Quiz: How Ethical Are You?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/q0/ar5f3176xc76p41c2xq0.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a><br /></div>Having a job teaches you a lot about yourself, from the type of employee you are to the kind of people with whom you best interact. Dealing with colleagues, clients and demanding bosses is also a test of strength. How long can you listen to a co-worker prattle on about his daily commute before you scream? <br /><br />Perhaps most unexpected is how often you find your moral guidelines tested. Quandaries both small and large pop up every day and make you ask yourself, "What do I want to do? And what should I do?" <br /><br />To prepare you for these ethical dilemmas, we've put together this quiz. Answer these 10 questions to see how ethical you are at work.<br /><br />You just printed a 200-page document that used all the paper in the printer.<br />A. You refill the paper tray immediately.<br />B. You casually mention that the machine's out of paper to people around you so they know to refill it before they hit print.<br />C. Eh, they'll figure it out eventually.<br /><br />Your boss hands you a stack of papers that accidentally includes confidential personnel files.<br />A. Immediately return the files to the boss once you recognize the mistake.<br />B. Search through the pages just to find your own file.<br />C. Read everyone's files.<br /><br />You're running late because you got a little too happy at last night's happy hour.<br />A. You call ahead to warn your team you'll be late so they're not further inconvenienced by your tardiness.<br />B. You show up late and hope no one notices.<br />C. You show up late and blame a horrible (imaginary) car wreck that caused traffic to back up for miles.<br /><br />You haven't had a vacation day in months and realize you'd like to take tomorrow off.<br />A. Tell your boss you need to use a vacation day to unwind and recharge.<br />B. Start coughing and mention you feel bad so that you've built a convincing reason to call in sick.<br />C. Wait until the morning when you know the boss hasn't arrived. Leave a message saying an emergency's come up and you can't make it in today.<br /><br />In the middle of the most boring business meeting, you realize you could be more productive (or less bored) if you were at your desk instead.<br />A. Grin and bear it because it would be rude to leave.B. Pretend to have received an urgent call or e-mail and go back to your desk to work.<br />C. Pretend to visit the restroom but go back to your desk and update your Facebook.<br /><br />You find out your cubicle neighbor is having a secret affair with the intern in accounting.<br />A. You pretend you know nothing about it.<br />B. You tell your closest work friends because you know they won't tell anyone.<br />C. You tell anyone who will listen.<br /><br />You just accepted a job offer at a new company. It begins in a month, so you're going to wait two weeks to give your notice. The next day the boss comes in and explains how he wants to restructure the department and your role is pivotal.<br />A. To prevent his plans from going awry, you decide to tell him now that you're leaving in a month.<br />B. You go along with his plans for now, but still give your two weeks' notice so that he receives ample warning time and you aren't let go a month before your new job starts.<br />C. You wait until your last day to tell him that you're gone and it was nice knowing him.<br /><br />You know the boss is in a terrible mood. You also know your co-worker is about to go ask the boss for a ridiculously large raise.<br />A. You quietly warn your colleague that the boss is probably going to throw scissors at him if he goes in there today.<br />B. You mind your own business because you don't want to get involved.<br />C. You don't mention the boss' bad mood and instead get your colleague fired up and encourage him to triple the salary request.<br /><br />It's 3 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving and everyone is on vacation. The phone hasn't rung once and no e-mails have come in.<br />A. You stay at your desk until 5 p.m. because it's your job.<br />B. You wait 30 more minutes to make sure nothing comes up, and then you leave.<br />C. Ha! You've been gone since noon.<br /><br />The boss loves the ideas you pitched to everyone and can't stop showering you with accolades. The problem is, the ideas were a joint effort between you and your colleague.<br />A. You say, "Thanks, but I didn't work alone. Sheila worked just as hard as I did."<br />B. You take the praise, and eventually tell Sheila what happened and that you didn't know how to tell the boss.<br />C. You accept the accolades and try to get Sheila fired before she finds out you've stolen the spotlight.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you scored:<br /><br />All A's -- You're the poster child for ethics.<br />We should all be as pure as you. As long as you're not gloating about your ethical infallibility, you serve as a great role model for those around you. <br /><br />Mostly A's -- You're not perfect, but you're still a role model.<br />No one's perfect, so you shouldn't feel too bad. Every now and then you stray, so just listen to the little voice that tells you to do the right thing most of the time a little more often.<br /><br />Mostly B's -- You've forgotten a few things your parents taught you.<br /><br />You could do worse -- much, much worse -- but you still stray from the right decision now and then. Just think twice before you make a few decisions and you'll be good to go.<br /><br />Mostly C's -- You're far from perfect but could be worse.<br />OK, sometimes you teeter close the edge of unethical and might be damaging your career. You can still redeem yourself now and then. With a little hard work, you can probably perform some damage control and get on the right track.<br /><br />All C's -- You'd steal candy from a baby. And laugh about it.<br />Let's be honest, your reputation is probably not so great. In fact, people probably check their wallets once you've left to make sure nothing's stolen. Now's the time to decide if you want to start fresh with strong relationships and a better reputation.<br /><br />By Anthony Balderrama writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/abalderrama.

Quiz: How Ethical Are You?

Having a job teaches you a lot about yourself, from the type of employee you are to the kind of people with whom you best interact. Dealing with colleagues, clients and demanding bosses is also a test of strength. How long can you listen to a co-work…

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5 Ways to Be Layoff Proof

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/jh/ar5c42r6lfq35tqbyfjh.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a><br /></div>While on the job, do you feel the hot breath of an economic downturn blowing down your neck?<br /><br />With all the turmoil in the economy, it's easy to get fixated on doom and gloom, but you don't need to panic. Here are five steps to help increase your "employee value" and avoid that pink slip:<br /><br />1. Make money or save money?<br /><br />The private sector economy has become extremely bottom-line oriented. Employers categorize employees into one of two distinct groups: <br /><br />1. Those who help make money<br /><br />2. Those who help save money<br /><br />Which one are you?<br /><br />Even if you feel far removed from the corporate bottom line, start thinking of yourself as a mini profit-and-loss center rather than just an employee.<br /><br />For example, an administrative assistant handling incoming client phone calls helps to create a solid bond with those clients and strengthens the sales link with the company. In that way, she helps to make money for the company. This same individual is also skilled at answering questions that would normally be directed to her boss or other employees. She saves time and, therefore, saves money for her company.<br /><br />Collect specific examples of the benefits that your company gains from your work and the specific or unique way that you accomplish your duties. Write these down and use them as selling points during your next performance review.<br /><br />2. Become indispensable<br /><br />Don't hide away in your office or cubicle. Look around you. Take notice of those roles, projects or activities that seem to be getting a higher level of attention or involvement from management. If you're not already a part of a critical project, then find ways to become more involved in these activities. Ask to be transferred to a critical area. Otherwise, volunteer for extra duties to support these activities. You'll be viewed as an employee who goes the extra mile while inoculating yourself against expendability when the pink slips get handed out.<br /><br />3. Better to manage or produce?<br /><br />When considered for a promotion from a production job to a junior manager role, think about how that could play out in a worsening economy. It may be to your advantage to keep your hand in production, as junior managers tend to be among the most expendable when a company downsizes. <br /><br />4. Dust off your Rolodex<br /><br />The time to cultivate your network is now, not when you need a favor. Make a list of friends and colleagues you haven't spoken with for a while. E-mail them or, if your relationship is deeper, invite them for coffee or lunch. Reconnect with a few people every month until you update your whole list and weed out irrelevant contacts. Use this opportunity to get reacquainted with contacts and catch up on events in your industry and market. Don't forget to share what you know as well. <br /><br />5. Educate yourself<br /><br />Increase your "profit value" to your employer by continually updating your knowledge and skills. Ask your immediate supervisor or HR department about continuing education opportunities. Some companies offer tuition reimbursements. <br /><br />Another resource is the local chapter of your professional association, which often provides continuing education to members. Professional associations are also valuable sources of current information on your industry. If you're not currently a member of an association, research Associations Unlimited, available in your local library.<br /><br />Update your résumé<br /><br />While this won't really help keep your current job, if all else fails and you find yourself looking for a new job, it's a good idea to rewrite your résumé before you need it. When you create that new résumé, sell your next employer on how you've been an asset to your current employer. Give examples of how you've helped to either make money or save money for your previous employers. Focus on the benefits you can offer your next employer.<br /><br />As a recruiter, Joe Turner has spent the past 15 years finding and placing top candidates in some of the best jobs of their careers. Author of "Job Search Secrets Unlocked," Turner has been interviewed on radio talk shows and offers free insider job search secrets at: http://www.jobchangesecrets.com/

5 Ways to Be Layoff Proof

While on the job, do you feel the hot breath of an economic downturn blowing down your neck?With all the turmoil in the economy, it's easy to get fixated on doom and gloom, but you don't need to panic. Here are five steps to help increase your "emplo…

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10 Companies Hiring for the Holidays

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/b0/ar5c1hc74l0k06lr27b0.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a><br /></div>Although the economy is showing signs of recovery, there are still millions of people looking for work. Although full-time employment may be hard to come by, job seekers can look for a short-term reprieve during the last few months of the year.<br /><br />Many companies, typically retailers, hire an abundance of seasonal workers to prepare for the boost in activity during the holiday season. The National Retail Federation reports that in 2008, the average monthly employment during the holiday season was 15.5 million workers. Retailers hired an additional 231,000 workers for the holiday season last year. Although these numbers are lower than in previous years, companies know that they still will experience increased traffic in the coming months and plan to staff accordingly.<br /><br />Toys"R"Us, for example, announced that they are hiring approximately 35,000 seasonal employees in its stores nationwide. This number is equal to the total work force hired during each of the previous two holiday seasons. Dan Caspersen, executive vice president of human resources at Toys"R"Us, says that the company looks to its employees to provide expert assistance for those looking for the perfect gift.<br /><br />"Because we are in the toy business 365 days a year, our sales associates know toys and are dedicated to providing gift-givers with recommendations for products that are right for kids of all ages, abilities and interests," he says. "We're looking for hard-working, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and want to provide customers with memorable store experiences."<br /><br />If you're looking for seasonal employment this holiday season, here are 10 companies that are hiring now:<br /><br />1. AT&T <br />Industry: Communications <br />Number of openings: 1000+ <br />Seasonal positions available: Retail sales associates; store managers; and sales support<br />Location: Nationwide<br /><br />2. A Wireless<br />Industry: Telecommunications <br />Number of openings: 250+<br />Seasonal positions available: Store managers; sales consultants; district managers; information technology; customer service<br />Location: Nationwide<br /><br />3. Blockbuster <br />Industry: Entertainment<br />Number of openings: 1000+ <br />Seasonal positions available: Retail sales associates; store managers<br />Location: Nationwide<br /><br />4. hhgregg<br />Industry: Appliance and electronics retail <br />Number of openings: 800+ <br />Seasonal positions available: Appliance and electronics sales <br />Location: Indiana; Ohio; Kentucky; Alabama; Georgia; Florida; North Carolina; South Carolina; Tennessee <br /><br />5. Hickory Farms<br />Industry: Specialty retail<br />Number of openings: 4,000<br />Seasonal positions available: Sales associate <br />Location: Nationwide, shopping malls<br /><br />6. Macy's<br />Industry: Retail<br />Number of openings: 1,000 + <br />Seasonal positions available: Part-time season retail help in gift wrap, sales associates, etc.<br />Location: Nationwide<br /><br />7. Olan Mills Studio<br />Industry: Studio photography<br />Number of openings: 100+<br />Seasonal positions available: Photographers; portrait sales; customer service<br />Location: Ala., Ga., Pa., Ky., Tenn., N.C., Ind., Mich.<br /><br />8. RadioShack<br />Industry: Electronics sales<br />Number of openings: 1000 <br />Seasonal positions available: Retail sales associates<br />Location: 250 cities <br /><br />9. Toys"R"Us <br />Industry: Specialty retail<br />Number of openings: 35,000 <br />Seasonal positions available: Management positions; sales associates, including cashiers, shelf stockers and customer service roles; and back-of-house stock opportunities<br />Location: Nationwide<br /><br />10. UPS<br />Industry: Shipping and distribution<br />Number of openings: 200+<br />Seasonal positions available: Package delivery drivers; tractor trailer driver<br />Location: Nationwide<br /><br />By Rachel Zupek writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ.

10 Companies Hiring for the Holidays

Although the economy is showing signs of recovery, there are still millions of people looking for work. Although full-time employment may be hard to come by, job seekers can look for a short-term reprieve during the last few months of the year.Many c…

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6 Seasonal Jobs You Never Thought Of

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/f1/ar5f04c62bw961f14sf1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a><br /></div>What do you do during the winter months? Celebrate some holidays? Prepare to adopt a healthier lifestyle on January 1? Wrap yourself in an electric blanket and cry until spring thaws all the ice?<br /><br />Many people use these frosty months to find new work or take on temporary jobs because they've got some extra free time. Or just because it's a good time to make money. By now you know some seasonal jobs by heart -- department store Santa, retail sales clerk -- but some others might have slipped by you.<br /><br />In case you're looking to find some temporary work in the next few months, you should consider some of these seasonal jobs: <br /><br />Child-care workers <br />Why they're in demand: Students get long breaks from school, but parents don't get a hiatus from work. In fact, work can get even more hectic as deadlines loom and budgets shrink with the approach of December 31. Therefore working parents need someone to watch and entertain the children while they're away. Or, when they're off shopping for gifts or at various year-end parties, child-care workers step in so parents can enjoy themselves for a few hours.<br />Median hourly wage*: $9.12<br /><br />Hotel and resort workers<br />Why they're in demand: For many people, especially families, winter trips are more popular than summer vacations. Whether they're trying to get to a warm climate for the holiday season or they're forced to visit family across the country, people travel a lot in the winter and they're heading to hotels and resorts.<br />Median hourly wage: Desk clerks - $9.37, baggage porters and bellhops - $9.49<br /><br />Housekeepers<br />Why they're in demand: As mentioned above, travel picks up in the wintertime, mostly due to the holidays and ample vacation time. That's why hotels and resorts need more staff to keep their rooms clean. Don't forget, though, that many people also stay with family and friends, which calls for more vigorous house cleaning than a typical tidying.<br />Median hourly wage: $9.13<br /><br />HVACR mechanics and installers<br />Why they're in demand: Appliances have a way of puttering out when you need them most, and I'm going to bet you waited to turn the heat on until you absolutely had no choice. It worked for a few minutes and then started to blow cold air and caused icicles to form in your living room. These mechanics save the day and get heat flowing back into your home so you don't have to wear three pairs of socks to walk to the kitchen.<br />Median hourly wage: $19.08<br /><br />Security guards<br />Why they're in demand: When everybody's shopping, stores can get a bit crazy. Traffic spikes in all kinds of retail shops -- clothing stores, jewelry boutiques, car dealerships -- and you want to make sure no merchandise leaves without getting purchased. Plus, let's be honest, tempers can flare when parents can't find the perfect toys for their children. Companies want security there to keep the ruckus to a minimum.<br />Median hourly wage: $11.28<br /><br />Valets<br />Why they're in demand: During winter, families, friends and colleagues often meet up to have lunch or dinner. These meals are supposed to symbolize love and the joy of togetherness; in reality they're saying "Let's only meet up once a year and no more." Factor in cold weather that prevents people from wanting to walk more than 10 feet, and you've got a line of cars that need to be parked. Don't forget that malls and boutiques also hire valets, too.<br />Median hourly wage: Varies and tips usually are the norm <br /><br />*Salary figures based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.<br /><br />By Anthony Balderrama writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/abalderrama.

6 Seasonal Jobs You Never Thought Of

What do you do during the winter months? Celebrate some holidays? Prepare to adopt a healthier lifestyle on January 1? Wrap yourself in an electric blanket and cry until spring thaws all the ice?Many people use these frosty months to find new work or…

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Don't Want to Grow Up? - 5 Great Jobs for the Young at Heart

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/xk/ar5d76x731z2gpqhf7xk.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a><br /></div>Kids are always so anxious to grow up. They want to skip through their adolescence and teenage years, moving straight into adulthood. We see this when our parents beg us to stop trying to grow up so fast. We see it in movies like "Big" and "Freaky Friday," which show kids going from adolescents to adults overnight, or children trading places with their parents. <br /><br />One of the things I remember wanting the most when I was younger was getting a job in "the real world." Nothing seemed cooler than dressing up in a suit and high heels, carrying a briefcase and working in an office of pretty people, with whom I would go out after work to have a cocktail and talk about the day's events. If only someone had told me -- correction -- if only I had listened that real life and the real world aren't that glamorous. <br /><br />Now that I am working in "the real world" I know that living alone, earning my own paycheck and being an adult are empowering, sure. But, looking back, I wish I would have listened to my parents when they told me to enjoy my youth.<br /><br />Presumably, I'm not alone in my wish to turn back the clock and be a kid again. But since that's not likely to happen, the alternative would be to find a way to relive the years of our youth some other way -- in our jobs.<br /><br />If you don't feel like growing up any time soon, here are five jobs that will keep you young at heart:<br /><br />1. Toy tester <br /><br />Think about it: It's like playing for a living. Who can argue with that? Remember Tom Hanks in the movie "Big"? He plays the adult version of a young boy who wishes that he could be -- well, big. He wakes up the next morning to find himself as a 30-year-old man. He ends up landing a job perfect for the 12-year-old soul living inside him: testing children's toys for a major toy company. <br /><br />Salary: $63,999/year*<br /><br />2. Concert venue worker <br /><br />Working in a concert venue -- whether it's as a security guard, ticket taker or food vendor -- you'll get to see the latest and greatest music acts and hear "what the kids are listening to these days." Plus, some of the greatest artists of all time have been touring around the globe recently including Elton John, U2, AC/DC and Billy Joel. Cavorting with icons from your youth is sure to bring back many a memory. <br /><br />Salary: Various<br /><br />3. Camp counselor/director<br /><br />Do you have fond memories of going away to summer camp when you were younger? Give other kids the same great memories by working as a camp director or counselor. You can organize fun things for everyone to do -- including you. <br /><br />Salary: $15,263/year<br /><br />4. Bartender<br /><br />I don't know about you, but my hangovers get worse with age. It's always refreshing -- and somewhat depressing -- to listen to college students talk about their nights out, and even more so to watch them do it. Grab a part-time gig as a bartender and give those college revelers your favorite shot -- maybe you can take one with them. <br /><br />Salary: $26,641/year, plus gratuity<br /><br />5. Coach<br /><br />It's amazing how many of my friends obsess about their "glory days" -- aka, when they could run, kick, punt, pass, dribble, dunk and score without breaking a sweat. You know what they say: if you can't beat 'em; join 'em. If you find yourself a little too stiff to play your favorite sport, find a team to coach and teach all those kids a thing or two.<br /><br />Salary: $49,024/year<br /><br />*Toy tester salary unavailable; reflects video game tester salary<br /><br />Salaries according to CBSalary.com, powered by SalaryExpert.com<br /><br />By Rachel Zupek writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Search more than 100,000 Jobs by </span></strong><a href="http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?SB%3Asbkw=&SB%3As_freeloc=&SB%3Asbfr=30&sbsbmt=Find+Jobs+%C2%BB&lr=cbrockl&cid=US&excrit=QID%3DA3852768340946%3Bst%3DA%3Buse%3DALL%3BCID%3DUS%3BSID%3D%3F%3BTID%3D0%3BENR%3DNO%3BDTP%3DDRNS%3BYDI%3DYES%3BIND%3DALL%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPDQ%3DAll%3BPAYL%3D0%3BPAYH%3DGT120%3BPOY%3DNO%3BETD%3DALL%3BRE%3DALL%3BMGT%3DDC%3BSUP%3DDC%3BFRE%3D1%3BCHL%3DAL%3BQS%3DSID_UNKNOWN%3BSS%3DNO%3BTITL%3D0%3BOB%3D-modifiedint%3BJQT%3DRAD%3BJDV%3DFalse&IPath=ILM"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">CLICKING HERE!</span></strong></a>

Don't Want to Grow Up? - 5 Great Jobs for the Young at Heart

Kids are always so anxious to grow up. They want to skip through their adolescence and teenage years, moving straight into adulthood. We see this when our parents beg us to stop trying to grow up so fast. We see it in movies like "Big" and "Freaky Fr…

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10 Careers to Avoid Boredom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emj.icbdr.com/artieimages/4z/ar5d4715ytsn6hwczn4z.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a><br /></div>No matter where you are, boredom is one of the worst things ever. But, arguably, the worst place you can be bored is at work.<br /><br />Boredom at work is the result of several things. Maybe your company is scaling back on hiring and, maybe, your responsibilities. Maybe you're an entry-level worker and your boss doesn't trust you enough yet to give you actual work. Or maybe your job is just tedious and you're totally uninterested in your tasks.<br /><br />Whatever the reason, it's time to make a change. When you spend 40-plus hours doing mind-numbing work, you're bound to be miserable.<br /><br />If you're looking for work that is anything but dull, check out these 10 careers that are sure to keep you on your toes.<br /><br />1. Airline attendant<br />It's hard to be bored when you're a jet-setter, don't you think? Flight attendants are constantly on the move, working around the clock, year round and on nights, weekends and holidays, traveling to various places. During their working hours, they ensure that passengers follow safety and security regulations, while doing their best to guarantee travelers a comfortable flight. It seems that the only down time they have is during takeoff, landing and on their days off -- when a little boredom might be welcome.<br />Salary: $63,913/year<br /><br />2. Buyer <br />Anyone who specializes in retail therapy can tell you, shopping is not boring. In all seriousness, buyers essentially shop for living, picking out what clothes are in demand, in style, determining what will sell and figuring out the amount of product their establishments should have in stock. To be successful, buyers must be on the pulse of fashion, keeping up with latest trends, competitor pricing, sales levels and consumer buying patterns. <br />Salary: $58,407/year<br /><br />3. Event planner<br />Some call it stressful, others call it energizing, but no one calls it boring. Event planners are always on the go, dealing with several people, operations and vendors at the same time. They work under strict deadlines, travel to event sites, attend endless meetings and work long days and weekends. Event planners are usually arranging more than one event at time, which means they do all of these things times two (or three, maybe four).<br />Salary: $76,374/year<br /><br />4. Food and beverage server<br />I was a server for a few years in college and while I admit that there were some slow days at work, for the most part, I was constantly busy. The key to not being bored as a server is finding a popular bar or restaurant, engaging with customers and working on days when you know you'll be busy, like weekends, game days or holidays. Running food and drinks from table to table, closing out tabs, dealing with complaints, cleaning up after patrons -- it never ends.<br />Salary: $19,013/year<br /><br />5. Futurist<br />Although this career is uncommon, it's perfect for anyone who likes variety, research and curiosity. What do they do exactly? Futurists examine the present for clues to changes that the future may bring. Usually, they work as consultants to companies to help them foresee possible business changes and adjust accordingly. They are constantly researching reports, statistics, trends and other predictors to help them forecast different paths the future could take.<br />Salary: $98,603/year (consultant)<br /><br />6. Nonprofit fundraiser<br />Fundraisers for nonprofit organizations have the daunting task of finding money and gifts to keep an association thriving. After all, just because nonprofits don't make money doesn't mean they don't have expenses. Fundraisers look for capital contributions and endowments, and plan events to help garner donations for a cause. Raising money is the difference between the organization's ability to start new projects and continue existing ones, so it's essential they are on top of things.<br />Salary: $68,145/year<br /><br />7. Journalism<br />As a general rule, reporters and broadcasters eat, breathe and sleep the news -- and as any journalist will tell you, the news never sleeps. Whether they're following a lead, reporting breaking news or are operating under a tight deadline, journalists must be ready for anything at a moment's notice.<br />Salary: $48,206/year (reporter); $40,510 (news broadcaster)<br /><br />8. Casino workers<br />Most casinos are open 24 hours, seven days a week, which means there is always work to be done. Whether you're a gaming dealer, slot key personnel, a security guard or a manager, you are constantly dealing with someone or something, which leaves minimal down time. <br />Salary: Various<br /><br />9. Registered nurse<br />Health-care positions in general are always go, go, go; but nurses might take the cake. Often caring for several patients at the same time, RNs are frequently running from room to room, administering medications, answering call buttons, talking to families, making patients comfortable, updating charts and attending to the various needs of doctors, patients and families.<br />Salary: $66,427/year<br /><br />10. Public relations manager<br />Public relations managers specialize in protecting and promoting their client's image or brand. Anything that is written, broadcasted or published about an organization must go through the PR team, as do any scheduled appearances or interviews. They are responsible for making sure their client's name stays reputable; putting out fires (so to speak); issuing statements when necessary; drafting press releases; pitching their client to media outlets and so much more. <br />Salary: $89,683/year<br /><br />Salaries provided by CBSalary.com, powered by SalaryExpert.<br /><br />By Rachel Zupek writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ.

10 Careers to Avoid Boredom

No matter where you are, boredom is one of the worst things ever. But, arguably, the worst place you can be bored is at work.Boredom at work is the result of several things. Maybe your company is scaling back on hiring and, maybe, your responsibiliti…

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