Tagged with "Work"
Dave Says: Making the Right Choice
I'm a landlord in New York. Do you have any tips on the best way to choosing good renters? Dear Dave, I’m a landlord in New York, and I’ve always felt it’s not a good idea to rely entirely on previous landlords for referrals on prospective tenants. Do you have any tips for selecting good...
FHE: Learning
We have been commanded to learn as much as we can. Discuss with your family or family home evening group the many different ways we can educate ourselves. Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “Seek Learning: You Have a Work to Do,” by Mary N. Cook, Ensign , May 2012,...
August 2012 Sharing Time: The Lord's Day
This Primary sharing time will help the children learn more about keeping the Sabbath Day holy. Preparation: Obtain a flannel board and cutout pictures of a pioneer boy, a pioneer mother, a pioneer man, a campfire, and a wagon from Primary Visual Aids Cutouts, Set 7—Pioneers and the...
Dave Says: Impulsiveness Is Not "Faith"
I'd like to stay at home with the kids, but my husband and I don't know if we can afford it. How do we make the right decision for our family? Dear Dave, My husband and I would like for me to be able to quit my job and stay at home with our kids. We’ve got a little money saved up, but we’re...
Dave Says: This Is About Manhood
Should my son move out when he graduates college or stay at home and save? Dear Dave, My son has worked and saved all through school and will be graduating this year with a degree in electrical engineering. He has a job waiting for him when he finishes, and he wants to move out on his own then....
Dave Says: Hollywood Dreams
I want to pursue my dream of acting. How do I stay financially smart while I do? Dear Dave, I plan to move to Los Angeles to chase my dream of working in the television and film industry. I’m not married, have no kids, and I have $2,500 saved to live on until I can pick up a couple of jobs. I...
Dave Says: Working vs. Learning
Should my son work during his first year of college, or focus on his education? Dear Dave, My son is a freshman in college. Do you think he should work during his first year in school or focus all his attention on his classes? Ben Dear Ben, I don’t think there’s anything wrong...
Walmart threatened to fire Mormon worker for observing Sabbath
MR says: Sad. Fortunately it just ended in Walmart resolving to prevent future religious discrimination. In 2009, an assistant manager at Walmart encountered threats of termination and disciplinary action because he observed the Sabbath. The devout Mormon observed the Sabbath from 1995 to 2009,...
Dave Says: No Secondary Policy Necessary
I'm a doctor and my current job gives me free disability insurance. Should I get a second policy in case I lose my primary policy? Dear Dave, I’m a doctor, and I’ve been at my current job for six months. I’m scheduled to make $190,000 this year, and my husband and I will be debt-free in a...
Dave Says: Daring to Dream Again
I want to work a little after I retire, but I'm burned out by my job. How do I find the fire again? Dear Dave, I’m 53 and in a position financially to retire in a couple of years. I want to keep working some after retirement, but I’m so burned out by my job that I’m not sure what I would...
Dave Says: Don't Stay Down
Should I accept state assistance for children's insurance while I get back on my feet? Dear Dave, I just lost my job due to company-wide layoffs. I have an emergency fund, but I’m losing my health insurance. Our state has a program that covers children’s healthcare in these kinds of...
{LDS How-to} Use LDS Employment Services
Unemployment can be stressful and scary, but the Church has provided some great resources to find work quickly. Whether you’ve just graduated from college and are looking for a job, or the economic downturn got the best of you, most of us will have to worry about unemployment at some point in...
Dave Says: Pension? Invest Anyway!
If I'm getting a pension, should I still save 15 percent for retirement? Dear Dave, My wife and I are both active duty Marines. She’s planning to get out in a few months, but I’m staying in for the long haul. You recommend saving 15 percent for retirement, but how does that apply in my case...
Dave Says: How Do You Know It's Your Calling?
How do you know you've found your true calling when it comes to a career? Dear Dave, How do you know when you’ve found your true calling when it comes to your job or your career? Matt Dear Matt, I’ve met a few people who’ve had a spiritual experience in this area. Something...
Dave Says: Lost Job, Might Move
I have two job offers with varying pros and cons, including one with a move. What do you think? Dear Dave, The job I have currently is about to be phased out, and I’m looking at two other offers. The pay for both is the same. One is short-term, nine months to a year, and it has a per diem so I...
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