Careers
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TikToker Explains to Boomers Why Younger Generations Are Saying ‘Careers Are Dead’
The pandemic-era labor market saw a surplus of workers voluntarily resigning from their careers in search of opportunities that would better benefit them. The economic trend was dubbed “the great resignation” and it has sparked an onset of similar trends,…
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DIWHY: Man Charges Beachgoers to Use His Homemade Cooler Toilet
When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. And when there’s nowhere around to go, you might find yourself pretty desperate — perhaps desperate enough to pay an enterprising young man to use his portable toilet made out of a beach…
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Side Hustle Nation: 33% of Workers With Side Gigs Need the Extra Money To Survive
Side hustlers make an average of $810 a month. That may sound like a lot, but a third of side hustlers are spending their extra cash on living expenses, according to a new survey from Bankrate. Americans Take On Extra Jobs…
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Want To Retire by 50? Here’s What Redditors Say You Should Do To Make It Happen
On top of goods and services getting pricier by the day, the age of retirement age has steadily increased, creating a sense of uncertainty for many people who dream of enjoying their golden years. Despite this discouraging trend, however, there…
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‘Meeting with a Union Organizer’: How to Get Your Nosy Boss to Stop Asking About Your PTO, According to Reddit
Is it any of your boss’ business what you plan to do with your PTO? Absolutely not. But many managers and companies still haven’t gotten through their heads what “personal time” actually means. Redditor u/FormerEnglishMajor is dealing with a nosy…
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What Is ChatGPT Plus — and Is It Worth It?
Imagine a world where our cell phones and computers are more than just gadgets — they’re personal assistants that can help us navigate life with convenience and ease. Well, welcome to the future, because that reality is here and now.…
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Is Being a Digital Nomad All It’s Cut Out to Be?
Being a digital nomad might seem like a dream come true: working from exotic locations, setting your own schedule, and living life on your own terms. But because life is…
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Study: Coffee Breaks Waste Time. Our Response? Shut Up and Stop Killing Our Joy
First we were shamed into tipping at self-checkout machines. Now it appears that we’re being shamed for our coffee habits, too. According to a survey of 2,000 workers conducted by OnePoll…
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‘$100K Is the New $50K’: Here’s Why Some People Say They Still Feel Poor Despite Making More Money
In today’s world of rising inflation, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves scratching our heads and wondering how — despite earning more — we still struggle to make ends meet. …
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Some States Are Giving Teachers a Salary Bump — But It’s Still Not Enough
School’s almost out for summer — and teachers sure as hell deserve the break. Despite being one of society’s most essential professions, teachers are still woefully underpaid, according to (not…
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Bad News for Boomers — Nearly Half of Those Aged 59+ Are Too Broke to Retire
We’ve heard all the complaints about Boomers refusing to leave the workforce, teasing their Millennial kids about avocado toast, griping about… well, everything. Deserved or not, there is some not-so-good…
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These 3 States (and D.C.) Could Face Massive Job Losses If the Debt Ceiling Crisis Isn’t Resolved
Surprise, surprise: Congress has yet to resolve its debt ceiling crisis, which means that the United States could run out of money as early as June. That spells disaster for…
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Work Less, Live Better: Here’s What Redditors Have to Say About Achieving a Healthy Work-Life Balance
In the quest for a harmonious work-life balance, many of us turn to mindfulness practices and self-help books, or resort to consuming copious amounts of caffeine. (I would swim in…
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Calling All Bookworms: 11 Ways To Make Money Reading Books
Do you have an appreciation for the written word? Does your bibliomania border on addiction? Well, it turns out you can get paid to read books. That said, you can’t…
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This Is Why Many Gen Zers Refuse to Apply for a Job
Zoomers have a bad rap when it comes to work ethic, especially if you ask a Boomer. But a recent study found that there’s one key factor that will make…
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Hindsight Is 20/20: 9 Frugal Tips Redditors Wish They’d Followed in Their 20s
Even if you’re aimlessly moving from job to job in your 20s, you have something valuable that late-career professionals don’t: time. Good choices you make now will pay dividends, and…
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Golden Goodbyes: CEOs Who Scored Massive Payouts Despite Being Fired
Getting fired is rarely a rewarding event, and for many, being jobless can be financially devastating. But for these CEOs, getting fired paid off in a big way, bringing in…
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Shocker: These Companies Have the Widest CEO-to-Worker Pay Gap
The gap between rich and poor is widening, and nowhere is it more apparent than American CEO salaries. While inflation is hammering us little guys, CEOs have figured out how…
