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The Pursuit of Happiness Starts with a Good Job
This week, members of Congress returned home to their states and districts for the July 4 holiday, a day which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The document states that we have certain inalienable rights including life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; yet, more than 8 percent of the workforce lacks one of the tools needed to pursue happiness – a job.
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Seven Tips for Finding a Better Work-Life Balance
Pia from Santa Cruz, CA, asks, “I put in 110 percent at work and overtime almost every day and have reputation as a hard worker. Now that my kids are out for the summer, I’d like to be better and balancing my work time and family time. Any suggestions?"
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Dos Cómodas dos historias: Como transformar muebles usados en piezas de destaque
Yo tengo mucha ropa—posiblemente mas que un ser humano debería tener! Mi cómoda esta llena con todos tipos de cosas, incluyendo la adición más reciente, mi vestido de boda, que lucio espectacular durante la boda pero ahora esta colectando polvo! Necesito una excusa para ponérmelo otra vez, ¿quizás para un "flash mob" de novias el año que viene?
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LA Teens Experience Life as Adults at Goodwill® Reality Event
More than 100 teens from 29 parishes in north and central Louisiana got a little taste of reality during Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana’s (Shreveport) Reality City event. During the event, youth encountered real-life scenarios, including buying a car, renting or buying a house, applying for car insurance and health insurance, buying groceries and clothing, putting children in daycare, going to the doctor and more.
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My Story: Troy Wilkinson
After leaving a longtime janitorial position, Troy -- an Army veteran -- had a hard time finding another job and feared losing everything he had worked toward. He connected with Goodwill and learned valuable employment skills such as how to operate a cash register. He's now been employed with Goodwill for over a year and is happy with the new life he has build for himself.
A Tale of Two Dressers: How to Turn Thrift Furniture into Signature Pieces
With my closets bursting at the seams, I knew that I really needed some more storage for clothing, and I was going to have to be creative about where I was going to put that storage. I headed to my local Goodwill thrift store and, when I found this old buffet and dresser, I fell in love. I measured them and they were perfect. The only problem was they were really beat up.
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Amid Health Care Reform Debate, Let’s Not Forget about Jobs
Regardless of whether you support or oppose the Affordable Care Act / Obamacare/ health care reform or even understand the intricacies of the law and the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision, there is still one fact that remains the same – people need jobs.
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Amid Health Care Reform Debate, Let's Not Forget about Jobs
Regardless of whether you support or oppose the Affordable Care Act / Obamacare/ health care reform or even understand the intricacies of the law and the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision, there is still one fact that remains the same – people need jobs.
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How to Include Volunteer Experience on Your Résumé
Leanne from Burlington, VT, asks, "I need to do community service to meet my high school requirement. Will this help me build my résumé?”
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