It seems like a simple questions to ask but one we may not ask when we need to.

Welcome to episode 2 of Tip That Scale with Nichole Wesson.

How do you define success?

Nichole explores the question and shares some thoughts on how you can define it for yourself.

The Tip That Scale podcast is back with a new direction.

And even though it's a new direction, we are still helping you tip that scale in your favor.

It's August and the summer is almost over. Where did the time go?

We are taking a hiatus from the podcast to enjoy the rest of August before everyone starts to embrace all things Fall that comes with September.

What can you do while we are relaxing? Catch up on Tip That Scale and listen to any podcast you may have missed.

See you soon!

We know our skills, talents, and expertise can transfer to many roles and departments. Hooray for flexibility and options. Unfortunately, it's not always easy for others to see and understand how your experience is transferrable to another role. So you have to paint the picture and tell your story. It starts with your elevator pitch and personal branding statement.

Nichole and AJ are giving you a new way to answer the question, "What do you do?"

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Job scams and scams, in general, are becoming more and more prevalent. High unemployment due to layoffs and an unequal number of jobs has given rise to job scams targeting those searching for new opportunities.

But job scams are nothing new; however, how scammers reach victims gets more sophisticated as technologies improve. Don't be a victim.

Resources:

• Job Scams (Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Advice)
• Common Scams and Crimes (Federal Bureau of Investigations)
• Fake Job Scams Are Becoming More Common—Here’s How To Protect Yourself (Forbes)
• Job scams powered by ChatGPT could try to rob you. How to protect yourself (ZDNET)
• Fake Job Scams Are Exploding. Here's How to Catch an HR Impostor (YouTube, NBC Bay Area)
• LinkedIn, Indeed users are getting targeted with job scams (Los Angeles Times)

The conversation Nichole and AJ had in Episode 29 began with differing positions on capitalism and socialism, but there was much more to discuss.

Listen to the 2nd part of Opposing Views and consider your thoughts on these hot topics. How do you feel?

Nichole and AJ, while often on the same page about some topics, find themselves in opposite corners on many topics discussed in this episode. Brought to you by capitalism and socialism, both of which are at the heart of this conversation.

Resources:

• Statistics of Income for 1933 (IRS)
• CPI Inflation Calculator (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• Guide to Capitalism: 4 Characteristics of Capitalism (MasterClass)
• Socialism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
• Socialism vs. Capitalism: What's the Difference? (MasterClass)
• COVID-19 pandemic massively set back learning, especially for high-poverty areas (PBS)
• The Impact of the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recession on Families With Low Incomes (ASPE)
• Digital and Economic Divides Put U.S. Children at Greater Educational Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Population Reference Bureau)
• What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (WebMD)
• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: Uses and criticisms (Medical News Today)
• Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs In Your Organization: How To Support Your Employees At Every Stage (Forbes)