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Lessons From Past Recessions

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For anyone who lived through the fear and uncertainty of the 2008 financial crisis, hearing ‘recession’ from news anchors and pundits can bring up anxiety and fear. The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months.

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Hello Seven’s Rachel Rodgers Is Showing Marginalized Groups Become Millionaires in the Making

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When it comes to earning six figures, men are earning those salaries more often than women. RR: I was looking at different places to work, but this was during the 2008 recession, so there were more lawyers graduating than there were actual jobs. S: The salary jump from law clerk to private practice lawyer had to be significant.

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Is a College Degree Really Worth It?

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Not only do starting salaries tend to be higher but the benefits can increase dramatically over time. Photo courtesy of Amanda Monreal (on the job at Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Long Beach, CA) Amanda Monreal received her automotive certification just before the 2008 housing crash.

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The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions

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What kind of salary are you looking for? Another suggestion is to find out the salary range that was posted for this job and use that. If you get a question that doesnt relate to the job that youre applying for, this type of question is related to how well you work under pressure. Try to give a range, never give a fixed figure.

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Oh, Mexico: A Burned-Out CEO Turns a Ranch into a Retreat

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The hotel relaunched in fall 2022 with a new interior design scheme and an even stronger socially conscious mission: It now provides housing for the hotel’s 300 employees, with a small percentage of their base salaries taken out of each check to cover the housing costs. It’s not about just listening to your customers.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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A big, inspiring “why” propelled Justine Flynn and her co-founders to launch their company, Thankyou, in 2008. A successful sales executive, Webber found herself increasingly dissatisfied with her work in the tech industry despite its secure salary and lucrative annual bonus. With Tracey, in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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How to Lose a Customer and a Few More!

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By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service D o you find that people are passing calls and e-mails from person to person, getting the client more and more frustrated? Keep in mind that they are the ones that are paying your salary. Money, of course, is important, but what about the customer?

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