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On a cold day during the worst cold snap of winter, it occurs to Jan that she desperately wants a new apartment that is located closer to her work. Luck is on her side because the perfect apartment comes her way. It is more than perfect in location given that it is bigger than her current apartment at a better price. There just has to be a catch involved and that catch appears to be pleasing the owner enough to let her sign the lease. It turns out that the apartment is rented out by the eccentric Madame Rue. Madame Rue is probably one of those, but in a big city you’re going to meet those...

COVID Edition By Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist Institute The future of work is not a binary choice between doomsday or utopia. It’s a path we shape—together. Will robots take all the jobs? Will automation free us for lives of creativity and leisure—or trap us in a dystopia of mass unemployment and government dependence? In Jobs for Robots, top-ranked futurist and economist Jason Schenker cuts through the noise, hype, and fear to deliver a powerful, data-driven guide to what automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence really mean for the future of work. Updated to ...

These days more and more employers are using “competency-based” job interview questions to try to ensure that new hires’ experience and abilities match the demands of the positions they’re filling. Designed to elicit real-life career events demonstrating your knowledge, judgment, and skills, this new breed of interview question can trip up even the savviest job seekers. And in this extremely tough job market, there are no second chances.

What started as an innocent slumber party turned into a steamy night she would never forget. Candice may have lost her innocence that night of the slumber party, but she would soon find out she gained something as well. After feeling sick for a week, Candice decides to visit the campus doctor. The diagnosis is shocking and will change her life forever. She has to break the news to the man of the house. When she returns to his house, she is once again left alone with him. Although she knows it's wrong, her feelings for Kit have only gotten stronger. Will she give into her primal passions ...

From Insecure to In Demand: The Essential Crash Course in Modern Professional Etiquette for Young Professionals Who Want to Stop Second-Guessing and Start Standing Out Feel unprepared for job interviews, office politics, or workplace communication? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In a world that demands confidence but rarely teaches it, From Insecure to In-Demand is the definitive, no-fluff guide for young professionals who feel like they’re faking it—and desperately want to feel like they belong. Whether you’re entering your first job, navigating your first promotion,...

In The Career Game Loop, veteran gaming, education, and workforce executive, Jessica Lindl, and her team at Unity Technologies deliver an exciting playbook for navigating today's dynamic career landscape inspired by an unlikely source— gaming. Drawing parallels between gaming and career advancement, you'll explore why learning, earning, and advancing are continuous, interwoven, and life-long processes, and how you can navigate a fulfilling career in the twenty-first-century economy.

There are no reasons you cannot achieve all you seek to achieve. It is all in your control. Even when you think you are stuck, you are not.

This heartwarming story follows Ruth and Jake as they take a leap of faith to support each other's dreams. When Jake is offered a job in the mountains, the couple wave goodbye to the city and embark on a journey to their new home. But when they arrive, they're met with an unexpected challenge. Can Ruth and Jake make their home in the mountains? *This story came from my curiosity about life as a snowboard instructor and this list of randomly generated words: incredible portrait cabin mastermind honest candle shark revival penetrate dialogue glide mass

The only love Ari has known is Morgan. Engaged and planning a life with him in New York, Ari is shocked when Morgan sits her down one rainy afternoon and tells her their decade-long relationship is over. They’ve been over for a long time now, he says—and Ari knows he’s right.

You’re smart, a high performer, and determined to get more out of life. So why are you not getting ahead in your life and career? Chances are, you may need to focus on some personal traits and replace them with some simple and powerful strategies that can boost your presence and increase your influence on the world. You know that high performers don’t just coast. And you also know that powerful men and women do certain things to achieve and sustain success. The right clothes, a firm handshake, a winning smile? These all matter but don’t tell the whole story. So in an increasingly ...

Making the leap from the job site to the office can feel like stepping into a completely different world. For those who’ve spent their careers getting their hands dirty—whether in construction, maintenance, farming, manufacturing, or other hands-on trades—the idea of sitting behind a desk, attending meetings, and navigating corporate culture can seem both exciting and intimidating. "Boots to Suits" is your no-nonsense guide to navigating that transition with confidence, purpose, and a sense of humor. This isn’t about abandoning your roots; it’s about leveraging your practical ...

You are shrunk to the height of a nickel and thrown in a blender. The blades start moving in 60 seconds. What do you do? If you want to work at Google, or any of America's best companies, you need to have an answer to this and other puzzling questions. Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google? covers the importance of creative thinking, ways to get a leg up on the competition, what your Facebook page says about you, and much more.

Dare to open the door into the forbidden heat of Willow Creek Art Institute? Jace Carter and Mia Holloway ignite a fire they can’t extinguish. When Jace uncovers Mia’s phone—brimming with explicit photos, desperate texts, and a diary confessing her filthy fantasies about him—their fragile coexistence shatters. Beneath the ceiling of the classroom, stolen glances turn to stolen touches, erupting in raw, unapologetic passion. But when Mia’s ex-friend Tara threatens to expose a video of her drunken confession, their secret spirals into a dangerous game of trust, jealousy, and ...

You've completed the process of recruiting and hiring and are looking forward to your new employee's first day. Now what? In this course, discover how you can effectively integrate new hires into your team and set them up for success in working with you, their colleagues, and the company at large. Learn about the prep work you need to do before Day 1 and how to make the first day, week, month, three months, and year successful experiences. Author will help you make your new hires feel welcome, informed, and ready to contribute.

INTRODUCTION ON MY JOURNEY INTO DIGITAL NOMADISM My venturing into the digital nomadic career and lifestyle that has spanned for almost two decades now was first a necessity, which is the mother of all inventions. The genesis was my passion and desire to impact the world as a professional scientist and researcher. Thus, traveling and meeting new places and people was one of my greatest hobbies. Hence, in order to meet up and be fulfilled as an itinerant researcher on social, economic, and environmental issues, I was forced to learn basic digital skills to be relevant to humanity while being...

This year, more than five million entrepreneurs will launch new ventures. Many of them believe they have the Next Big Thing. But very few startups live to see five years, and even fewer make it to 10. Even fewer still go on to become global success stories. This audiobook is a practical guide to evaluating your business idea and a must-listen for all aspiring entrepreneurs.

Losing your job can feel like a crushing blow. The uncertainty, frustration, and fear of the future can be overwhelming. But this isn’t the end of your career—it’s the beginning of a new opportunity. This book is your roadmap to overcoming job loss with emotional intelligence and returning stronger. You’ll learn how to manage sadness, turn frustration into motivation, and rebuild your confidence to land the job you deserve. Discover how to: Process the loss without getting stuck in frustration Stay motivated and regain your self-confidence Handle interviews and salary negotiations ...

JOB by Joseph Roth (HIOB, 1930) is a modern retelling of the Biblical story in a mixed form, fable and realism. It follows the fortunes of the Singer family from Western Russia at the end of the 19th century to New York in the early 20th.

Feeling miserable with your job, but can’t bring yourself to quit? Deep down inside, you know that your current job doesn’t fit you. Every morning, you felt drained and unmotivated to go to work. Every night, you couldn’t sleep because you kept thinking about the problems you have to face the next day. Difficult co-workers and management, negative work environment, meaningless tasks, long working hours, and tight deadlines. Your unfulfilling job is making you feel depressed and killing your soul slowly day by day. But yet, you can’t leave your position. What is stopping you from ...

In Smart People Should Build Things, this self-described "recovering lawyer" and entrepreneur weaves together a compelling narrative of success stories (including his own), offering observations about the flow of talent in the United States and explanations of why current trends are leading to economic distress and cultural decline. He also presents recommendations for both policy makers and job seekers to make entrepreneurship more realistic and achievable.