Tag Archives: employment

March Madness: Bracketology Based On Alumni Earnings! And The Winner Is….

Anyone who has ever participated in a March Madness pool knows just how hard it is to pick the winners of the first round correctly, let alone the entire bracket! In fact, to correctly pick the entire bracket in the Men’s NCAA Tournament, ‘the odds of doing so are 1 in 9.2 quintillion. Compare this to the odds […]

Real Estate And The Wealth Effect

Since the ‘Great Recession’ reportedly came to an end years ago, according to a wide variety of metrics the real estate market has healed and even thrived! Of course bargain basement mortgage rates (thank you Fed) have been a significant catalyst along with foreign money (particularly in New York City) that has been seeking a safe […]

Photo Offering An Argument Against The $15/Hour Minimum Wage?

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Debate is passionate on both sides of the argument concerning whether for some jobs categories, if a $15 minimum wage is warranted or is excessive and punitive to owners! And nowhere is this divide in opinion over a $15 and hour minimum wage greater than in the fast food industry. Owners claim that the spike in payroll […]

Great Career Decisions: Bill Belichick

Last week the concept of unique career moves was explored in the article ‘Unique Career Decision…From Wall Street To Porn Actress‘! Today, in light of the New England Patriots heading to the Super Bowl XLIX, the idea this time of an excellent career choice is front and center when examining the path that the Patriots head coach Bill Belichick […]

The Eurozone Economy Is At Risk Of Contracting!

Despite the fact that there some financial seers pointing to an economic recovery in the EU, the actual data may suggest otherwise! Some of those in the investing arena who have an economic axe to grind (i.e. stock brokers and all-long money managers) have suggested recently that the EU is on the cusp of an […]

Cartoon: Student Loan Satire

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The cartoon below provides a tongue-in-cheek alternative payback method for unemployed or under-employed recent college graduates! Currently the recent college graduate unemployment rate in the nation is running in the range of 8.5% compared to the overall national average under 6% (new employment data will be released tomorrow). This statistic, when coupled with an average […]

The US Economy: Trick or Treat?

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If you are a business owner or entrepreneur is FEAR a permissible emotion? By virtue of the fact that you started your own business, are running a business or are in the process of bringing a new product or service to market, can fear of current and near-future economic conditions stand in your way as an […]

Is it time to quit your job?

A question some people likely ask themselves every day although it can be a frightening prospect and potentially risky career move! Perhaps you’re bored or feel that you’re being under-appreciated and underpaid. Maybe you’re getting a vibe that the powers-that-be are planning a reorganization in which you and your job are going to be casualties. […]

The Only Law School Rankings That Really Matter: Getting Jobs and Making Money!

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  Top 50 US Law Schools based on what are likely (or should be) the two most important results for future graduates! The Above The Law website has put together a Top 50 list of law schools that gets down to the nitty gritty criteria that should matter most to those who are applying: Success […]