Ask Mr. Happy Work – Is Anxiety a Sign That I Shouldn’t Do Something?
Welcome to another edition of “Ask Mr. Happy Work”, where you ask me questions about work, careers, education, life, (or anything really), and I answer them! Today’s question is about anxiety and whether or not it’s a sign you shouldn’t do something. If you’re feeling anxious… is that the universe trying to tell you not ...
Strategies for Motivation When in a Rut
Motivation naturally shifts up and down throughout life. Sometimes we feel like we can conquer the world. Other times, it feels that just getting out of bed is the biggest accomplishment. These shifts are normal, but sometimes motivation gets “stuck” at a lower level than we would like for longer than we would like. It’s ...
Tough Job Interview Questions You Should ALWAYS Be Prepared to Answer
Job interviews can be tough. Often times, you can never be too sure of what to expect. Who will interview you, what type of questions will they ask, will they like me? There are many variables at play during the interview process and that can make anyone a bit nervous. But despite the unpredictable, we ...
Balancing Video Games with Work, Parenting, and Life
Video games when you’re a kid or a teenager are just about the best thing ever. They are a medium with nearly unlimited potential to provide entertainment, foster social connections with others, and allow us to experience alternate realities we could otherwise only dream of. There are breathtaking worlds to explore, interesting and inspiring characters ...
Ask Mr. Happy Work – Employer Asking for W-2 Forms During the Interview Process?
Welcome to another edition of “Ask Mr. Happy Work”, where you ask me questions about work, careers, education, life, (or anything really), and I answer them! Today’s question is about a request from an employer to provide old W-2 forms as part of their interview process. Why would employers want these? Is it even legal ...
What No One Tells You About Working from Home and How to Make it Awesome Anyway
Working from home is a dream for many career professionals. No boss hovering over your shoulder, no pesky co-workers, no awful commutes, and a comfortable home workspace set up just the way you like it. It’s not necessarily the right fit for everyone, but it’s hard to deny the attractive qualities of a work from ...
Is Having Passion Enough to Get Your Dream Job?
The topics of passion and work often come up together. In today’s culture, many of us are told to “follow our passion” in regards to the pursuit of career success and happiness. We have been trained and groomed to feel that passion is the basis for career decision making and a critical requirement for our ...
My Thoughts About FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) – Forget Frugal, Be Savvy!
Retiring at age 30 with enough money to live off of forever? Why not, sounds great! This is the basis of the FIRE movement, which is an acronym for Financial Independence and Retire Early. It’s a movement and lifestyle that has been quickly sweeping across America and especially gaining traction with millennials and younger generations. ...
Ask Mr. Happy Work – My Boss Said He’ll Fire Me If I Get a Second Job
Welcome to another edition of “Ask Mr. Happy Work”, where you ask me questions about work, careers, education, life, (or anything really), and I answer them! Today’s question describes something that isn’t as uncommon as you may think. Can your company fire you for working a second job or having some other type of outside ...
If You’re Working 60+ Hours a Week, You Need to Find a New Job ASAP!
Go out and ask the first few people you run into how long they work each week. It wouldn’t take long before you find someone who says they’re working a 60+ hour work week. In fact, it’s a statement that many full-time American workers make about their jobs. Now ask them how they feel about ...
