The Walking Debt: Facts About Student Loans
Is college in your future? 76% of young people believe it has gotten harder to afford college in the last five years and the average student debt of a new college graduate is $22,900.00, is this amount in your budget? From: Top Colleges Online Embed This Infographic on Your Site From: Top Colleges Online...
Read MoreA Programmer’s Guide to Getting Hired By Startups
How much money are the first programmers for Google worth? What about Facebook? Tech startups often use this to lure in top talent as the dream of building something that eventually gets huge is something that can be a professional accomplishment and a huge payday; in both cases, the effects can last a lifetime. It’s not just a matter of going to Craigslist in San Francisco and looking for a job. There’s a decision-making process involved to make sure that you’re talents are best served and your interests are in the right place. This guide by Monetate breaks it down nicely...
Read MoreCollege Majors That Don’t Suck (and some that totally do)
Not all majors are created equal. We all know this when going into college and we often make decisions based upon a combination of our interests and our professional goals. This breakdown by Mindflash shows which college majors have the best chance of yielding a job as well as those that pose challenges. Click to...
Read MoreTIL Sweden Offers 480 Days of Paid Maternity (and Paternity) Leave
The United States is far behind much of the rest of the world when it comes to recognizing and rewarding the advantages of paid leave for new parents. Some countries like Sweden offer parents rights protected by law to spend the essential time necessary to raise a child in the early years of development, while the US has no federal laws. Only a handful of states offer up to 6 weeks at a greatly reduced wage. In Sweden, mothers and fathers share 480 days of paid leave that can be spread out from 60 days prior to expected delivery up until the child turns 8. They are paid at 80% of...
Read MoreWhat it Really Takes to be an “Expert”
Every professional activity requires a combination of education and experience for people to be considered “experts” in a field. How many hours does it take to be an expert in litigation? What about poker? Knitting? This infographic by Udemy takes a look at some common activities and what is required to achieve a true level of expertise. Compared to other things, how do they stack up? Click to enlarge. (H/T: Nissan Puyallup) Story by Automotive...
Read MoreComparison: Airline Pilots vs Teachers, Lawyers, and Doctors
Since the dawn of flight, being a pilot has been a highly coveted job for many young people. Airline pilots in particular get the bulk of the attention as it’s well understood that they make good money and acquire high respects from people across the nation. This infographic by our friends at Brown Aviation explores how airline pilots compare financially to other coveted positions. Click to...
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