Jul 6, 2021 | Careers
Some of the most successful people already know this: just because there’s a popular way to do something, doesn’t mean it’s the only way to do it. As a successful drop-out who has competed for jobs with people with graduate degrees, I know this as...
Jun 24, 2021 | Careers
Here’s something most people already know, but don’t have the social permission to talk about: most managers suck at their jobs. And, I would argue, they’re likely the top reason why employees end up leaving for greener pastures. The problem is, few...
Apr 12, 2021 | Careers
Making a living as an artist today can be perceived as a difficult, and almost impossible, endeavour. Today’s artists are expected to be entrepreneurs, content creators, and academics. So, what choices do artists have to make a decent living these days? I tried...
Apr 8, 2021 | Careers
Based on the most recent dataset I’ve seen, there are about 300,000 Canadians working in the federal public service. Many of these people are working remotely right now, and have been since 2020. As of April 2021, there hasn’t been a government-wide plan...
Mar 22, 2021 | Careers
During COVID, a lot of people lost their jobs. And a lot of people are looking for new jobs that pay better. Here are the five biggest mistakes I see people making, over and over again. 1. “I’m looking for work!” Ok, but what KIND of work? What are... 