Jenny Smedra, Author at The Outlier Model

10 Red Flags That the Company You’re Interviewing With Is Toxic

10 Red Flags the Company You're Interviewing With Is Toxic

Jenny Smedra / March 16th, 2023 / No Comments

Although I am not currently in the interviewing hot seat, recently I have had a strange reintroduction and am seeing just how much corporate America has changed in a post-pandemic world. As I have been helping my younger brother prepare and navigate the job search, I’m seeing that it is much more difficult than it used to be. And, many promising opportunities turn out to be nothing more than...

Posted in: Career and Work Tagged with: red flags company is toxic

What You Need to Know About Work-from-Home Data Entry Jobs

Jenny Smedra / February 16th, 2023 / No Comments

Over a decade ago, I decided to move abroad for new adventures and opportunities. However, I was uncertain about my future and financial security. As I was waiting on immigration paperwork to find legal employment, I realized that I needed something to pay my bills. So, I turned to freelance work and online opportunities. It was then that I discovered a whole new world and work-from-home data entry...

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10 Blue-Collar Jobs that Pay $100K

Jenny Smedra / January 19th, 2023 / No Comments

There is a common misconception that blue-collar jobs come with a lower paycheck than other career options. However, not all high-paying jobs require a degree from a four-year university. While many of these positions require specialized training, you probably won’t need to take on student loans to afford them. They may demand a certain level of manual labor, but people are well compensated...

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The 10 Cheapest States to Live In

Jenny Smedra / December 22nd, 2022 / No Comments

In recent years, the cost of living has become astronomical in some cities. For example, the rental prices in New York and San Francisco make it nearly impossible to afford the bare necessities on minimum wage. However, now that more jobs are going remote, people are no longer tied down by the proximity to their jobs. As a result, more and more people are fleeing from expensive urban centers to states...

Posted in: Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: cheapest states, cheapest states to live in