Category: Make Money

March 10, 2024 Off

Escaping the Grind: 11 Ways to Survive a Job You Hate

By The Admiral Staff

The article explores strategies for coping with a disliked job, as less than a third of American workers are truly engaged in their work. Rather than immediately quitting, the author suggests ten alternatives: changing work responsibilities, treating the job as business training, building workplace relationships, seeking a raise, selling goods or services, finding additional income opportunities, networking to find a better job, using work experiences for creative writing, reducing workload, or decreasing work hours. Ultimately, the author advocates for a graceful exit when necessary

March 9, 2024 Off

Side Hustle Savings: $850 Extra This Year

By The Admiral Staff

This article outlines nine ways families can earn extra money throughout the year, with the potential to make $850. Suggestions include taking surveys with Swagbucks ($20), watching movie previews with InboxDollars ($30), downloading apps like ShopTracker and MobileXpression ($39+), writing articles for blogs ($100+), selling unwanted items on Letgo ($50), driving for Uber ($600), signing up for free gift card promotions like Ebates ($

March 8, 2024 Off

Get Paid to Watch Harry Potter (and Other Movies!)

By The Admiral Staff

Movie studios and theaters hire individuals to gather audience data at movie premieres through a process called “in-theater checks.” These “mystery shoppers,” contracted by firms like Certified Field Associates, are paid to count patrons or document previews shown before the film. Applications are easy to submit, and assignments are self-selected from an online list, typically available for Friday and Saturday premieres. Pay ranges from $10-$20 per hour, plus free movie admission for the shopper and a guest.

March 7, 2024 Off

Reclaiming Your Career: A Guide for Returning Moms

By The Admiral Staff

The article provides advice for stay-at-home moms re-entering the workforce. It suggests several strategies including exploring “returnship” programs (mid-career internships), utilizing resources like “The Pregnancy Pause” to address resume gaps, seeking flexible or remote work, choosing companies with child-friendly policies, and even starting their own businesses. The piece emphasizes perseverance and highlights the importance of setting a positive example for children.

March 4, 2024 Off

CareerBuilder vs. Glassdoor: Which Hiring Platform Wins?

By The Admiral Staff

This article compares CareerBuilder and Glassdoor, two popular platforms for employers seeking to hire. CareerBuilder is a large job search engine with a vast resume database (85 million) and offers tools like analytics, applicant tracking systems, and outsourced candidate screening. Glassdoor, on the other hand, emphasizes employer branding, allowing companies to showcase their culture and receive employee reviews. While Glassdoor boasts a larger monthly user base (50 million), it relies on Indeed.com for job postings and has fewer