by Christine Moukazis | Aug 1, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
You’re not alone. It’s easy to get despondent over the current circumstances. The new normal will offer declining stock and home prices, layoffs and belt-tightening for both families and businesses. After a short-lived jolt of enthusiasm, epitomized by a rocketing...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 28, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The conversations surrounding returning to work are primarily focused on hybrid, remote or in-person models. They all have their added benefits and detractions. However, there is another option that offers a potentially better balance of life and work that is mostly...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 28, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The United States may be better off than you think. Currently, the big concern and preoccupation for people is whether or not the U.S. will be heading into a recession. It’s the big boogeyman hiding in the closet that people are all supposed to be afraid of. Of...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 27, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
As the realization of stubbornly high inflation, paying more for less, a possible recession, an endless war in Eastern Europe, supply chain disruptions resulting in empty shelves and job cuts sink in, the United States may be entering the fear stage. Working-class...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 25, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
With inflation raging, which is escalating the costs of everything, you may be thinking about asking for a raise. It’s a reasonable request. With the inflation rate spiking over 9%, your paycheck doesn’t go as far anymore. The average American household will have to...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 22, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
It’s understandable if you’re completely confused about the job market and economy. The reason why you feel in the dark is because the reasons may seem counterintuitive. The Federal Reserve Bank, the entity controlling the United States’ money supply, has...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 21, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
By now, you’ve seen the writing on the wall. Layoffs, hiring freezes and job offers being rescinded are the unfortunate new corporate trends. Businesses are in cost-cutting mode, fearful of the adverse effects of a possible global recession. Some companies, such as...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 21, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
You may feel that it’s time for a career change. One of the reasons for the Great Resignation is that people had time during the pandemic to reexamine their work lives. Staying stuck at home for two years gave people a lot of time for introspection and to seriously...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 20, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The wild party is over, and the United States is now dealing with the hangover. Americans are experiencing the adverse effects of consequential decisions made by the Federal Reserve Bank and the U.S. government. The institutions distorted the economy by printing too...
by Christine Moukazis | Jul 19, 2022 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Forget about the Great Resignation and switching jobs at will. Instead of seeking a new position when companies are downsizing, enacting hiring freezes and slow-walking the hiring process, seek out ways to advance your career within your current organization. For the...