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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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15 Most Satisfying Jobs That Also Pay Well
Feeling burned out, underpaid, and underappreciated at a current job? It’s time to look for one that provides more satisfaction. Pay can be a big part of that, so after looking at U.S. News & World Report’s “100 Best Jobs,” Cheapism…
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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 various facets of what Gen Z is supposedly doing wrong.…
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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 and filled the fridge. If you’re making just enough money…
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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 is, after all, a dish best served cold. Such was…
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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…
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Is Neighbor.com a Good Side Hustle? Here’s What You Need To Know
You can rent someone’s house, you can rent someone’s pool, you can rent someone’s car … and now you can rent their garage. Neighbor.com is essentially the Airbnb of storage…
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‘Everything Is Expensive!’: The Challenges of Being in Your 20s in 2023
As the world burns and housing prices spiral out of control, it’s increasingly difficult to be optimistic about the future. And that shows in the data. According to an October…
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10 Ideas For Leading A Simpler, More Fulfilling Life
If you’ve ever felt like you want to spend more time squeezing the juice out of every day, you’re not alone. Life is fast-paced and tough, and any time spent…
