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2016 was great for continued job growth in the health care sector. That’s not news at this point; in terms of job growth, the sector has been one of the top sectors in each monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report of 2016.
But wait, that’s not all. This sector has not only seen job creation, but wage growth as well, according to the most recent monthly BLS employment report.
For nurses, though, this uptick in wages, in particular, has been going on for a couple years now. In nursing, salaries increased, on average, about 1.3% per year from 2008 to 2014, according to BLS data. But in the past two years, that rate has doubled, with nurses’ salaries increasing about 2.6% per year since then.
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IS IT JUST ABOUT MONEY?
Well, if it is, consider a career as a financial planner, computer techie or epidemiologist according to Fast Company because those are just three of the top 25 jobs as the top-paying professions in the future.
For some, it is all about the money and the great toys it buys. Cool cars, surround sound and two cell phones (16% of cell phone users carry two). Indeed, money, the quality of life and financial independence are great motivators to get up and go to work everyday. But for some, the toys don't matter as much, financial independence isn't even a consideration and quality of life isn't measured in an asset portfolio.
There are lots of people making lots of money who go to work everyday to a job they hate. There are just as many people who go to work everyday to a low-paying job that they love. They love it because the job provides so much more than dollars. Teachers, nurses, law enforcement and emergency rescue personnel don't make the kind of money a CEO makes, but most of them wouldn't change careers for a bigger salary. To these people, it's more important to receive the emotional rewards a career provides.
We define each other by the work we do...
High on the list are college professors (must be very smart), doctors (modern day wizards), religious leaders (good hearts) and school teachers (large buckets of patience).Low on the status list are politicians (all crooks), used car salespeople (all crooks), stock brokers (sales hype), telemarketers (annoying) and the folks who scrape up road kill (Yuck!).
But notice that status isn't related to earning power. Most religious leaders don't make huge salaries, but still hold high-status positions in our society. Conversely, successful stock brokers usually clear six figures annually, but most of their clients would consider brokers a necessary evil. Status isn't related to salary. But it is related to your self-esteem.
If you have high self-esteem, you think you're doing okay in the world. If you have low self-esteem, you can't figure out why your career lacks traction. You aren't getting anywhere, you don't like your job, you don't like your life and you don't like yourself or your pet or your apartment.
The fact is, that not only do we define others by how they earn a living, we also define ourselves by the work we do. Our professions and careers become woven into the fabric of our self-image--the way we see ourselves and believe that others see us, as well. And Over the years, our society has attempted to increase the self-esteem factor by changing job titles and Descriptions.
Who doesn't care for Flex-time, an in-house day care, summers off, a great health plan, company car - there's more to most jobs than the bottom line, especially in this hectic work-a-day world in which time has more value than cold, hard cash. Most parents will swap flex time and telecommuting for a bigger paycheck because those benefits also improve quality of life. More senior employees will seek out good health plans. New hires seek opportunities to advance. There are as many reasons for taking a job as there are people who take them.
It doesn't matter if you're just starting out in a career or thinking about a mid-life career change. If you focus solely on the salary, you're limiting your options and your chances to really improve the overall quality of life.
Weigh the other factors - benefits, job status, self-esteem and the emotional and psychological benefits - that a job offers. You'll expand your career horizons and you'll more likely find true happiness on the job.
And that's the most important consideration of all.
For some, it is all about the money and the great toys it buys. Cool cars, surround sound and two cell phones (16% of cell phone users carry two). Indeed, money, the quality of life and financial independence are great motivators to get up and go to work everyday. But for some, the toys don't matter as much, financial independence isn't even a consideration and quality of life isn't measured in an asset portfolio.
There are lots of people making lots of money who go to work everyday to a job they hate. There are just as many people who go to work everyday to a low-paying job that they love. They love it because the job provides so much more than dollars. Teachers, nurses, law enforcement and emergency rescue personnel don't make the kind of money a CEO makes, but most of them wouldn't change careers for a bigger salary. To these people, it's more important to receive the emotional rewards a career provides.
We define each other by the work we do...
High on the list are college professors (must be very smart), doctors (modern day wizards), religious leaders (good hearts) and school teachers (large buckets of patience).Low on the status list are politicians (all crooks), used car salespeople (all crooks), stock brokers (sales hype), telemarketers (annoying) and the folks who scrape up road kill (Yuck!).
But notice that status isn't related to earning power. Most religious leaders don't make huge salaries, but still hold high-status positions in our society. Conversely, successful stock brokers usually clear six figures annually, but most of their clients would consider brokers a necessary evil. Status isn't related to salary. But it is related to your self-esteem.
If you have high self-esteem, you think you're doing okay in the world. If you have low self-esteem, you can't figure out why your career lacks traction. You aren't getting anywhere, you don't like your job, you don't like your life and you don't like yourself or your pet or your apartment.
The fact is, that not only do we define others by how they earn a living, we also define ourselves by the work we do. Our professions and careers become woven into the fabric of our self-image--the way we see ourselves and believe that others see us, as well. And Over the years, our society has attempted to increase the self-esteem factor by changing job titles and Descriptions.
Who doesn't care for Flex-time, an in-house day care, summers off, a great health plan, company car - there's more to most jobs than the bottom line, especially in this hectic work-a-day world in which time has more value than cold, hard cash. Most parents will swap flex time and telecommuting for a bigger paycheck because those benefits also improve quality of life. More senior employees will seek out good health plans. New hires seek opportunities to advance. There are as many reasons for taking a job as there are people who take them.
It doesn't matter if you're just starting out in a career or thinking about a mid-life career change. If you focus solely on the salary, you're limiting your options and your chances to really improve the overall quality of life.
Weigh the other factors - benefits, job status, self-esteem and the emotional and psychological benefits - that a job offers. You'll expand your career horizons and you'll more likely find true happiness on the job.
And that's the most important consideration of all.
Put Your Money Where Your Dream Is
You say you want a new career, you say you want to start your own business, you say you'd love to be a freelance writer and travel more but are you serious? Can I really believe you? Are you investing in your dream?
When you want something badly enough, you're willing to work hard, make sacrifices, and invest in your dream.
Most people who've made a career change didn't have lots of money from which to draw. They simply made the choice to find the money they needed to make the change they always dreamed of making!
To see if you are willing to do what it takes to do work you love, follow these steps:
1. Ask yourself the following, "Am I willing to invest what I have in my dream job? Am I willing to change how I currently spend money so that I may have more of it to put toward my transition?" Yes or No? If you answered "no" to these, you’re not ready to move ahead with a career change. Give yourself a break and focus on something else that you feel more ready for at this point. If you answered "yes" to these, read on.
2. Write down all of your expenses. Track every dollar you spend to have a clear picture of where your money is really going each month.
3. Prioritize. Look at each expense and ask yourself, "Would I rather have this or a new career?" See what big and small sacrifices you can make. That salon brand shampoo is nice but would you rather it or a new career? The deluxe cable TV package provides great entertainment but is it worth more to you than a new career? It's ok if you choose the shampoo or cable channels over your dream. Just be honest with yourself. Stop spending money on what you could live without and start putting those funds toward the life you would REALLY like to have!
When you want something badly enough, you're willing to work hard, make sacrifices, and invest in your dream.
Most people who've made a career change didn't have lots of money from which to draw. They simply made the choice to find the money they needed to make the change they always dreamed of making!
To see if you are willing to do what it takes to do work you love, follow these steps:
1. Ask yourself the following, "Am I willing to invest what I have in my dream job? Am I willing to change how I currently spend money so that I may have more of it to put toward my transition?" Yes or No? If you answered "no" to these, you’re not ready to move ahead with a career change. Give yourself a break and focus on something else that you feel more ready for at this point. If you answered "yes" to these, read on.
2. Write down all of your expenses. Track every dollar you spend to have a clear picture of where your money is really going each month.
3. Prioritize. Look at each expense and ask yourself, "Would I rather have this or a new career?" See what big and small sacrifices you can make. That salon brand shampoo is nice but would you rather it or a new career? The deluxe cable TV package provides great entertainment but is it worth more to you than a new career? It's ok if you choose the shampoo or cable channels over your dream. Just be honest with yourself. Stop spending money on what you could live without and start putting those funds toward the life you would REALLY like to have!
Office Etiquette: Asking for Money
It’s probably one of the thorniest office issues – money. Whether it’s a birthday, a leaving do, or sponsorship for a charity event, what is acceptable to ask for, and what is, frankly, crossing the line? Here are our top tips:
The golden rule is never to make people uncomfortable, or put them in a position where they feel they have to cough up. This simply leads to resentment and is counter-productive - however worthy the cause in question.
Where office birthdays are concerned, my advice would be: keep it simple. A card is enough for people to know you wish them a happy birthday. Particularly in a big office, birthdays are frequent occurrences, and can end up being a big drain on the purse, especially for more junior employees. If as a manager you’re keen to mark the occasion of birthdays, why not offer everyone their birthday as an extra day’s holiday? I promise you it will mean more to most people than any gift you could buy as a result of a whip-round.
Leaving occasions are arguably slightly different, especially if someone has worked for the organisation for a while. It’s important to them and to the office to mark their contribution and their departure. But there’s no need to go overboard: it really is the thought that counts. My tip here would be to suggest a range (say £1 to £5) for any contributions, and not to press anyone who for whatever reason doesn’t wish to contribute.
Finally – and possibly most difficult of all to handle - the dreaded sponsored marathon/walk/bike ride/Everest climb. How on earth do you say no without looking like Scrooge?
A simple response is to say that you already support another charity and would prefer to concentrate your support on them. If you are the person seeking sponsorship, make it clear that you are not expecting sponsorship, and make sure that you personally thank everyone who does put their hand in their pocket. And don’t even think about asking for sponsorship more than once a year: I know several regular marathon runners who have really miffed their colleagues by constantly asking for funding. Little and seldom is the key!
The golden rule is never to make people uncomfortable, or put them in a position where they feel they have to cough up. This simply leads to resentment and is counter-productive - however worthy the cause in question.
Where office birthdays are concerned, my advice would be: keep it simple. A card is enough for people to know you wish them a happy birthday. Particularly in a big office, birthdays are frequent occurrences, and can end up being a big drain on the purse, especially for more junior employees. If as a manager you’re keen to mark the occasion of birthdays, why not offer everyone their birthday as an extra day’s holiday? I promise you it will mean more to most people than any gift you could buy as a result of a whip-round.
Leaving occasions are arguably slightly different, especially if someone has worked for the organisation for a while. It’s important to them and to the office to mark their contribution and their departure. But there’s no need to go overboard: it really is the thought that counts. My tip here would be to suggest a range (say £1 to £5) for any contributions, and not to press anyone who for whatever reason doesn’t wish to contribute.
Finally – and possibly most difficult of all to handle - the dreaded sponsored marathon/walk/bike ride/Everest climb. How on earth do you say no without looking like Scrooge?
A simple response is to say that you already support another charity and would prefer to concentrate your support on them. If you are the person seeking sponsorship, make it clear that you are not expecting sponsorship, and make sure that you personally thank everyone who does put their hand in their pocket. And don’t even think about asking for sponsorship more than once a year: I know several regular marathon runners who have really miffed their colleagues by constantly asking for funding. Little and seldom is the key!
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