The World of Work

Mar

2024

Want to Enlist in the US Military? What You Need to Know

The World of Work

The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are all of the branches of the U.S military. But what does it take to get into all of them? Well it's not as easy as signing some papers and boom you're in, you have to go through training and you have to be examined to get in. The Army To get into the army, enlisted soldiers need to have a high school diploma or equivalent to join, while officers need a college degree by the time they are commissioned. To enlist, you'll also need to meet a…

May

2023

Working at a Corporate Restaurant in Athens, OH

Odds 'N Ends, The World of Work

Have you ever thought about working at a corporate “chain” restaurant? I worked at a restaurant like this for a year. I actually enjoyed working there. Like many jobs, most of my coworkers were great, although a few wouldn’t do their job. This meant someone else had to do their job on top of their own. Depending on what position you work in, you could make a decent amount of money. Hosting you made a bit more than $4 an hour but you also got tip share, so in reality you were making more than $8 an hour. Working in…