Category: Career

Beyond the Cape: A Realistic Path to Heroism as a Police Officer
March 22, 2025 Off

Beyond the Cape: A Realistic Path to Heroism as a Police Officer

By The Admiral Staff

Becoming a police officer can be a lucrative career, with an average salary of $62,760 and potential for six-figure earnings in locations like California. While a college degree isn’t always required, candidates typically need a high school diploma, must be 21 or older with a clean background, and pass rigorous screenings including background checks, skills tests, physical exams, psychological evaluations, and a polygraph. Training at an academy lasts roughly 21 weeks, followed by field

Unlock Your Remote Future: The Virtual Career Fair to End Office Life
September 17, 2024 Off

Unlock Your Remote Future: The Virtual Career Fair to End Office Life

By The Admiral Staff

FlexJobs is hosting a virtual career fair on April 16th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, featuring 11 major employers with remote job openings across various fields like healthcare, sales, and social media. Attendees can connect with recruiters, learn about opportunities, and potentially secure on-the-spot interviews. The event comes as demand for remote work continues to rise, and FlexJobs is offering discounted memberships to facilitate participation.

Unlock Your Potential: Free Ways to Learn In-Demand Skills
September 14, 2024 Off

Unlock Your Potential: Free Ways to Learn In-Demand Skills

By The Admiral Staff

Despite the costs often associated with learning new skills, it’s possible to upskill without breaking the bank. The article highlights numerous free resources, including YouTube, Khan Academy, TED, Skillshare (with a limited trial), Duolingo, Grow Google, HubSpot Academy, Codecademy, and Alison, offering courses ranging from language learning to coding and digital marketing. Beyond these platforms, options like free online college courses from Coursera, edX, Stanford Online, and Open Yale Courses are also

The Bragging Friend: Why the Same Conversation Keeps Coming Up
August 4, 2024 Off

The Bragging Friend: Why the Same Conversation Keeps Coming Up

By The Admiral Staff

A reader is frustrated because a friend repeatedly brings up his job search and salary aspirations in every conversation. The advice columnist suggests gently asking the friend why he keeps revisiting this topic, as it could stem from a desire to showcase his success or a deeper, unaddressed relationship with money. The columnist encourages open-ended questions to understand his motivations and subtly point out the repetitive nature of the conversations.

Own the Night: 15 Jobs Perfect for Night Owls
July 15, 2024 Off

Own the Night: 15 Jobs Perfect for Night Owls

By The Admiral Staff

The article highlights 15 job options suitable for night owls, many of which don’t require a college degree. These include freelance writing, air traffic control, bartending, security guard, delivery services (like Uber Eats), firefighter, nanny, mail sorting, pizza delivery, registered nursing, merchandise stocking, and truck driving. Salaries vary widely, from around $20 an hour for nannies to over $137,000 annually for air traffic controllers, with opportunities for decent