Lawyers get a lot of heat from people all around for the rates that they charge and how they conduct their business. This frustration with lawyers leads many to ask if attorneys are even allowed to bill at the rates that they do for work done by their paralegals or secretaries. Those extra charges on …
Judge Rosario Antonio Livatino has been beatified–the third of the four steps towards achieving sainthood. Obviously, much respect for the worthy judge, but it is somewhat awkward that to win this notable plaudit, Livatino first had to suffer death by Mafia assassination when a couple of mob-connected hoodlums chased him into a field and shot …
Accountants are an integral component of any economy. They are expert number crunchers, tax savers, and budget decision-makers. Without them, both businesses and families would fail. Because of this, any accountant that has been doing their job for years would tell you that it can be one of the most rewarding professions on the planet. …
I’ve been the CEO of a large company for over 5 years now, and let me tell you, there are a lot of things that suck about it. First, you have to deal with a lot of politics. Everyone wants a piece of the action, and they all want to be in your good graces. …
Other than professional athletes, lawyers are the only people equally skilled, trained, and qualified to specifically defeat you. That alone can tell you how challenging and competitive being a lawyer can be. Movies have somewhat distorted the reality of being a lawyer. The truth about the law is that it can be extremely overwhelming and …
If I wanted to become an electrician I wouldn’t need to go to college and I could earn a very comfy living making an electrician’s salary. Easy decision, right? Well, not exactly. In 2016, USA Today listed the top 25 most dangerous jobs in America, placing the electrician at number 22. On average, 80 electricians die …
A pilot career is one of the most reputable and renowned career options out there. A life spent in the skies comes with plenty of beautiful views, travels, and adventures. In essence, you get to know the rest of the world in a way most people with office careers can’t. What’s more, you get paid …
When you think of the job of nursing, it can sound exciting to be part of a system that saves lives and helps people live better every day. However, many will tell you that it is among the most stressful jobs on the planet. As often as there are rewards, and there are many every …
Teaching at any level can be difficult. The recent Covid-19 pandemic has brought the plight of teachers everywhere to the forefront of public consciousness. School shutdowns, the challenges of providing both online and in-person instruction, and teachers’ fears of transmitting or becoming ill with the virus have been daily news items. While the pandemic-related issues …
I always thought of medicine as a noble profession, and still do. I grew up watching hit television shows such as ER and Grey’s Anatomy, and saw how the doctor characters performed life-saving procedures under intense pressure. I wanted to live that kind of heroism, so I decided to go to medical school and become …
I knew my apartment building was old before I moved in, which meant that I’d be getting a good deal on the price of rent. What failed to cross my mind though, was that the walls were thin, the refrigerator was loud, and the plumbing was… temperamental. The first month, I flooded my bathroom twice. …
When it comes to working in the legal field that is not performed by a lawyer, there are two professions that come to mind. A paralegal and a legal secretary are the other two most common jobs you will see in a lawyer’s office or firm. The answer to the question is it worth going …
Have you ever wanted to be a lawyer, or do you consider yourself a fan of the law? Not me. However, I enjoy listening to attorneys, judges, prosecutors, and the defense dissecting the law. Sometimes, I don’t understand a thing of what they say. In this article, I want to dive into this question: do …
Are you reading this because you want to become a specialized nurse but unsure which working condition is the best suit for you? Perhaps you’re curious to know how some of the hardest working people on this planet earn their keep. Well, it’s safe to assume that it takes a type of warrior to become …
“What do you want to be when you’re older?”. This was the question that we all dreaded as kids. For some of us, we had it all figured out, and we had a perfectly formulated answer that we spat out on demand. For the rest of us, it wasn’t that simple. All we knew was …