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📃55 & UpSides #0024: Pet laser therapy? | Updating your resume | Dentists saving lives?

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Ronnie Mac James
December 30th, 2024

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Here’s what I’m covering for you today…
  • Curated topics affecting us & Good News stories
  • Today’s Poll
  • Quick visual breakdown on Laser Therapy For Pets
  • Feature Story: Updating Your Resume Later In Life
  • Face The Facts (& do something about ’em)
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Curated Countdown

 
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🕙  Teen Penpals Celebrate 30 Years Of Marriage (# Of Miles That Separated Them Was Crazy)

🕙  Rotten Tomatoes Ranks 2024’s Best Movies

🕙  Amazon’s List Of This Year’s Top Biographies & Memoirs

🕙  Well-Preserved Wooly Mammoth Found Frozen In Time In Siberia

🕙  300 Free Documentaries On Youtube

🕙  Top 200 Inventions Of The Year (Includes Home Check-Up)

🕙  What’s Costing Homeowners More Than Mortgage Payments?
 
 

🐈Poll: Do you have pets?🐩

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Why Try Laser Therapy For Your Pets?

 
Laser therapy benefits for pets
 
Laser therapy has really helped my son’s Labrador. He has a spinal problem & the therapy helped him get his mobility back. I believe it’s only about $27 per treatment too. Pretty affordable compared to some vet services.

Two more case studies that show how well it can work:
 
 

Feature Story

 

Updating Your Resume Later In Life

 

The problem is...

  • Older job seekers face unique challenges in the job market
  • Age discrimination, despite being illegal, happens a lot
  • Outdated resumes can unintentionally reveal age & lead to bias
  • Perception that older workers lack up-to-date skills or adaptability
 
 

Roadblocks

  • Long work history that's hard to condense
  • Outdated skills or technologies on the resume
  • Graduation dates that give away age
  • Overqualification for certain positions
  • Gaps in employment history
 

Upsides & ways to beat roadblocks

  • Highlight relevant experience (last 10-15 years)
  • Show willingness to learn
  • Focus on achievements & results, not just job duties
  • Use a modern, clean resume format
  • Emphasize current tech skills & certifications
  • Highlight volunteer work
 

Takeaways

  • Age-proofing your resume is key to avoiding bias
  • Keep your resume concise (aim for 2 pages max)
  • Showcase your unique value & wisdom
  • Stay current with industry trends & technology
  • Don't be afraid to seek professional resume help
 
 

Face The Facts (then punch ’em in the nose)

Know the facts so you can overcome or take advantage of them.

 
5) Certain dog breeds have higher sensitivity to pain (example: Retrievers have low sensitivity. German Shepherds have high sensitivity & so does this small breed)

4) Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 21% of older adults will be in the labor force by 2032, up from 19% in 2022

3) Dentists can often detect diseases unrelated to teeth, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, (see all 14)

2) 46% of people over 55 showed interest in Bitcoin in 2021, up from 30% in the previous year (Finimize)

1) FBI estimates there are 44 unreported frauds for every official complaint, suggesting there were likely 750,000 crypto-related crimes against older people in 2023

👊Let’s punch crypto crime in the nose.

Ways to avoid getting conned in crypto scams:
  • Be skeptical of promises of guaranteed or unusually high returns
  • Stick to well-known, secure cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Avoid clicking links from unsolicited emails or messages, & verify URLs before entering sensitive information
  • Only invest in cryptocurrencies you understand
  • Ignore unsolicited investment advice, especially from romantic interests or "celebrities"
 
 
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