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From the May 1, 2019 issue of Further Baby Boomers just can’t seem to quit … working, that is. It’s not that they can’t afford to retire — it’s just that they’re finding out it’s not all it’s cracked up to be: Welcome to the land of the un-retired — folks who thought they were …
From the May 1, 2019 issue of Further News flash: the “Golden Years” for Generation X will be much more challenging than it has been for the generations that came before us. What, you expected normalcy now? Social Security and Medicare are heading towards insolvency. We keep hearing how Gen Xers are unhappy at work, …
From the April 24, 2019 issue of Further Considering that willpower and procrastination are subject to the whims of how we’re feeling at the moment, it may be no surprise that we feel like doing something other than “work” a lot of the time. Research shows, however, that hard work can be enjoyable, meaningful, and …
From the April 24, 2019 issue of Further When I was in my early 40s, I hiked the 17 miles of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim in and out in a day. It was grueling and exhilarating. But the best part wasn’t the climb itself; it was finally giving myself a good reason to ratchet …
From the April 17, 2019 issue of FurtherWe each have our own way to organize the day. Lists tend to top the, well … list, but they’re not necessarily the most productive use of your time. That’s true whether they’re comprised of to-do’s, won’t do’s, or accomplishment-celebrating ta-das. Organizing your daily workload by tasks can …
From the April 17, 2019 issue of Further According to a recent LightStream Survey conducted by the Harris Poll, Generation X has the most debt when compared with Boomers and Millennials. Worse, 22% of Gen Xers feel that they’ll never be able to pay it off. It’s a tough situation. And it doesn’t get easier …
From the April 17, 2019 issue of Further According to a recent LightStream Survey conducted by the Harris Poll, Generation X has the most debt when compared with Boomers and Millennials. Worse, 22% of Gen Xers feel that they’ll never be able to pay it off. It’s a tough situation. And it doesn’t get easier …
From the April 10, 2019 issue of Further When I procrastinate on important things, I tell myself that I don’t feel I’m ready to do that particular task. It’s not that I’m lazy, because I always do something else that needs doing instead. Whether that’s literally true or not, research shows that the feeling part …
From the April 10, 2019 issue of Further When I procrastinate on important things, I tell myself that I don’t feel I’m ready to do that particular task. It’s not that I’m lazy, because I always do something else that needs doing instead. Whether that’s literally true or not, research shows that the feeling part …
From the April 10, 2019 issue of Further “Working relationship” is the ultimate oxymoron when you’re dealing with a micromanager. Or a victim, slacker, or critic for that matter. And it does matter, because going to work with a pit in your stomach is the worst … and nowadays we count on our jobs to …
From the March 27, 2019 issue of Further New research from MetLife reveals that Gen Xers are less happy, empowered, and respected at work compared with Boomers and Millennials. Worse, we’re not given timely promotions, provided too little exposure to senior leadership, and our work often lacks meaning. My take? I am Jack’s complete lack …
From the March 27, 2019 issue of Further Nobody in their right mind in Los Angeles would consider doing this: I started commuting to work — even though I’m a freelancer. I’ll concede that “right mind” combined with “Los Angeles” may be an oxymoron to some. But that’s not the point. Like more than over …