Bob Cratchit11 of 14As Scrooge's lone overworked employee, Bob Cratchit put up with terrible working conditions before his boss wised up. Most of us aren't as loyal as Bob. When we find ourselves in similar unfulfilling jobs, we start looking for new ones. Laura Morsch, a career adviser with CareerBuilder.com, says, "January and February are very big months for job-searching on our site." Her advice: Don't spam dozens of employers with the same generic cover letter and resume. Customize them for each position. Related Articles:Saving for holiday shoppingChristmas club tames billsHoliday spending calculatorSave on holiday drivingRelated Links:Decorators light up your holidaysGet it all, pay lessHome budget calculator12 money-saving tips for the holidays advertisement
As Scrooge's lone overworked employee, Bob Cratchit put up with terrible working conditions before his boss wised up. Most of us aren't as loyal as Bob. When we find ourselves in similar unfulfilling jobs, we start looking for new ones. Laura Morsch, a career adviser with CareerBuilder.com, says, "January and February are very big months for job-searching on our site." Her advice: Don't spam dozens of employers with the same generic cover letter and resume. Customize them for each position.