To determine fields for potential career growth, it’s always a good idea to follow the money that flows out of Washington D.C. The massive American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 has committed over $90 billion to clean energy – and that means more green jobs for you. According to the White House, in the

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A new career is out there that I guess shouldn’t shock me: you can now sign up to be a platonic friend for rent via a new site called RentAFriend! You can be the person who keeps someone company for an hourly fee that you negotiate, typically between $20-$50/hour. For those who don’t want to

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Nurse practitioners may soon be granted greater authority by our state governments, allowing them to work more like primary care physicians. This will open the doors to all kinds of opportunities for nursing careers. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have qualified through advanced

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Green jobs and green careers are all the talk over the past couple of years – particularly solar energy jobs. Despite all of the hype around this amazing technology, solar energy panels generate less than 1% of America’s energy. The price of solar power systems and a lack of government support have been major roadblocks

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Did you all have a great 4th of July? Do any reflecting on the first half of the year? What came to mind? As I was watching the fireworks show over the Hollywood Bowl, I was thinking about how just last week I was reminded of the truth behind the old cliches, “you only live

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Welcome to the 2nd half of 2010 and the 3rd installment of the Career Shmeer! The Shmeer provides great career-themed links from the past week. Have a great holiday weekend! If you spend time enjoying nature, keep in mind what I was taught during my childhood summers in Bemidji, Minnesota: Take only pictures; leave only

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