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The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:07:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary.

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New Bedford Unemployment Rate Gets a Bit Better

Jack Peterson — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:18:35 +0000

The local unemployment rates are released by the State Office of Labor Workforce Development.

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Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

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Massachusetts Loses 1,400 Jobs

Jack Peterson — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:00 +0000

Sequestration cuts and higher payroll taxes are putting the brakes on economic recovery in the Bay State.

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What is The Best Paying Job in America?

BJ Ragone — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:06 +0000

Everyone wants a job that will take care of you for the rest of your life, but what is the best paying job in our country?

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Five Jobs That Need College Grads

BJ Ragone — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:11:57 +0000

We brought you the sad news that the job market is looking pretty grim for the current graduating college class, but if you are in one of these fields, things are looking good.

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Job Situation Grim For Class of 2013

BJ Ragone — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:30:14 +0000

This year's graduating class is facing a very scary job market, one that has most graduates unemployed.

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88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:16:39 +0000

Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force.

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Sears Portrait Studios Shutting Its Doors

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:53:13 +0000

The days of getting dolled up for photos at Sears are over.

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MetLife Relocating New England Jobs

Jack Peterson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:48:32 +0000

Insurance giant MetLife says it's moving an unspecified number of jobs from Greater Boston to North Carolina.

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