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Skilled trades – a great career choice for young people

For years, parents and educators have touted university as the only path to “a good life”. Working in the skilled trades is often viewed as a last resort for students who aren’t smart enough for university or college.

Today, I look at why we need to change that view, and why careers in skilled trades are an excellent choice for students of all academic ability. Plus, some ideas on how parents, educators, governments and employers can attract more young people into the trades.

Work

Is retirement dead? A look at the future of retirement

What is the future of retirement? Despite the popularity of the F.I.R.E. movement, longer lifespans have made it very difficult for most people to save enough to fund a retirement that could last as long as our working lives. Yet, the mere suggestion that retirement as we’ve come to know it will no longer exist is met with a lot of resistance from people of my generation.

Everyday life

7 essential elements of a well-rounded life

When you’re at a social gathering and you meet someone new, the first question they will usually ask is “What do you do?” Today’s post considers why who you are is more important than what you do for a living. Read on to learn the dangers of letting our jobs define us and 7 essential elements of a well-rounded life. Plus, some ideas on conversation starters you can try at your next party or gathering.

Work

Reflections on 30 years in the group retirement business

On May 28, 1990, I started work at Mutual Life of Canada. To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing my reflections on 30 years in the group retirement business.

I’ll start with a look at what’s changed in the workplace and the retirement business over the years. Then, I’ll review some things that haven’t changed. Finally, I’ll share my advice for anyone starting out in their career.

Health Work

Tips to make working from home work for you

It’s hard to believe it has been almost three years since my employer instructed us all to prepare for a “one-day” work-from-home test. That one day turned into over two years and remote work is now a permanent arrangement for many of us. It’s always good to revisit our habits to make sure we’re working as productively as possible. Read on for my best tips to make working from home work for you.

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