It’s an exciting moment when you finally get your first online job. After months of looking for clients, you can now experience the benefits of remote working. For one, a stable income - while having more time for your family or passion projects. Now comes the contract signing, but wait,…
Apr
19
Apr
19
Shifting from the court to a work from home job? You may already have an edge over the competition. According to a study, former student-athletes earn five to fifteen percent (5%-15%) more than their non-athlete peers. Why is that? It turns out former student-athletes often possess transferable skills that employees…
Apr
19
Feeling bored at work? A common trick to get your groove back is listening to some tunes. Listening to music has been proven to boost your concentration, productivity, and work performance. Aside from this, music also reduces stress and anxiety, helping you unwind after a long day at work. Of…
Apr
19
How do you know if you should apply for a company? The simple answer is to look for “green flags” when job hunting. Of course, it also helps if you have an idea of what you want your next job to be. So, take time to reflect on what you’d…
Apr
18
The job hunting process is highly stressful. It involves writing an impressive application letter and sending it to several companies before possibly getting a job interview. (If you’re lucky. A lot of applicants either get ghosted by recruiters or outright rejected.) Once you get past all that, you might receive…
Apr
18
Today, almost every job can be done remotely… even a cashier’s. Wait, what? At Sansan Chicken and Sansan Ramen in New York City, customers are greeted by Filipino cashiers via Zoom. While some customers enjoyed this novelty, others felt uncomfortable about the implications of this setup. For one, many aren’t…
Apr
17
Congrats on finally getting promoted! After months, sometimes years, of hard work in your work from home job, your efforts finally paid off. However, after you finish celebrating, it’s time to plan your next steps after receiving your promotion. Remember, a promotion doesn’t just come with a new title, perks,…
Apr
17
Sleep quality is vital for anyone, but perhaps even more so for night-shift remote workers. After all, they are the ones who flip their world upside down—working nights and then sleeping during the day. Thus, night shift workers are also more likely to experience disrupted sleep. But first, let’s take…
Apr
16
While we’re still reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19, it seems that there’s another threat we must worry about. This time, it’s a sudden outbreak of Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough. The Department of Health (DOH) logged 862 cases of Pertussis as of March 23, 2024. Most cases were…
Apr
16
Working the night shift involves certain lifestyle changes. After all, you’re reversing your entire schedule, which might mess up your sleeping schedule. Still, there are ways to mitigate the negative effects of the night shift on your body. One way is to start eating healthy and on time as you…