The "Golden Handcuffs" Trap of Employment

In keeping with the premise of All Free Agents, this article suggests approaching your job not as an employee, but a "business-of-one."  Read more here.

When looking for a new gig, are you showcasing the qualities employers want most? 

As free agents, we need to stay on top of our game when looking for a new gig.  That means using every large and small advantage we can get. 

Careersherpa.net has come up with a great list to check when you are preparing your pitch for "why hire me?"   10 Things Employers Love to See. 

Forbes Article: How to Stay Employed

Read the full article here.

Winners and Losers in the Gig Economy

Harvard Business Review article notes: "fundamental changes in the ways we work are here to stay"

 

The winners and losers in the U.S. economy have traditionally been easy to identify. If you had a full-time job, you won. A full-time job... (go to full article here) 

24 Percent of Americans Participate in "Gig Economy"
Essential Income Source For 56 Percent: Pew Research 

From neighborhood handymen to freelance computer programmers, Americans have long taken on piecemeal work in lieu of (or in addition to) traditional salaried employment. But today a variety of apps and online platforms are making it easier than ever for people to connect with customers who might like to hire them to do any number of jobs – from performing various types of online tasks to driving for ride-hailing services or cleaning someone’s home. (Full article here)

Today's word: Reinvention

Today's Word: Reinvention

If you had a job loss and can secure a new job that was comparable in salary and benefits to where you were, Good for You! You are in a select group.  For the rest of us, the new landscape dictates a new approach. Check out this article from AARP

Career Reinventions

Posted on 07/5/2012 by Deb Silverberg | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Interesting article on legitimate work from home jobs:

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