It’s common to think that workplace negotiations always involve salary but having such a narrow focus can limit your career growth. Looking at other employee benefits available to you gives you more ways to negotiate, and can be a great way to avoid feeling stuck at work.

As Ashworth College celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, we look back to what else was going on in the year 1987. From education to science, sports and pop culture, it was a different world 30 years ago. For example, there were about 13 million students enrolled in college in 1987, today there are over 20 million!

Earning a degree may help open more doors as you begin to enter the workforce. A degree can increase your hiring potential and set you apart from other candidates. Earning a business administration degree may give you the knowledge you need to run a business. With Ashworth, you can learn the skills you may need online at your own pace.

The pharmacy and medical field is one of the fastest growing and hottest sectors of the economy. Pharmacy technician jobs are projected to grow 4% through 2029, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. As the medical field advances and the population ages, prescriptions and pharmacies are only going to become more essential.

Like the old saying goes, you can count on tax season coming back around next year, and the year after, and on and on forever. Since many of us view doing our taxes as a chore, you can imagine that tax preparers are in high in demand. Over 28% of people in the U.S. hire an accountant to file taxes. After all, why take the time to do them yourself and risk making a mistake when you could hire a professional to do them correctly and maximize your return?