A professional resignation letter also known as an exit letter can be intimidating if you haven’t had to create one in the past. Both Mrs. CBB and I have written a simple resignation letter to our employer years ago when we left our careers. The art of writing a good resignation letter is part of […]
Employment and HR
How To Recession-Proof Your Budget : The Saturday Weekend Review #302
Recession-Proof Your Life So You’re Not Waiting On Anyone I’m sure you’ve heard that Canada has entered into a 2020 recession due to the economic devastation of COVID-19. It’s was only five seconds ago when the Great Recession caused havoc back in 2007-2009 and it won’t be the last. At the time it took Canada […]
Should Employees Get A Christmas Bonus? (Sample Christmas Bonus Letter To Staff)
A CHRISTMAS BONUS MEANS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO ALL EMPLOYEES When I lived in the UK there was no such thing as a Christmas Bonus of any description where I worked. The last Christmas Bonus I can ever remember was when I was 10 years old and delivering newspapers door to door. There was a little […]
Tips For Parents Earning A Minimum Wage Salary Going Back To School
INCREASE SKILLS AND MINIMUM WAGE SALARY BY RETURNING TO SCHOOL Going back to school with a family earning a minimum wage salary is possible but it sure as hell will take dedication. I went from earning $15 an hour to a six-figure salary by returning to school at the age of 30 and still need […]
How To Ask Your Employer For A Raise (Sample Letter)
HOW TO TAKE A WAGE INCREASE INTO YOUR OWN HANDS Money talks with your employer are the last thing anyone wants to do because employees tend to believe they may rock the boat. Generally, if you get a raise from your employer it will be based on employee performance or company bonuses. The problem is […]
Effective Tips On How To Start And Survive Teaching An English Class In Japan
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IS REWARDING Have you ever thought about how it would be to teach English in Japan? If you are planning to move to Japan and teach English to students, you might be researching the documents required. But, what happens as you begin teaching the language? Thus, here are some […]
How To Write A Simple Reference Letter (Sample Template)
THIS IS ONE LETTER THAT YOU WILL WANT TO KEEP ON FILE Leaving an employer with a strong letter of recommendation also known as a reference letter is one of the most valuable resources that you can walk away from a company with. Whether you are an employer seeking tips on how to write a […]
How To Write A Simple Resignation Letter (4 Sample Letters)
YOUR RESIGNATION LETTER IS A BUILDING BLOCK TO YOUR FUTURE CAREER Congratulations you’re on your way to something bigger and brighter but before leaving your current employer consider offering a proper resignation letter. Don’t worry, If you are not sure how to present one I have four sample letters below you can download and copy. […]
Why Do You Care So Much About Your Neighbours Income Levels?
THE TALK OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WILL BE YOU AT SOME POINT AND HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW A good conversation starter often begins with the weather but in neighborhoods the neighbours talk careers, income levels and the business of everyone around them. Does money really make you happy if you have more than your […]
10 Pointers When Considering A Pay Cut For Career Change
NEVER GET USED TO THE MONEY YOU EARN If I asked you whether you’d leave your current job for a new job that comes with a pay cut, what would you say? Most people would be on the fence not sure what to do and others might drop everything and dive right in. There […]
How To Prepare Yourself Financially For a Union Strike
A UNION STRIKE AFFECTS EVERYONE FINANCIALLY WHO ARE DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY INVOLVED When a union goes on a legal strike not everyone is prepared financially especially when the union strike lingers on for weeks and in some cases months. I’ve followed current College strike news in Ontario as the teacher’s head into the third […]
A Guide To Spending Less On Work Clothes
BE SUCCESSFUL AT WORK WHETHER YOU WEAR GIANT TIGER OR GUCCI Depending on where you’re employed purchasing work clothes can be costly especially if you must wear casual or business attire. I’m sure those of you who work from home and are reading this in your Pajamas can verify that work clothes are over-rated […]