Traditionally, time off was calculated in vacation, sick, personal, and other categories regulated by the company. This policy has morphed into a Paid Time Off (PTO) structure.
In the job market as in many other things in life, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. There are some warning signs that a job posting may not be as good as it seems.
Getting hired for the right job is not always easy, but getting hired for the wrong job may not be any better. To carry on in a new job with no intention of keeping for any longer than necessary, or leave before too much time and investment on either side?
It was a blessing in disguise to have not been employed by the other jobs I interviewed for, but there was still a little bitter taste in my mouth because of the way they handled the after-interview responses.
The old "this is your brain on drugs" commercial might be accurate when talking about methamphetamine or other synthetic drugs, but to assume a plant that has been legalized for recreational use in nearly half the country impairs a user's ability to the point of being a liability might be a primitive way of thinking.
For decades, teaching has required a certification that can take months to earn, followed by supervised, classroom volunteer hours which can make life rough on some who need to make a living. I heard that young adults that are pursuing educational degrees are being asked to take over classrooms right now because of the shortage.