Careers
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Jobs That Have Disappeared From American Life
If you’re in the market for a job, the news is pretty promising: Workers are in astronomical demand, and wages are rising in an effort to attract — and keep — talent. It hasn’t always been this way. For many…
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11 Once-Essential Job Skills That Are Now Obsolete
The workforce is always evolving, and it’s nothing new. Just like there is no longer a demand for human alarms or rat catchers — which once was a thing — certain skills like “proficient in fax machines” or “excellent at…
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10 Career Mistakes That Could End Up Costing You
Managing a career can often feel separate from your actual day-to-day job. And while the daily responsibilities can feel like a grind, there are basic strategies you need to follow to not only keep your job but also advance in…
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The 10 Best Cities for Remote Workers This Winter
Maybe you’re suffering in the cold and snow this winter — but you have a remote job, so why not take advantage of it? A study by UK digital marketing company Eskimoz ranked cities by looking at winter temperature, accommodation plus…
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10 Best Part-Time Flexible Jobs for Seniors That Will Actually Make Money
The gig workplace — short-term contract and freelance work — has become a significant part of the American economy. These jobs offer employment opportunities for seniors looking to supplement their income in retirement. Many of these jobs do not require…
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11 Worst Side Hustles and 9 Better Options to Earn Extra Money
With high prices still an issue for the average consumer, more and more people are looking for ways to make money on the side. However, there is a big difference between a lucrative side hustle and one that will simply…
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States Where the Most Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
The Great Resignation isn’t over. While tens of millions left their jobs during the pandemic, the labor market appears to be coming off the boil slowly as recession fears have convinced…
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Starbucks Demands Corporate Staff Return to the Office Or Risk Being Fired
While Starbucks is sticking to a three-day in-office work week, they’re getting serious about corporate employees showing up when they say they’re going to. Skipping your mandated three days can…
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10 Reasons Why 20% of Americans Say They’ll Never Retire
While according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people age 70 and older made up only 5.8% of the labor force in 2023, that could change soon. In a poll this July,…
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22 Companies That Are Demanding Workers Return to the Office
For everyone tapping away at their keyboard while laying back at the beach, we’ve got bad news: some workplaces are determined to get your rear back in an uncomfortable office…
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Home Depot To Make All Corporate Employees Work an Actual Store Shift
In a surprising but not unheard-of move, Home Depot will require its out-of-store employees to work some in-store shifts. This is in the midst of a sales decline, so clearly, some very specific…
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Fires Employees For Misusing $25 Meal Perk
Mark Zuckerberg and his company, Meta (formerly known as Facebook), are always making news. Today, it’s because the company fired multiple employees for allegedly abusing an employee perk that granted…
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The Surprising First Jobs of 17 U.S. Presidents
To become commander-in-chief, one might think you need to be highly educated with plenty of political experience. And while that’s often true, not all American presidents went straight from diapers…
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11 Presidents Who Came From Humble Beginnings
It takes a lot of money to run for president and win, and indeed some people who have tried to reach the land’s highest office have come from wealthy backgrounds.…
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20 Companies Where the Ratio of CEO to Average Worker Pay Is Insane
The disparity between CEO compensation and the average worker’s pay is a hot-button issue in today’s corporate world. In some companies, the gap is so vast that it raises questions about equity…
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28 Biggest Worker Strikes in U.S. History
U.S. labor history stretches back to 1768 when New York tailors protested a cut in wages; the first union formed in 1794 among shoemakers in Philadelphia. As times changed, work…
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43 Really Odd Jobs That Actually Exist (And Actually Pay Pretty Well)
Maybe you know someone with one. Maybe you just want one for yourself. Maybe you’re just curious about them. But incredibly odd jobs are out there, and some of them…
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24 States That Hiked the Minimum Wage in 2024 (and One That’s Getting a Raise Soon)
From cost of living adjustments to legislative plans to reach a certain wage by a particular year, half of the U.S. states raised their minimum wages in 2024. And while…
