Ask Chuck: I Need Balance Between Work and Home
Dear Chuck, I work very long days and provide nice things for my wife and children. However, I’ve grown increasingly aware that I am missing out on valuable time with them. Can you help me find balance? Torn Between Work and Home Dear Torn Between Work and Home, Having struggled with this early in […]
Ask Chuck: Is It Time to “Quietly Quit”?!
Dear Chuck, I am now a remote worker (since COVID), and I find myself “always on.” It was easier when I could leave the office, go home, and get away from the stress of my job. Now home is my office so the stress seems 24/7. I am considering trying the “Quiet Quitting” method but […]
Ask Chuck: What To Do About a Potty-Mouthed Boss?
Dear Chuck, My female boss frequently laces her comments with profanity in the office. While it is never directed at me personally, it makes me cringe when I hear it. I have lost respect for her leadership and want to change jobs. Should I approach her or quietly find another place to work? Tired of […]
Ask Chuck: I May Lose My Job Over the Vax Mandate
Dear Chuck, If I do not get the Covid vaccine, I could lose my job with a federal contractor. If I get it, I go against my conscience and the liberty I have to protect my family’s health, a fundamental right of Americans. I am not anti-vax, but I hate coercion. My wife and I […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Speak Up When I Disagree With My Company’s Political Positions?
Dear Chuck, I don’t agree with the political views of my company. They voice their views; yet, I think I would be fired if I voiced mine. I want to keep my job, yet I want to distance myself from their positions. Any advice? Silent Dissenter Dear Silent Dissenter, Many are wrestling with this […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Move for the Financial Incentives?
Dear Chuck, My wife and I want to escape the high taxes in California. She thinks we should look into a place offering moving incentives. We have two young children; so now may be the best time to move. What advice can you offer on these moving incentives? Leaving LA Dear Leaving LA, This is […]
Ask Chuck: Ready to Retire?
Dear Chuck, I can retire in two years at age 65. Our home is paid for but we have almost nothing saved for retirement. We can get by on Social Security but it will be tight. How are others getting by who are in this shape? Retirement Planning Dear Retirement Planning, It is great […]
Ask Chuck: Creative Ways to Increase Income
Dear Chuck, My wife and I really want 2018 to be the year we get our finances in order and become better stewards. We have a significant amount of debt we still need to pay off, and recognize our need to save and give generously. Our finances already seem to be stretched thin, and we […]
Is a Flexible Work Environment Right For You?
The gig economy in the U.S. is big and getting bigger. Freelance workers comprise 34% of the workforce, and that number could reach 43% by 2020. As on-demand businesses such as Uber, Lyft, and TaskRabbit offer people the opportunity to create their own schedules and work on their own terms, people have flocked to gig […]
Ask Chuck: Choosing a Trending Career
Dear Chuck, I have been in my current job for only two years since graduation and am starting to feel I made a mistake. I don’t like the hours I am required to work and the compensation is not keeping up with my needs. To make it worse, the outlook for this field is bleak. […]
