Many modern workers are looking for jobs that allow them to remain active and healthy while working. For many people, an office job that requires you to sit and stare at a computer from 9 to 5 just is not appealing. Some people who have office jobs find themselves experiencing certain health problems, such as eyestrain, sore muscles and even weight gain. As older workers find jobs after retirement and younger workers find jobs to make a career switch, jobs that involve lots of physical activity or time outdoors are gaining popularity. When looking for jobs, try to consider criteria other than salary. Think about the potential health benefits of the jobs you find and determine whether the jobs require activity levels that are right for you. Many successful workers have jobs they love that also keep them happy and healthy.
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Where do you go if you are looking for a great job but don’t have much actual work experience? Maybe you’ve completed your college degree or are re-entering the work force in a new field. According to city statistics on employment, some cities may be better than others when searching for entry-level positions. Here are the top 10 cities for entry level positions, as stated by CollegeGrad.com in their quarterly survey: Read the rest of this entry »
Kiplinger.com recently compiled a list of the top five cities to live in for married people with children. The three most important criteria were low crime rates, low overall cost of living and a high student-to-teacher ratio. These cities all have plenty of fun activities for the family to enjoy together. Additionally, Kiplinger chose the following metro areas because they had a few common themes. These themes included a large “creative class” of scientists, architects, writers, artists and entertainers. Each area also demonstrated job growth and per capita income growth. Finally, tolerance and diversity were considered.
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Kiplinger.com recently compiled a list of the top five cities to live in for mid-level professionals. The three most important criteria were average growth in creative-class wages, housing affordability and average commute time. Additionally, Kiplinger chose the following metro areas because they had a few common themes. These themes included a large “creative class” of scientists, architects, writers, artists and entertainers. Each area also demonstrated job growth and per capita income growth. Finally, tolerance and diversity were considered. Read the rest of this entry »