Liam Carnahan

Moving up in a company is like playing a video game.  You are the main character on a challenging quest to achieve a goal (in this case, land a promotion or two). Your journey is made up of different “levels,” each packed with unique puzzles and obstacles—and of course, some sweet, sweet rewards as you “level up.” 

In 2016, I had my first “life-changing” pay raise. Until it happened, I’d been living most of my young adult life paycheck-to-paycheck. I’m sharing the exact strategy I developed to get a pay raise—the one that struck gold for me more than once.

If you’re asking yourself, “Should I get a job in college?” I’m here to tell you that, yes, you should. And in this article, I’m going to tell you exactly why you should, what kind of jobs you should be looking for, and how to balance your work, school, and personal life.

Ah, the digital nomad lifestyle. Untethered from the office world…A life spent exploring the globe…Working with a laptop and a margarita by the pool… These are the kinds of things people picture when they fantasize about becoming a digital nomad. And while some of these things are a reality, that image is better suited for Instagram; it’s not quite as reflective of real life. If you’re considering becoming a digital nomad, I want the journey to be easier for you. So, I’ve put together this survival guide—a map to help you navigate this exciting lifestyle. 

The best way to tackle job interview anxiety is to be prepared. Though it’s impossible to know exactly what questions your interviewer will ask, there are very common interview questions you’re likely to encounter. Having answers prepared for a few of the likely questions will help you feel more confident—and confidence is key to winning the job.

It’s a lot easier to get something done, and to get it done well, when someone else is watching. I learned this the hard way, a few months after launching my freelance content business. It became very easy to push off deadlines so I could explore a new place,  meet up with friends, or just scroll on my phone. But eventually, I began to fall behind. My business wasn’t growing at the pace I needed it to, and my stress was building as I became a master procrastinator.