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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...

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5 Reasons to Start a Plumbing Business Today

Erin H. / October 3rd, 2022 / No Comments

When you are considering opening a new business, you may consider starting a plumbing company. In many ways, this makes perfect sense as the industry recorded more than $107 billion in revenue for 2018. Plus, as someone who is self-employed, you can set your own rules and develop relationships with your customers and suppliers. This gives you some flexibility about your schedule and how your operation...

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The 10 Highest Paying Jobs for Women

Jenny Smedra / May 5th, 2022 / No Comments

I come from a very large, matriarchal family. My husband can tell you that he is far outnumbered by women at all of our family gatherings. And, it seems like this trend is continuing into the next generation with several nieces and cousins. I also take an active role in my nieces’ education and want to help them become strong, ambitious independent women. As they enter their high school years,...

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How Napping Can Save You Money

Jenny Smedra / December 16th, 2021 / No Comments

Research Shows Napping Makes Workers More Productive For years, researchers have theorized and proven that naps improve workers’ productivity and performance in the workplace. In addition to being well-rested, workers also showed better cognition, decision-making, and overall well-being. However, in a recent study, economists from MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania discovered some...

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