Telecommunications Members of unions 16.1 percentTypes of Jobs Telecommunications provides access to and operates facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. Occupations in the telecommunications industry include customer service representatives, electronics engineers, first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers, equipment installers and repairers, and line installers and repairers. 5. Construction Members of unions 14.0 percentTypes of Jobs The Construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects. The top construction jobs include carpenters, construction laborers, construction managers, electricians, operating engineers, and other construction equipment operators. 6. Educational Services Members of unions 11.4 perc entTypes of Jobs The Educational Services sector includes schools, colleges, universities, and training centers that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. The top occupations in the education sector include elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers and administrators, and teacher assistants. 7. Motion Pictures and Sound Recording Members of unions 11.4 percentTypes of Jobs The Motion Pictures and Sound Recording sector includes establishments involved in the production and distribution of motion pictures and sound recordings. Professions in this sector include actors, audio and video equipment technicians, motion picture projectionists, and producers and directors. 8. Manufacturing Members of unions 9.1 percentTypes of Jobs The Manufacturing sector includes plants, factories, or mills that are engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials into new products. Occupations in this sector include assembly workers, p roduction workers, inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers and weighers, machinists, and purchasing agents. How to Find a Union Job If youre just starting out your career or looking for a change, a union apprenticeship program can provide you with the skills you need to get started in the construction or manufacturing industries. If youre interested in administration or professional positions, civil services jobs are available at every level of federal, state, and local government. USAJobs lists federal employment opportunities. Check your state and local government websites for information on job openings and civil service exams in your location. The Union Jobs Clearinghouse lists open union and socially allied job openings, as well as job postings from community organizations. Job seekers can review labor union staff positions, education and trades jobs, national job openings, and positions listed by state. The site also promotes available jobs on Facebook and Twitter. Follow t hem to get the latest postings. Other union job search options include utilizing job boards, labor union and labor council websites, and the CareerOneStop Apprenticeship Finder Tool. Trade school programs can provide the training necessary for some union positions. Location makes a difference when youre looking to work for a union. New York has the highest union membership rate (23.8 percent), followed by Hawaii (22.9 percent), while South Carolina has the lowest (2.6 percent). The Mercury nachrichten reports that California is responsible for 59 percent of the union jobs created since 2010. Sources The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, Employment Projections Summary, Industries at a Glance, and Union Members Summary and Tables

Thoughts on Accounts Clerk Resume in Simple Step by Step Order

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Why Nextdoors CEO Values Diversity in the Workplace

Why Nextdoors CEO Values Diversity in the Workplace We asked Sarah Friar, CEO at Nextdoor, why diversity in the workplace is important. Watch her response above, and share your thoughts on D&I in the comments below. Want to interview with Nextdoor? Check out their open roles here. One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the wertmiger zuwachs of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average sala ry of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.