I am applying for a job that I am qualified for and think I have a 80% chance of landing an interview for. It is in a similar role to my current role, but a slightly different industry (moving from government CAO to non-profit CEO). My current salary is $78,000 with no benefits. The incumbent leaving the role I want to apply for is earning $230,000 plus benefits, and her VP is earning $160,000 plus benefits....More...

A few months ago I posted a question regarding what to say when people ask why you are leaving your current job. I got lots of great advice and have been using it!I have been a preschool Administrator/Director for almost 30 years. I am currently in a situation where I am working 12 hour days for over 2 years. I have been interviewing for other jobs in the field I want to get into, however the pay scale is half of...More...

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I was one of the people that got affected by covid-19 glows and then very recently it decided not to reopen. So now I am on unemployment which ends in two weeks. I have nothing, I don't even have a bank account. And last night I lost my wallet somewhere. I have $20 to my name and in my wallet there's probably $40 what I am saying is I can't even think past how to get food and all the things that you need to live. So...More...

Did you know the 401k was created as an amendment to the tax code called "The Revenue Act of 1978"? The main purpose was to generate revenue for the government. The 401k is a defined contribution plan. The government tells you how much money you can contribute with no guarantee of how much will be there when you go to take it out. Members of Congress do not have 401k plans. They have pensions, which are defined...More...

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