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Great Ways to Build Up Your Savings, and Why It Is Important to Do So
It takes money to live, everyone knows that. Strangely, despite this very obvious understanding, the rate and commonality of healthy financial practices (especially earlier in life) is not as common as one might think.
By andrewdeen145 months ago in Humans
Enhancing Social Work Approaches and Outcomes with Design Thinking Techniques
Social work is certainly one of the most simultaneously rewarding and challenging industries to do work in. The variety of cases and types of people to be found means that there is a nearly infinite expanse of work to be done — regardless of whether the work is being done in one of the 10 best places to be a social worker. But when it comes to creating a change, a shift in cultures, and in the ways that lives can be positively affected, social work as an industry would likely not be one often described as “creative”.
By andrewdeen147 months ago in Humans
Exploring the Convergence of Healthcare and Social Work in Career Paths
For many people, being able to help others and make an impact on their lives is one of the most important parts of a fulfilling career. This often leads people to step into career roles in both healthcare and social work. However, it’s not always easy for aspiring professionals to decide between the two fields.
By andrewdeen148 months ago in Humans
Signs of Burnout that Signify it is Time for a Career Pivot
It’s very easy to stagnate in a job you don’t like. After all, most people don’t love going into work even in the best of circumstances. How can you determine when you are experiencing normal reluctance or outright burnout?
By andrewdeen149 months ago in Psyche
What Can We Do About the Food Shortages in Rural Areas?
While many view America as an extremely developed first-world country, some areas are far from being shining examples of development. In fact, many rural residents across the United States face a number of significant problems that their urban-dwelling counterparts don’t.
By andrewdeen1410 months ago in Earth
A Look Into the Day-to-Day Careers of Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Whether you’re just starting your professional life or are looking for a second career, you’ve probably wondered what a career in healthcare would look like. While you may have a rough idea of their professional duties, this doesn’t always paint an accurate picture of these professionals’ day-to-day work lives.
By andrewdeen1411 months ago in Journal
Learning English and Other Languages: A Guide to Resources and the Advantages of Multilingualism
The world has long since been a globally connected economy. While from a transportation and communications technology standpoint the majority of cultural challenges have been overcome, language differences stand as the last, and often most difficult, barrier to connectivity. As such, individuals who have spent the time to master multiple languages contribute in significant ways.
By andrewdeen1411 months ago in Education
Why We Should Start Teaching Advanced Tech Skills Early in Education
Many people reading this article will be able to remember with keen clarity their cursive units in second or third grade. Even then, in your young age, you probably studied the loopy designs with skepticism. How often is this going to come up in real life?
By andrewdeen1412 months ago in Education
Battling the Elements: Spring Weather Hazards and Their Impact on Agriculture
While many view Spring as a season of growth and new life, the truth is, the season can also bring a flurry of weather hazards. For those involved in agriculture, these hazards can be particularly dangerous and harmful. Gaining a deeper understanding of the various weather-related anomalies that Spring can carry is key to developing a strong perspective on agriculture and its maintenance.
By andrewdeen14about a year ago in Earth
How an Internship and Specialized Training Can Help Your Career and Change Your Life
It’s natural to shrink away from the idea of an internship. Work for free? And yet, interning, or apprenticing is a concept that has existed for about as long as organized labor. Why? Because it is a good way for people to level up their skills in a setting that is much more hands-on than they would get in the classroom.
By andrewdeen14about a year ago in Education
The Growing Importance of Occupational Health in a Changing Environment
As the planet warms, life as we know it is changing— both at home and at work. Staying healthy in a changing environment can require some adjustments, especially in the workplace. As weather patterns affect the world around us, it’s important to understand how these changes might affect employee health— and what needs to be done to address any issues that come up.
By andrewdeen14about a year ago in Longevity
The Scary Transition from Inpatient to Outpatient Care
Getting checked into an inpatient facility changes everything. You go from living your life normally, to not having any autonomy over what you eat, what you wear, and what’s on your schedule. It’s a huge shock, but if you’ve been living like that for a while, it starts to feel normal.
By andrewdeen14about a year ago in Longevity