All articles tagged with #professional advice
The article discusses the challenges faced by a young professional feeling stuck in their career due to rapid early success and the 'ambition penalty,' offering advice on how to focus on specific skills, communicate effectively, and navigate career growth thoughtfully.
A recent survey from AARP found that 62% of adults age 50 and older have not consulted a professional to help plan for retirement, with reasons including a preference to handle financial planning themselves, lack of retirement savings, and inability to afford a financial professional. Many Gen Xers are struggling to save for retirement, with the typical household having just $40,000 in retirement savings. Encouraging financial literacy and seeking professional advice, such as from certified financial planners, may help improve retirement planning for individuals in this age group.
Reddit users share industry secrets from various fields, including advice to avoid playing slot machines, servers pretending to be delighted when customers stay late, the importance of not oversharing with auto insurance agents, using Microsoft Word to transcribe interviews, and the need to wash fruits and vegetables from grocery stores. Other secrets include the significance of merch sales for musicians, the similarity of toothpaste brands, the impact of parents on counseling sessions, and the willingness of librarians to waive fines. Additionally, insiders reveal that milk bottling plants often sell the same milk as both organic and non-organic, radio stations choose callers based on their on-air appeal, and job requirements are often flexible. Lastly, the weight loss industry benefits from clients regaining weight, Bath & Body Works recycles discontinued scents, and teachers find parents more challenging than students.