The Big Freeze Is Coming to These US Jobs
The U.S. Postal Service employs more than a half-million workers who deliver more mail to more people in a larger geographical area than any other postal service in the world. Their unofficial motto is, “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” […]
Dramatic Drop in Teen Workers Is Bad News for US Workforce
Over the past 15 years, the number of American teenagers working part-time jobs has decreased dramatically, which is bad news for the U.S. labor market. In 2014, only 1 in 5 teens in school (22 percent) had a job, down 16 percentage points from 2000, when more than 1 in 3 teens in school (38 […]
This Southern State Just Hit 10-Million-People Mark
Every day last year, an average of 281 people moved to North Carolina, a positive migration pattern that helped the Tar Heel state’s population cross the 10-million mark. The U.S. Census Bureau reports North Carolina is only the ninth state in the nation to have more than 10 million people living in it. The other […]
9 of 10 Largest US Occupations Pay Miserly Wages
Of the 10 largest occupations in the United States, only one — registered nurse — makes more than the national average when it comes to all U.S. jobs. Nurses make $69,790 annually while the average U.S. worker makes $47,230, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau’s Occupational Employment Statistics program provides employment and wage estimates for […]
Where to Move to Make the Most Money for Doing Your Job
Printing press operators in Washington, D.C. make more than double each year than their peers do nationwide. The same is true for judicial law clerks in New York, while tile and marble setters in Massachusetts make 70 percent more on average than people doing similar jobs elsewhere in the United States. Data from the Bureau […]
More Americans Move to This State Than Anywhere Else
Florida is the state more Americans are moving to than anywhere else. The sunshine state, located at the southeastern tip of the United States, draws sizable numbers of retirees attracted by its balmy weather and low cost of living, but that’s not what’s drawing the largest group of movers — young people in their twenties […]
5 Things Stressing Americans Out Most Right Now
Money causes the most stress for Americans, followed by self-pressure and lack of sleep. Health and job pressures round out the top five, according to GfK, a market and consumer information company. Thirty-five percent of Americans say money worries them the most, with finances being a bigger concern for women (42 percent) than for men […]
Nearly Every Job in America Mapped in Detail
A nifty map pinpoints practically every job in the United States, revealing the economic character of America’s metropolitan areas, which also helps to inform the local culture. The interactive graphic, created by Harvard PhD student Robert Manduca, is made up of color-coded dots: red represents manufacturing and logistics, blue is professional services, green is healthcare, […]
These Are the Unhealthiest Jobs in America
Sure it’s lucrative, but being a dentist just might be the most unhealthy job in the United States, according to a list put together by Business Insider. 10 UNHEALTHIEST JOBS INTHE UNITED STATES 1. Dentists, dental surgeons & dental assistants2. Flight attendants3. Anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists & assistants4. Veterinarians, veterinary assistants and technicians5. Podiatrists6. Immigration and […]