Microsoft Demonstrates “Heat of Recession” is Still On
Although Microsoft claims that its spree of cutting down 5,000 jobs (about 5% of 96,000 employees worldwide) before June 2010 is over but there is a doubt on that
7 Great Second Jobs for Extra Income
7 Great Second Jobs for Extra Income By Cherie L. Berkley Strapped for cash? Many people are in these trying times. With growing unemployment, salary cuts, and the rising cost of living, plenty of Americans are looking for ways to earn extra income. What’s a good second job? Check out these seven types of second jobs that can be done around your 9-to-5 and with skills you may already have. 1. Dog Walker. Even in a recession people don’t skimp on their furry loved ones. Therefore, being
Green recession tip: Buy to save
You’ve probably heard the economic downturn’s good news for the environment because people aren’t buying unnecessary things. But the economic downturn can actually mean people ARE buying things — energy-efficient things, that is. The Shelton Group just released a study (PDF) showing that consumers are willing to buy green even in this down economy — if their purchases save green. And the most attractive green purchases are those that start saving green immediately. For example, of the people
