Thursday 25th May Newsletter

TOGETHER WITH

National Wine Day, you’re looking fine 🍷 Let’s raise a glass to:

• Overemployment: Working two full-time jobs at once — in secret.

• Salary research: Understanding what you’re really worth.

• Do not disturb: 3 strategies for protecting your downtime.

OPINION

Overemployment: It’s not just about inflation

Born out of the pandemic-era mass-expansion of remote work and inflation, overemployment answers the cost-of-living crisis by taking on two full-time jobs simultaneously while working the same amount of hours (or less), usually without an employer’s knowledge.

But it’s also about job security.

The overemployed are proud that they phone it in for at least one of their jobs, which shows they’re concerned neither about career longevity nor getting fired.

Is everyone who is overemployed a trained actor, or do recruiters not vet candidates well enough to see if they have even the slightest interest in the company or industry? Or are they looking for someone who’s not motivated by career advancement and simply looking for a steady paycheck?

It’s about not putting all your professional eggs in one corporate basket. In this sense, the overemployed are reacting to the age-old problem of sudden labor force disposability during economic hardship by treating their job(s) as disposable.

Can you really blame them?

— Aaron Niles, Career Writer

What are your thoughts on the overemployment trend? Reply and let us know.

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DAILY INSPO

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TODAY’S ADVICE

What’s your number? 💰

Feel like you’re not being paid what you’re worth? Or are you considering another job offer and want to make sure it’s a fair one?

Well, it’s time to do your homework and research your market value so you can better negotiate your salary.

These are some of the top salary resources out there to do just that:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Although a difficult site to navigate, it has some of the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available.

• PayScale: After answering a few survey questions, you’ll receive a salary report based on your skills, knowledge and experience.

• Salary.com: You’ll find worldwide HR-reported compensation data and you can easily customize your search with a variety of filters.

Got the information you need? Keep these quick negotiation tips in mind:

• Provide a range, not a specific number. And make sure you’re comfortable with accepting the lower end of your range.

• Build your case. Provide concrete examples of how your skills and experience benefit the company. Explain why you deserve that number.

• Practice. Using a mirror or enlisting the help of friends and relatives will help you build your confidence and hone your delivery.

• Think beyond salary. If the company doesn’t have a big enough budget, consider negotiating on perks and benefits like PTO and gym membership.

Top-paying jobs ➜

DON’T MISS

💪 What employers want: top skills to master.

🕵️ Job scams: how to spot them from a mile away.

🐱 Yes, you can babysit pets for a living!

🙏 How to write a “thank you” letter after a job interview.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The rules worth following for a better work–life balance

Ashley Whillans has investigated the harm of an unbalanced work life.

She concludes that our “always-on” work culture is ruining our personal wellbeing, reducing our productivity at work, and making our lives less meaningful and memorable.

She provides three helpful steps for developing a culture that respects personal time.

WATERCOOLER CHAT

Got any hidden talents?

Everyone’s got that one buddy who knows a cool party trick or two. Is it practical, useful, or even necessary? It depends. Did the trick grab the attention of everyone around and, for that matter, you? Then it was both practical and useful! Did it help them open up? Then it was necessary!

Hidden talents 🎯 can be an awesome way of opening up. They can also be a good icebreaker to cut through awkwardness.

What’s your secret gift? Reply and let us know.

MEME IT

More work memes on Instagram @careeraddict :)

Created with care by Chris Leitch, Electra Michaelidou and Aaron Niles.