On to career. The career category lists personal finance tips that can help you with your career.

Work in a job that pays you what you are worth in the market place

Make sure you are getting paid what you are worth. It is relatively easy to search online and find out what someone with your job is likely to make in your area. Take advantage of this. If you find out you are underpaid, do something about it. Ask for a raise, build your resume, or find another job – just do not accept how things are. Your career is too long to spend it underpaid.

Do not let your job define who you are

Make sure you do not let your job define who you are as a person. Your job is your work. It is what you do. It is not a reflection of who you are as a person. Never forget this. If you do identify with your job as who you are as a person, you will be too attached in an unhealthy way. If you are let go, you could be devastated beyond measure and even fall into depression. Lots of jobs exist. There are plenty of opportunities for you out there. Do not be defined by one job.

Negotiate your salary

Learn how to negotiate a salary to get paid more. This comes with practice, so the sooner you start the better. Practicing negotiating early in your career will better prepare you for the bigger negotiations you will have later in your career. There is no reason to leave money on the table.

Spend money to grow professionally

Spend money to grow in your career by going to conferences, taking courses, reading books, or something else specific to your job. It may feel like you do not want to spend the money on something like this, but if it pushes you outside your comfort zone and causes you to advance in your career, it is usually worth the money.

Do not stay in a job you hate it

Life is too short to stay in a job you hate. It is just not worth it no matter how old you are. So, set a goal to quit your job if you really hate it. You deserve to be fulfilled through your work. If you hate what you do, find a way to change that.

 

 

Until next time.

The MoneyShop Team

 

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