Former Lost Boy finds his way

Sudanese native takes two part-time jobs to reunite his family.
Many workers in the United States are taking on more than one job, and the reasons for this job juggling are as varied as the gigs themselves.
Maybe a growing family created the need for a “diaper fund.” Perhaps you want to go back to school to [...]

Recession-proof jobs in 2009

Learn what industries thrive when the economy doesn’t.
Whether you’ve recently been knocked out of your full-time gig or you’re simply looking for a bigger and better part-time job, there may be one factor you’re thinking about more than ever: Safety.
With the ongoing recession hitting some industries harder than others, pursuing a job that’s potentially [...]

Now accepting applications for the best job in the world

A tropical Australian island is looking for a few good slackers
Lots of people think they have the best job in the world, from teachers who truly make a difference to those pursuing their dream of becoming a world-class ventriloquist.
But we found the best job in the world. Hands down. Down under.
Sure, it’s a public relations [...]

Will Obama’s jobs plan be enough?

New president wants to add close to 4 million jobs

If Barack Obama’s long, inaugural weekend party in D.C. is any indication of how his presidency will improve the economy, then we can all stop rolling pennies and collecting cans.
More than 2 million gawkers, politicos and history buffs may converge on our nation’s capital this weekend. [...]

Best big-screen part-time jobs of 2008

WALL-E wins Employee of the Year
Part-time jobs aren’t always the most glamorous gigs. Sometimes you have to clean deep fryers. Sometimes you have to change motor oil. And occasionally, you need to use that emergency change of clothes you keep in the trunk of your car.
But on a Hollywood backlot, even the most grueling [...]

Full-time resolutions for part-time jobs

What should America’s part-time employees be thinking about in 2009? We’ll tell you.
The New Year has just begun, and we bet you’ve already been asked this question: What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Whether you love to pen long lists of cheery self-improvement goals or you think resolutions are for losers, we’ve got a few tips for [...]

How does a four-day work week sound?

Some employers are cutting hours to prevent layoffs
First, the good news: More U.S. companies are giving employees an extra day off each week. Yippee!
Now, the bad news: Yeah, you’re not getting paid for that day. Yippee.
According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, employers who want to cut costs are experimenting with a four-day, 32-hour work [...]