Finding the Best Work Places

No one taught you in school how to choose a company to work for or city to live in, yet these are two of the most important life decisions you will make. This is a very personalized decision so there are no right answers but there are a lot of wrong ones! Don’t despair! Keeping in mind a few basic tips will make all the difference and it is never too late to make that change.

• Choose Your Future
• Evaluate Your Options
• Get Expert Help
• Make Money
• Focus On You

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Location, location, location! Even if you aren’t buying real estate check out property values in the city you are thinking of living in. Chances are, if you like your career and where you’re working you’ll be here a while and you’ll want to buy eventually. Real estate is a great measure to figure out general living expenses. New York, DC, LA, and Boston are happening towns for young professionals but housing and living expenses are pricy. Choosing some place out of the spotlight like Dallas or St. Louis can keep your costs low.

Commuting is a bummer? Well it depends on your income and preferences. A long commute can save you on rent but now you’re paying additional travel expenses. The length of your commute should be a factor in making job choices. Every minute you are traveling to and from work is one less minute of sleep, recreation, or family time.

Hitting the ceiling. If you are in a workplace with no chance of advancement then you are stuck! When you are job hunting and interviewing make sure you investigate your chances of advancement at a company. Remember to Google employers, there is a lot of information online and if a company has bad employment practices you will likely find out.

Long-term vs. short term. This ties in with advancement because you should have an idea of where you want to be in the future. When making job decisions you have to put your choices today in perspective. Choosing a job based only on starting salary is shortsighted. The question you should ask is, “does this job advance my long-term goals?” A major goal is life-time wealth and personal finance is a big part of this. Some employers may provide this benefit but why not give yourself professional financial guidance from HelloWallet.

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