How to Make Your Vacation Last at Work (Video) - The Muse

How to Make Your Vacation Last at Work (Video) - The MuseHow to Make Your Vacation Last at Work (Video) We all know that feeling we get when a well-deserved vacation is coming to an end.You waited all that time to get out of town and then just like that- poof- its over. And before you know it, youre back in the office picking up right where you left off. Its almost as if the whole thing never even happened. But heres the good news It doesnt have to be that way. You can make koranvers your next transition back to the real world is as pain-free as can be by watching this New York Magazine video- you may even return with a smile. Photo of man relaxing on vacation courtesy of Paul Bradbury/Getty Images.Photo of vacation couple courtesy of Shutterstock.

How to Make a Difference Working With AmeriCorps

How to Make a Difference Working With AmeriCorpsHow to Make a Difference Working With AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps is often called the domestic Peace Corps. Both are committed to service and offer rewarding full-time opportunities.AmeriCorps is comprised of three very differentprograms and volunteers should carefully read each description before making a decision to join. One of the great benefits of being an AmeriCorps volunteer is that they offer students an opportunity to make money to pay for college or to help pay off student loans after graduation. The usual commitment ranges from 9 to 12 months, though shorter summer opportunities exist. You are trained at the start of service and receive project-specific training during the course of your work. AmeriCorps Programs AmeriCorps is comprised of a national network of hundreds of programs across the country. AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC are managed nationally. The third, AmeriCorps State and National, fund local and national o rganizations across the U.S. to recruit AmeriCorps members. Some programs require specific types ofskills, others ask for a bachelors degree or a couple years of related experience, and for some, ambition and commitment are the only requirements. Heres a rundown of the three programs AmeriCorps State and NationalAmeriCorps State and National stab und sttze various local programs that disperse thousands of people to meet essential community needs covering health, public safety,education and the environment.Grants are given to a range oflocal and national organizationswho in turnto recruit, hire and oversee AmeriCorps members around the country. AmeriCorps VISTAAmeriCorps VISTA dispatches full-time workers to community organizations and public agencies. Ther mission is to develop programs that help low-income individuals and communities rise out of poverty with a focus on local solutions. AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time residential pr ogram for people ages 18-24 with assignments in five cities Denver, Sacramento, Baltimore, Vicksburg (MS) and Vinton (IA). The goal is to strengthen communities and create leaders through community service. The program partners with non-profits as well asnon-profits local, state and federal governments, national and state parks, schools, and Indian tribes. AmeriCorpsApplication Go to the My AmeriCorpsand select Search Listings to look for openings around the country. There are a variety of filters to help you target your search including summer if you want a short-term project. As of 2017, there are 210 summer assignments available across the U.S., from camps and museums to public libraries and more. The time commitment varies depending on the needs of the program. While many commitments are full-time, part-time opportunities exist and summer programs run for about three months. Requirements To be eligible for AmeriCorps State and National and AmeriCorps NCCC, you must be at least 17 years old or 16 and out of school. For AmeriCorps VISTA, you must be older than 18 there is no maximum age. If you work full-time for AmeriCorps, youll earn a modest allowance for livingand health care. Part-time positions may or may not offer a living allowance.

263 words you should read if you are really sick of your job

263 words you should read if you are really sick of your job263 words you should read if you are really sick of your jobAt 212 P.M., I considered leaping out the 3rd story window.Maybe jumping out would make me feel something. I had forgotten what it was like to feel things.And it was only 2 months into my first corporate job.During that time, I griped a lot. I wondered why nobody got it.Then, one afternoon I was either hiding from work in the breakroom or sneaking another round of Candy Crush from the toilet, a thought popped into my head like a lightbulbI am not owned. I am anowner.This idea still permeates within me. I cannot turn it off.CEO? What CEO? I am Todd Brison Inc.Boss? What boss? I have an equal say in how my time is spent.Timesheet? What timesheet? I will spend the hours necessary.Every piece of work with my name on it is either a glaring indictment of indifference or glowing bastei of quality. What I do affects the future and current prospects of Todd Brison.I do this not because I want to impress someoneor because Im angling for a 1.5% pay raise.or because I was told to.No, my heart, blood, and guts get dumped into everything I touch because of an ineffable desire within to improve day after day after day after day.My name means something.My time means something.My work means something.And yours does too.You are not owned. You are an owner.Act like one.This article originally appeared on Medium.