{"id":7290,"date":"2019-01-20T09:21:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T13:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kerryhannon.com\/?p=7290"},"modified":"2019-01-20T09:37:26","modified_gmt":"2019-01-20T13:37:26","slug":"aarp-expert-answers-your-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kerryhannon.com\/?p=7290","title":{"rendered":"AARP Expert Answers Your Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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I just got a new supervisor who is half my age. What are your best tips for working for a younger boss?<\/strong>
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The secret to making this relationship work is mutual respect. Keep in mind that you were once that brash young boss or rising star. So listen carefully to what the boss has to say and respect the title and position. Younger bosses may be concerned that you\u2019re not willing to try new approaches, are not up to snuff with technology or are resistant to change. Show it ain\u2019t so. Your boss may feel threatened and a little insecure about managing you. Raise your hand and ask for new assignments. Pick up some new skills. Once you start taking these proactive steps, you\u2019ll stay relevant and your boss will see your effort firsthand. It can be fun working alongside someone younger than you. There\u2019s nothing like a fresh set of eyes to get you excited about your work. \u2014Kerry Hannon<\/a>, author of <\/em>Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m looking for a job in which I can work from home. How do I find a legit one and avoid getting caught in a scam?<\/strong>
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Work-from-home jobs are a great option to supplement income or avoid unpleasant commutes. Try going straight to a company you would like to work for and see if it is hiring remote workers. A good place to start is the career section of the company\u2019s website. You can also visit sites such as FlexJobs.com and virtualvocations.com, which are focused on legitimate work-from-home jobs; they screen each job and employer to be certain they aren\u2019t scams. To spot a work-from-home scam, watch for emails promising to pay more than you ever dreamed or firms that charge a fee to obtain more information about a job. Also check with your local Better Business Bureau. And do your own research. Run a search for the company name and the word \u201ccomplaints\u201d to see if anything appears. \u2014Kerry Hannon,<\/a> author, <\/em>Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy \u2026 and Pays the Bills<\/a><\/p>\n

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