Everyone in their life experiences a turning point which brings a wide range of emotions. Whether it may be large or small these occurrences change us mentally or physically and shape us into the people we are today. These events in our lives are turning points which cause individuals to better themselves. In the end, these points in life make us learn more about ourselves and our lives, and mold us into the person we are supposed to become. The effects of these turning points stick with us throughout a majority of our lives. Take working out for an example, many people work out to stay in shape or to get into better shape and if you work out continually it changes your body. One of the most common mental benefits of exercise is stress relief,
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A 2011 study by BioMed Central Public Health took the health connection a step further by stating that college degree holders have healthier habits that reduce their risk of heart disease. Another effect would be that college graduates are paid more than those who choose not to attend college. A 2011 study by Georgetown University found that college degree holders have a lifetime income that is 84 percent higher than high school graduates, of course, there are a few exceptions, but the numbers still favor college graduates. Overall, employers are seeking candidates with college degrees. College students have an edge in the job search …show more content…
One downside about changing jobs is that if you do it too often, employers might hesitate before hiring you. Training takes an investment of time and money, and an employer might not want to hire you if he thinks you'll just leave in a year or two, employers might also worry about your judgment and personality. Beyond the fact that there's no guarantee you'll be happier in your new job than you are in your current one, another big downside to job hopping is that you might lose benefits you'd get from staying at your current job for a longer period of time. If you haven't worked at your current company long enough to keep the money your employer put into your 401(k), you might lose out on thousands of dollars in retirement benefits. However, changing jobs can be a positive if you get the opportunity to gain new skills and experience. For those in the IT field, for example, a new environment can give you a chance to learn about new technologies that your former company wasn't
A 2011 study by BioMed Central Public Health took the health connection a step further by stating that college degree holders have healthier habits that reduce their risk of heart disease. Another effect would be that college graduates are paid more than those who choose not to attend college. A 2011 study by Georgetown University found that college degree holders have a lifetime income that is 84 percent higher than high school graduates, of course, there are a few exceptions, but the numbers still favor college graduates. Overall, employers are seeking candidates with college degrees. College students have an edge in the job search …show more content…
One downside about changing jobs is that if you do it too often, employers might hesitate before hiring you. Training takes an investment of time and money, and an employer might not want to hire you if he thinks you'll just leave in a year or two, employers might also worry about your judgment and personality. Beyond the fact that there's no guarantee you'll be happier in your new job than you are in your current one, another big downside to job hopping is that you might lose benefits you'd get from staying at your current job for a longer period of time. If you haven't worked at your current company long enough to keep the money your employer put into your 401(k), you might lose out on thousands of dollars in retirement benefits. However, changing jobs can be a positive if you get the opportunity to gain new skills and experience. For those in the IT field, for example, a new environment can give you a chance to learn about new technologies that your former company wasn't