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    15 Low-Stress, High-Paying Jobs to Pursue

    There are two things that people want most from their jobs: a decent salary and a relaxed environment. According to data from Resume Genius, there are plenty of jobs that offer both — even some that don’t require higher education.…

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    13 Recession-Proof Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree, According to Experts

    The world is shifting rapidly right now — and it can be hard to feel secure in an industry that is on the decline or considered “whipped cream” in a down economy. It’s daunting to juggle personal finances and the…

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    14 Reasons Bosses Are Quickly Firing Gen Z Hires

    Bad news for recent college grads — your bosses aren’t fans. A survey found that 6 in 10 bosses gave Gen Z employees the boot this year — and 1 in 6 companies are now hesitant to hire Gen Z…

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    Best (and Worst) Cities to Survive on an Entry-Level Job

    Nailing the intersection of cities that have a lot to do and are still affordable is a difficult balance. With the biggest cities in the world charging arms and legs for rent, entry-level, minimum wage jobs don’t always cut it…

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    23 Work-From-Home Jobs That Just About Anyone Can Do

    Since the beginning of the pandemic, working from home has become a new normal for many career paths. To help you take advantage, Cheapism gathered tips from employment experts and researched entry-level work that can be done from the comfort of…

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    25 Towns Devastated by Losing a Single Company

    The sad tale of a firetruck plant shutting down in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania — taking hundreds of jobs and the town’s identity with it — illustrates the painful truth of company towns: Being so closely entwined with a single employer poses a big…