Monday blues: a Monday that is depressing or trying especially because of the return to work and routine after a weekend. In 2019, a study conducted with 12k people in the UK found that more than half wanted to find a new job. They also found that two thirds dreaded returning to work after a weekend break. In the US, only a little less than 50% of workers felt they were in good jobs that year. Although this data isn’t recent, it says a lot. While last year the world hunkered down for a crisis, this year businesses are facing a new one: resignations. Study after study show that the resi ..read more

Navigating your first steps into the world of tech can be exciting. However, for those from non-technical backgrounds, it can be intimidating to jump into a world filled with different roles, jargon and skills. Many people don’t know where they’d fit in this industry, or how to make the transition. That’s why I’ve put together this handy list of five steps you can take today to prepare for a career in tech. Look at all those friendly faces welcoming you to the tech world! Step 1: Get in the right mindset Some people are intimidated by tech, especially if they lack a technical back ..read more

The debate about whether success creates happiness or happiness is a consequence of success is far from new. A lot of people have the tendency to confuse both of these terms and no one can really answer with confidence how they correlate with each other.  Some may say that once you achieve success you become happy (or happier?)–but what is success? How can you define success? And, more importantly, how do you define happiness?  Defining happiness It’s no surprise to see that the dictionary definition of happiness is “the quality or state of being happy”. And the definition of happy ..read more

When you’re looking for a job and during the interview process, it’s easy to get caught up in what the interviewer perceives and thinks of you. We get lost in trying to make an excellent first impression and have answers to all of the questions, that we forget that the interview process is a two-way street. It’s important that they like you as much as it is that you like them. There are a lot of things that come to play when looking and choosing a new professional journey. Salary, location and perks are some of the most important factors but lately, there are new players to add to the mix. T ..read more