After the job search, interviews and multiple job offers, there are many decisions to be made. Granted, choosing between job offers is a nice problem to have, but this decision should not be made lightly or on limited criteria. Most people look first to salary and make a hasty and poorly considered decision based only on this. While salary is important, of course, future employees should think about other factors. While the salary of one offer may be more than another, the company may be farther from your home or offer fewer benefits. Consult this list before making any decisions.
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Every few years the American Federation of Teachers releases a Teacher Salary Trends report about teacher salaries across the United States. This information helps teachers decide where to teach and how much they should earn. The latest report indicated that the average teacher salary was $47,602. The Federation indicated that unfortunately, teachers are struggling to find housing in their areas that they can afford on their salaries. As more teachers pursue additional education after receiving their bachelor’s degree, their student loan debt increases dramatically. New teachers may not start at an average teacher salary and could therefore struggle even more than veteran teachers, who may have higher salaries. Read the rest of this entry »

Want to "be all that you can be?" A career in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy might prove rewarding.
Get overviews of jobs in each branch of service at Military Careers Online. In addition to combat positions, you can find out what it takes to become a dental specialist in the Army or an air traffic controller for the Air Force. Also, learn about the benefits of military life, like college tuition, travel and job training. Read the rest of this entry »

Money
Everyone wants it, but when it comes to raises and salary offers, no one knows how to ask for it. These helpful hints will have you rolling in dough before you can say "negotiate."
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How much am I worth, why isn’t my salary higher?
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