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The following is a guest post by Julie Winkle Giulioni, author of Promotions Are So Yesterday. If you’d like to contribute a guest post to Money Q&A, be sure to check out the site’s Guest Posting Guidelines. I recently visited a trendy new restaurant with friends. Arriving a bit early, we decided to grab a drink, but there was no menu insight. The mixologist (James) explained that this was by design and offered to create the perfect cocktail for each of us. He began by ‘interviewing’ each of us about our likes, dislikes, and how we were feeling that evening. Then he proceeded to whip up a tray full of cocktails that my friends and I could never have ordered … Read more

The following is a guest post by Bill Berman and George Bradt, the authors of Influence and Impact: Discover and Excel at What Your Organization Needs From You The Most. This blog post is about how to increase your value at your job or organization. If you’d like to submit a guest post to Money Q&A, be sure to check out the site’s guest posting guidelines. NOTE – This article is excerpted with permission of the publisher, Wiley, from Influence and Impact: Discover and Excel at What Your Organization Needs From You The Most by Bill Berman and George Bradt. Copyright (c) 2021 by Bill Berman and George Bradt. All rights reserved. This book is available at all bookstores and online booksellers. … Read more

A recent survey of employees at major companies in the U.S. found that 64% of respondents would choose to continue working from home indefinitely over a $30,000 pay increase. This is just one of the many signs of changing preferences among employees and employers alike in the workplace, but one thing has remained the same before, during, and after the pandemic: negotiating a raise at work is still pretty nerve-wracking for many employees. For employees who are content with their employer but want to make more money in their current role, asking for a raise may seem like an intimidating process with the risk of rejection on the line. Talking about money in personal or professional relationships is still viewed … Read more

Dining etiquette is a set of rules to follow when dining in a formal setting. The formal dining room and dining table are often used to entertain guests, interview for a new job, or conduct business meetings. When dining, it is important to maintain good manners at all times – not just during the meal but also before and after the meal. Maintaining a gracious demeanor with proper business dinner etiquette throughout your meal will ensure you conduct yourself in a manner that portrays you in a positive light! Dining etiquette is one of the most important aspects of business. It’s essential to know how to conduct yourself when dining with a new client or even an old acquaintance who … Read more

After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 went into effect, tax deductions for job interview expenses were put on ice through 2025. In other words: job seekers were previously able to deduct some/all expenses related to job interviews (e.g., transportation, accommodations) but now none of these expenses are tax-deductible between 2018 and 2025. The freeze on this deduction was an unfortunate blow for people hoping to get a job outside of their immediate, drivable areas. Some employers reimburse a portion (or entirety) of job interview-related travel expenses, but if you happen to receive a call-back for an interview without reimbursement offered to candidates, here are some of your options for saving time and money while searching far and … Read more