Careers
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38 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid at Your First ‘Real’ Job
No matter how many years of schooling you have, there will always be aspects of your first job no education can prepare you for. The transition from school to professional life will always take some adapting, but young jobseekers can…
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35 Hobbies That Make Money and Can Turn Into Legit Jobs
Inflation is still on everyone’s minds, as everyday costs for food and housing continue to put a serious strain on our wallets. Enter the rise of side hustles, or second jobs that can help supplement your full-time job with extra…
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5 Questions You Should Never Ask At A Job Interview
Now, there are absolutely times at the end of a job interview when you’ll need clarification on pressing matters that could directly impact your ability to proceed with taking a new job. But there are also plenty of questions that…
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The ‘Best Employee in Walmart History’ Just Signed Off for Her Final Shift
November 16, 2023 marked the end of an era. After a decade of loyal employment, Walmart employee Gail Lewis signed off from her final shift in a tearful goodbye that went viral on TikTok. And so, the floodgates opened wide.…
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Viral Video Exposes Billion Dollar Company for Lackluster Thanksgiving Bonuses
Companies have been giving employees turkeys for Thanksgiving since the dawn of time. Mr. Slate probably gave Fred Flinstone a turkey each year to take home to Wilma on Thanksgiving. Look it up. Okay, so we’re exaggerating, but tons of…
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13 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
About 10,000 people retire daily, and that’s just going to accelerate through 2030, when every baby boomer will be over the age of 65. As the end of their earning years draws closer, seniors and soon-to-be retirees should take care…
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This Generation Isn’t Totally Doomed: 7 Things Gen Z Is Actually Getting Right
We’re no strangers to coming across the seemingly countless number of threads and articles that exist out across the vast expanse of the internet that are specifically geared toward bashing…
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‘Is $50 an Hour the New Middle Class?’ TikToker Questions What Defines a Livable Wage
Inflation is insane. The cost of living is crazy. Wages are out of whack. And we’re all left wondering where the hell our paychecks went after we paid the bills…
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‘To Say I Was Furious Was an Understatement’: Employee Stiffed on Overtime Plots Long And Pricey Revenge
Sometimes, the best revenge of all ends up being the one that requires cooler heads to prevail, patience, and the nerve to see the revenge through when it’s time. Revenge…
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‘How Do You Have Time For Your Life?’ TikToker Distraught Over Her First Full-Time Job
Do you work to live or live to work? Chances are, if you’re commuting to an in-office 9-to-5, you probably feel more like the latter. And you’re not alone by…
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Jobs That People Think Are 100% Overvalued And Overpaid
Many of us have that one family member or friend that we find ourselves regularly appalled and mystified over trying to figure out just how they ended up making the…
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30 Lies That Employees Tell Their Bosses
Is there ever a reason for a worker to lie to a boss? Sure, but they aren’t necessarily good. Ninety-three percent of workers lie “regularly and habitually” in the workplace,…
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18 Reasons Why You Should Never Eat Lunch at Your Desk
Whether back in the office or still working from home, many people often consume lunch at their desks. It’s easy and efficient, right? The practice can also have some unexpected…
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How to Prepare for Working Past Retirement
Setting aside enough money for retirement is not easy. If current events are affecting your retirement savings or you were behind to begin with, you may need to work longer,…
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24 Job-Hunting Tips for Workers Over 50
Searching for a job after 50 can be daunting, particularly if you’re looking for the first time in years — even decades. But older job seekers who want to stay…
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No One Tips 15% Anymore – and Which States Tip the Most (and Least)
Leaving a 15% tip on your restaurant bill was the standard for years, but that seems to be changing — and, for servers, it’s a change for the better. Though…
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Which State Has the Highest (and Lowest) Minimum Wage?
President Joe Biden and most Democrats have been calling for a drastic increase in the federal minimum wage, to $15 from $7.25. While a handful of states and many prominent…
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Workplace Traditions That Are Gone Forever
For generations, having a job meant traveling to an office or other workplace where we saw the same co-workers every day and the boss hovered nearby. The big break in…
