Work
Worker Sentiment Sours
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
In an era of high unemployment, it’s not very wise to complain about your job. However, there’s a lot of dissatisfaction out there. According to a survey by the Conference Board, just 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their jobs. That’s the lowest rating in the 22 years that the organization has been surveying ... [Read more]
Keeping Your Economic Engine Tuned
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
USNews.com recently shared 10 career resolutions for the New Year. All were worthwhile ideas, but three really stood out. First, look for something new to learn every day. The “every day” part might be a bit lofty, but I agree with the importance of continuing to learn. Most large employers offer some form of tuition ... [Read more]
Do You Work Too Much?
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Marriages involving a workaholic are twice as likely to end in divorce, according to a study done by Bryan Robinson, a University of North Carolina researcher and author of Chained to the Desk. In an ABCNews.com story, Robinson makes a distinction between workaholics and hard workers. While workaholics, of course, work more hours than others, ... [Read more]
Disability Insurance Disconnect
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Your ability to earn income is among your most valuable assets, and yet very few people have disability insurance. According to a recent survey by Northwestern Mutual, less than half of all adults age 21 or older have disability insurance.
The non-profit Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education provides helpful information about disability insurance, walking ... [Read more]
No Holiday for Those Who Long to Labor
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
The three-day Labor Day weekend provided a much-needed respite for many people. But for many others, such as the 24 million people who are unemployed or underemployed, it may have been a painful reminder of their situation. An article on WalletPop encouraged those who are gainfully employed to reach out to those who ... [Read more]
New Ways to Pay Off Student Loans
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
For those struggling under the weight of too much student loan debt, some new forms of relief are now available. Those working in low-income fields may be eligible for an Income-Based Repayment Plan, which became available the first of this month. An article on Kiplinger.com used an example of someone making $20,000 per year with ... [Read more]
Best Advice Ever
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Fortune magazine and CNN.com recently asked several famous people about the best words of wisdom they ever received. For Tiger Woods, it was his father’s advice when Tiger was just 6 or 7 to keep things simple – to pick a spot on the golf course where he wanted to hit the ball and ... [Read more]
Amish Money Management
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
There was an interesting post on the Houston Chronicle’s web site about the money management habits of the Amish. According to the story, Amish children all learn a trade such as farming, welding, or woodworking. Money earned through apprenticeships goes to their parents, who give the child 10 percent for spending and put ... [Read more]
When Getting Away Isn’t
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
The summer vacation has been downgraded – again. First it became a staycation, with people opting for local entertainment as a way to save money. Now, according to a Consumer Reports article, tight finances and fears over job security are prompting 35 percent of workers to say they don’t plan to take a ... [Read more]
Easing the Financial Pain
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Just about everyone is feeling the pain of our troubled economy. The extreme manifestations make headlines – suicides and murders that are somehow tied to financial problems. For most people, there’s just a nagging sense of financial anxiety. An ABC News article mentioned a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site ... [Read more]
The Power of Gratitude
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” – 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Every day of our lives, we are the unwitting recipients of countless messages designed to foster discontentment. ... [Read more]
Controlling What We Can Control
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Eight in ten Americans feel stressed about money, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. Nearly 60 percent of respondents say they are concerned about job stability, while 50 percent say they are increasingly concerned about their ability to provide for their family’s basic needs. How are people responding to the ... [Read more]
TGI…M?
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
More than half of all U.S. workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. That’s the conclusion of a recent Conference Board survey. And which aspect of their work do you think people are most unhappy about? ... [Read more]
Labor Pains
Friday, September 1st, 2006
“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.” – Proverbs 23:4
The many Biblical warnings related to wealth do not mean that the Bible discourages hard work. To the contrary, we’re told that we are to work with all our heart (Colossians 3:23) and that those who do not provide ... [Read more]
