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Updated from 2022 I decided to keep some of the original content from 2022 in order to make a comparison of the changes that have taken place in the last few years. That being said, the beginning of this article identifies more with 2022 with relative info dedicated to 2025 and beyond later in this write-up. If you want to skip 2022 go directly to 2025  HERE.

Updated From July 2020 Lately, there's been a drastic increase in the number of people freelancing and taking advantage of the gig-economy. Because of this huge shift and inability to find stable employment, many college grads are jumping on board like never before. According to a recent study roughly 70% of college grads do gig work. With many using this new way of working as their primary or supplementary means of making money.  So the important question is : Are College Degrees Still Relevant? A College Degree Is An Old Idea All things considered the answer is yes and no. Especially with the new generation of youngsters who are drowning in student loan debt and finding that their degrees are...well...useless. In fact, the unemployment rate for new college grads is more than the overall population in some places like in the U.S. where many are underemployed. In other words, recent grads are working in jobs that require no college degree of any kind. The article The Future of Wor...

  Initially, I was weary about setting up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on my computer. Then a situation arose that made me promptly decide that VPN software is a must...and I was right!  First I accepted a free trial period and realized that VPNs are not simply glorified widgets. This technology is just as important as computer antivirus software and malware detectors. Funnily enough, the trial included all the perks of the most expensive plan. I chose a cheaper plan and it's sufficient for what I need at the moment. So far, so good.  Why You Should Use A VPN Configuring a VPN service on your computer in no way means that you are a criminal or up to something nefarious; however, due to consistent oversight - like tracking your every online move - our civil liberties have literally vanished. Therefore, you need to protect yourself. Not only that, maybe you want to watch a certain podcast that is restricted in your region. A virtual-private-network will take care of tha...

  The Feng Shui concept is about minimalistic appeal manifested by a  variety of textures, shapes, and colors that enrich the ambiance  of any space including offices Unsurprisingly, there are a plethora of people just like yourself, who look to feng shui to enhance their lives, especially their work life. This ancient art (I call it metaphysical decorating) is simple but complex. It’s more than placing a chair in the corner of a room. In feng shui, where you place your furnishings and other possessions can influence every aspect of your life. The science of this magnificent art is profound. Enacted in China over 3,000 years ago, the art of feng shui is no fly-by-night philosophy. In fact, some components of this magnificent art go as far back as 6,000 years! Architectural attributes like furniture, doors, and staircases came later. Everything from simple suggestions such as which color desk influences your work habits best and where to place a houseplant, to more precise...

  Are you aware that the internet i.e. social media leaves a trail that you can never get rid of...well, sort of. Of course you can go through a lot of bureaucracy and take the legal route, which may or may not work in your favor. Nonetheless, seeing that people can download material quickly and keep it as a memoir, it seems that no matter what you do to "erase your online history" someone, somewhere may or will have a copy of it! Even deleting your data isn't a guarantee that your info will disappear. According to the article Why Your "Deleted Data" Is Not Truly Deleted? your deleted data can easily be recovered with specific software like Undelete and File Recovery . Even emptying your recycle bin is not your "get out of jail free" card.  Read on: "Truth of the matter is that your data is never really deleted when you delete it from your computer manually. When you delete your files, they are sent to the Recycle Bin, where they can be recov...

(Updated from October 2021) There's been an upsurge in remote work around the world. In fact, not only is telecommuting on the rise, but many insiders forecast that the work-from-home trend is here to stay.  Work From Home Challenges  Still, the work-from-home movement is probably not exactly what employers were anticipating, especially compared to the last few years. Most companies and their employees were snuggled in a traditional office setting. Work schedules that included remote work arrangements were a rare occurrence.  Perhaps a staff member worked from home over the weekend due to work overload, but this was usually the exception and not the rule.   Then the pandemic came along and working conditions were abruptly modified with little room for negotiations. Suddenly employees work schedules were reshuffled to the inconvenience of employers and workers alike.  There are many variables companies must take into account when it comes to remote work. For...