How to Choose Between Passion or Paycheck

Gina Messina, Ph.D. 06/21/2022

Whether you are looking for a new job, considering ways to advance in your current position, or are thinking about pivoting, paycheck and passion are likely top of mind. The two “Ps” can seem to be at odds with one another and choosing to prioritize your income or your passion is a difficult decision. According to Dr. Andrea Goeglein, CEO of ServingSuccess, “It’s an age-old career dilemma that every generation has had to grapple with.” Sometimes our passion projects come with the paycheck we deserve; however, this decision is especially challenging when our passion and income goals don’t match. So how do you decide? The answer: It depends. Your current job situation, home responsibilities, and career stage all need to be taken into consideration. When…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D.

Choosing Between Paycheck and Passion

Whether you are looking for a new job, considering ways to advance, or thinking about pivoting, paycheck and passion are likely top of mind.

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 02/26/2024

woman sitting at desk thinking, stressed, should you return to pre-pandemic job?

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Is Your Pre-Pandemic Job Still Right for You? The world is slowly returning back to “normal” 一 or as close to normal as things get while continuing to live with the threat of a global pandemic. And this return to “normal” has left many of us wondering: do I want to go back to exactly the way things were pre-pandemic? Here are some things to consider when weighing the pros and cons of staying at your pre-pandemic job. Many are leaving their pre-pandemic jobs As employers call workers back into the office, many people are choosing not to go back to their old jobs at all. Although a record number of open jobs are available in the U.S., hiring has gone way down. And people…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 10/18/2021

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As technology evolves, disconnecting from work often seems impossible and finding a healthy work-life balance is more difficult than ever.

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 02/12/2024

5 Tips to Make Your Finances Less Stressful

Managing money and creating a budget (and sticking to it), can get overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting.

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Institute Editorial Team 11/27/2023

How to Prioritize Your Energy and Maintain Your Schedule

If you’re a woman who finds herself wishing for more hours in the day to get everything done that needs doing, you’re not alone. After all, women spend an average of 4.2 hours a day doing unpaid domestic work compared to 1.7 hours for men, according to the United Nations. It’s no wonder that so many ladies are looking for those elusive extra hours each day. While we can’t add hours to days, we can manage our energy. After all, life is often out of our control, and we must deal with unexpected circumstances at the drop of a hat. To prepare ourselves adequately for our days, both planned and unplanned, there are some things we can do to ensure we have the energy for…

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Institute Editorial Team 08/29/2022

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