The Stress of Being a Contract Employee

“Oh my gosh, my contract is over in less then a week and I do not have another job lined up yet! Every time I turn on the TV I hear how the economy is not getting any better. I have a ton of bills to pay and I can’t afford to be off work for who knows how long.”

Sound familiar? One of the most stressful parts of being a contract employee is the “what next”. In today’s economy, there is no question that it is much tougher then it was just a few years ago. Is there anything that you can do to help your odds of getting another contract quickly? The answer is YES!

Managing the Winter Blues

It hits around the same time every year. The buzz of the holiday season is behind us, the days are shorter, the weather colder, and many people start to experience changes in their mood, behavior, and overall demeanor. These symptoms are usually associated with the “winter blues” and may be an actual medical condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Tax Season is Upon Us

Tax season is right around the corner and its time to start preparing! Here are some general rules to follow that will make the tax season easier on the nerves.

Keep your paperwork together
Even if you are preparing your own taxes, in most cases you will need to have some paperwork to accompany your filing. Some people keep paperwork in a shoe box and other have an organized file. No matter your method, keep your paperwork!

Keeping Healthy Through the Winter

Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions each year, and even more of us break them the first month. This year, let’s change it up – let’s make a goal to stay healthy during the cold/flu season. With all of the viruses and germs being passed around, it can be hard to avoid those nasty bugs. But it can be done. Even though we are all in the medical field, we sometimes forget that even the simplest things can keep us virus free.

A New You for A New Year – Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

Did you know that the tradition of the New Year’s Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C? Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before the beginning of each year.

Social Networking: Look Before You Leap

As all of our schedules grow busier and more hectic, our desire and ability to stay connected becomes more vital…connected to family and friends, connected to our communities, and connected to our professional peers.

Social networking has become more than just a pastime; it’s become a way of life. Hundreds of millions of people take to the internet daily to catch up with others, post pictures and videos, and even express their political views. In fact, it is estimated that there are more than 600 million people are active users of various social networking sites. But there is a dark side that lurks with the use of this powerful tool, when our mishaps, lapses in judgment, deepest fears, pains and tragedies are put on display for all to see and, in some cases, even feel. Not only are the likes of Facebook and Twitter our electronic partners in business, they’re seemingly becoming our personal therapists.

Make Yourself Unforgettable (In a Good Way)

Over the years, with feedback from both contract employees in the field and clients that we service, our Account Managers have discovered a few things that make a world of difference when starting a new contract with a new facility. We’ve compiled few helpful hints for our travelers to help ensure that they receive good appraisals at the end of each assignment and thus asked to extend or return another time.

Winter Workouts

With the weather turning colder in most areas of the country, the natural instinct is to hibernate in our homes. Shorter daylight hours, chilly temps, and the crazy hours of healthcare workers make curling up with your Snuggie seem like the best idea ever. However, your workouts should not fall by the wayside when the thermometer dips.

New Assignment, New City – What Now?

Traveling to a new city every 13 weeks can be overwhelming and exhausting. Between learning your way around the city, starting a new job, and making friends, you may not know where to even start. Planning ahead and coordinating with your Aureus Account Manager can make all the difference. Here are a few tips to help with the adjustment.

Essential Items for Traveling Assignments

Tired of stressing? Want to make your travel assignments more enjoyable? We at Aureus do not want you to stress over the little things! As a contract employee, you should be enjoying your assignment instead of dealing with the unexpected. However we all know the unexpected is inevitable, but how do you plan for it? We have compiled a list of helpful items your fellow travelers swear by. Here are a few items to take on your next assignment so that you can be better prepared for what life can throw at you!