The Scariest Workplace Issues

The Scariest Workplace IssuesThe Scariest Workplace IssuesWhen it comes to being scared at work, nothing compares to having to justify your employability and continued existence. In a recent Vault homepage poll, 31 percent of respondents indicated that interviewing was the most frightening work-related task they faced. And the concept of asking for more money had a quarter of poll-takers quaking in their boots.Proving that the recession has taken a lasting toll on the psyche of the average worker, some 29 percent of respondents reported that an unexpected summons from HR was uniquely terrifying. That underlines just how much the threat of layoffs has seeped into the day-to-day lives of people just a couple of short years ago, someone getting a random call from HR may have wondered if they were being promoted, rather than immediately assuming the worst.All told, fully 85 percent of respondents selected options that indicate their greatest fears lie with the act of finding, keeping or being fairly compensated at a job. Given the current climate, thats not surprising. But it does suggest that employers have a long way to go to establish the sort of trust among employees that will encourage them to take risksexactly the sort of risks that will be required if companies are going to innovate and invent their way out of this slump.Phil Stott, Vault.com

Survey finds that 60% of Americans think they will be wealthy one day

Survey finds that 60% of Americans think they will be wealthy one daySurvey finds that 60% of Americans think they will be wealthy one dayDespite an impressive amount of spending based on what they see their friends doing on social media, 59% of Americans consider themselves savers, and 65% consider themselves willing to sacrifice spending to save something for later.That may be partly wishful thinking, however. The majority (59%) of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. A near-majority, 44%, say they usually carry a credit-card balance or have a hard time keeping up with bill or payments.Only 38% have built up an emergency fund. And they spend $483 each month on non-essentials.Yet, in spite of these realities, Americans have a certain pie-in-the-sky outlook on their financial future. Two-thirds (60%) are optimistic that they will be wealthy some day 27% think that day will come in 15 years.And if money fell from the sky and they won the lottery for $1 million dollars? Lets just say the majority of Americans would not pay off bills, help out their family members, and set money aside for retirement.54% would spend it28% would pay off debt23% would invest it21% would save it7% would donate itWere a nation teetering between spending it all and abstemiousness. If anything, the survey revealed Americans love/hate relationship with money.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Air Force Technical School Physical Fitness Requirements

Air Force Technical School Physical Fitness RequirementsAir Force Technical School Physical Fitness RequirementsAirmen in all ls of Air Force technical training must complete 3 days of Physical Readiness Training (PRT) per week unless specifically excused by an MTL for a valid appointment. (EXCEPTION Airmen in Phase III who have achieved a 90 percent or higher Air Force fitness composite score may be exempt from one PRT session per week as determined, in writing, by the training/operations group commander.) At a minimum, PRT sessions will consist of pre-exercise limbering, pushups, situps, a 30-minute aerobic run, and post-exercise stretches. One PRT session may be the fitness evaluation for phase progression. Airmen attending the pararescue, combat control, tactical air control party, and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) courses will adhere to their specific course PRT requirements. Physical Requirements To progress beyond Phase II, Airmen must pass a timed 1. 5-mile run and 1 minute each of crunches and pushups. The established phase progression standard for the timed 1.5-mile run is 1145 minutes for males and 1345 minutes for females the 1-minute pushup standard is 45 for males and 27 for females, and the 1-minute crunch standard is 45 for males and females. Airmen on a medical waiver or physical profile who are unable to meet established PRT requirements will remain in their current phase and will leid progress until requirements can be met. EXCEPTION Training/operations group commanders may grant exemptions on a case-by-case basis when an Airman has an extended profile/waiver (90 days or longer). To remain in Phase III, Airmen must pass the monthly timed 1.5-mile run and established crunch and push up standards as described above. Airmen not meeting the established standards will be required to retest within 1 week. (All portions will be reaccomplished.) If the established standards are still not met after the retest, Airmen will be placed in Phase II until they meet the established standard. Upon meeting the standard, Airmen will be returned to their previous phase. Fitness Assessment Prior to departing technical training for their permanent duty station, Airmen are required to receive an Air Force fitness assessment composite score of greater than or equal to 75 points. Airmen not meeting the required composite score after graduation will be placed in delayed status, after graduation, and entered into a supervised fitness improvement program (5 days per week) that is individualized for the failed components. Airmen may take a retest once a day until they meet the standards. Physical Readiness Training Attire PRT attire will be USAF PRT attire (blue shorts/gray shirt). PRT attire will include white socks, running shoes, and appropriate undergarments. The flight chief or higher may approve headgear and gloves during cold weather. Airmen may wear complete PRT attire only 30 minutes prior to and 60 minute s after PRT.In special cases, the flight chiefs or higher may approve wear of PRT attire in other events.PRT attire worn to base facilities will be clean, dry, and serviceable.Female Airmen will secure hair at the nape of the neck (up or down) with plain pins, combs, rubber bands, or barrettes similar in color to their hair.Male Airmen will be clean shaven.