When you are stuck in a job that you are no longer enjoying, but can’t leave for fear of being unable to pay the bills or pick up a role in a more suitable industry, you can feel trapped.

This is especially true if you are interested in a master of science and engineering programs. There is no way around the fact that a high-level job in engineering requires a formal qualification, which can take a lot of time and effort to attain.

If you are already working full-time, then this can seem like an impossible dream, but although it is certainly challenging, it is by no means out of the realms of possibility.

There has never been a better time to switch careers than 2021, when there is an abundance of learning resources at your disposal online, disruption in the jobs market and the ability to work remotely if necessary.

If you are willing to work hard and maintain a high level of self-discipline, you can certainly pursue an engineering qualification in your free time. This is everything that you need to know:

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Across the country, people are receiving the vaccine and it seems like the pandemic is finally nearing an end. With the vaccine efficacy rate being 95%, it’s only a matter of time before this is all behind us. Of course it’s worth noting that just because the pandemic is nearing the end, we’re still going to feel the effects. One of the areas that could be changed forever is the real estate industry.

Businesses have had to adapt to a new way of operating and the businesses whose work could be done remotely have allowed their employees to do so. It’s the prospect of remote work becoming a permanent policy that has real estate agents in large cities a little concerned. 

Here are some changes we could see hit our favorite cities. [Read more…]

Being a freelancer is extremely rewarding, but it can also be scary. After all, it’s a big step! It’s normal to feel this way, but you’ll find that freelancing is a great opportunity to build trust with prospective clients and gain new skills in business, marketing, and design.

Here are some of the most common mistakes that I see freelancers making right out of the gate, so you can steer clear! [Read more…]

The secret to making a healthy body your new year’s resolution is to create a plan that fits your lifestyle and is something that will be easy for you to stick with. But why should you make a healthy body your 2021 resolution? Here are a few reasons to get started on that delicious and healthy journey in the new year:

• You’ll feel better.
• You’ll have more energy.
• You’ll save money!
• You won’t have to worry about extra pounds slowing you down or interrupting your life.
• You’ll eat less junk food.
• Your regular workouts will become easier, too.
• Your immune system will be stronger.
• Your moods will be more pleasant.
• Your metabolism will speed up.

Giving yourself a chance to be healthier and happier is always worth the effort. Unarguably the above advantages of having a healthy body are essential for achieving a happy and healthy life, but how do you achieve it?

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Just like there is no place like home, there is no place like work. That is according to the U.S. Workplace Survey 2020 published by Gensler in late May. The study measured how people work, their experience in the workplace, and the effectiveness of its design. 

Being that the study was conducted before the pandemic had taken a complete toll, people were asked: Where do people prefer to work? An employer’s workplace, a coworking space, a coffee shop, or at home? Surprisingly, a significant number of knowledge workers chose an employer’s workplace. However, the workplace had to be well-designed to suffice their demands. In other words, the workplace still matters to a majority of employees. [Read more…]

One of the most important aspects of running a business is knowing where you are in your finances and where you should be. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a small business or a big business empire.

As a business owner, it’s important that you keep the outflow and inflow of money balanced. This will help you prepare for the rainy day such as business emergencies, paying back loans, and unforeseen happenings.

Not keeping your business finances in check could result in delays in your supply chain, inability to pay your work, or meet other financial obligations. Follow these five tips to keep your business finance in check. [Read more…]

The term leverage refers to two elements. First, the mechanism to make a lot bigger than that for money, an investor has a real position. Second, the expected return on a derivative financial product or forward transaction compared to the return on underlying transactions only in the assets of these products or these futures. [Read more…]

Starting a small business of your own usually requires more than four hours of work a week. It’s possible to start one that you run online in the evening and weekends to fit the 4-hour lifestyle design. However, for most founders, heavily outsourcing to employees, freelancers, or other service providers is necessary to keep the hours down. [Read more…]