Careers
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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 surprising) recent data by The National Education Association (NEA). The NEA reports…
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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 news on the horizon for those aged 59 and older.…
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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 everyone — a default could tank the economy — but…
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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 a pool of cold brew if I could, especially on…
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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 just sit on the beach, read, and wait for the…
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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 young people completely pass up a job posting, and it’s…
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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…
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‘Not a Radical Idea’: Bernie Sanders Proposes $17 Federal Minimum Wage
Flanked by union leaders and workers, Bernie Sanders announced a bill on Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 over five years. If passed, that would be more…
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Companies Are Taking Steps to Become Employees’ Overlords. Oops, We Meant Landlords
In another creepy sign that big corporations want to own our souls, more and more companies are creating housing to sell (but more often rent) to employees. Companies like Disney, Meta, meatpacker JBS, and local…
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The Amazon Dispatch: Woman Accidentally Films Herself Getting Fired While Making Wes Anderson-Style TikTok
There’s something so aesthetically pleasing about Wes Anderson-style TikTok videos. Between the sharp cuts, slow-motion walking shots, and symmetrical compositions, these videos, which typically offer a “day in the life”…
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10 Ways To Make Money on TaskRabbit (That Require No Special Skills)
Now that the techies have gigafied the economy, pretty much anyone with a smartphone can find a side-hustle. With Lyft and Uber, you can enjoy the company of drunk partygoers…
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From Weird to Insane: 12 Job Interview Questions That Left r/Antiwork Redditors Speechless
“When are the stupid questions during interviews going to stop?” posed a Redditor on r/Antiwork, and we’re wondering the same thing. We’ve all been there: You’re desperate for a job,…
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Need a Winning Cover Letter? Here’s How ChatGPT Can Write One in Seconds
Writing cover letters isn’t just tedious. It’s soul-crushing. You might spend hours obsessing over the tone and adding in bulls–t keywords like “self-starter” and “data-oriented,” only to never hear back…
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This Rising Social Media Star Hilariously Skewers Workplace Culture — And You’ll Want Him to Be Your New Best Friend
In need of a laugh today? Is your job driving you to the brink (or to drink)? Let us introduce you to Farsby, a social media darling who’s tapped into…
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‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ and Other Red Flags That SCREAM Toxic Workplace
Toxic workplaces are like haunted houses, but instead of ghosts and evil dolls, you’re being haunted by passive-aggressive emails, torturous micromanagement, and constant negativity. It’s the kind of place where…
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Are We Panicking Yet? These 11 Jobs Could Soon Be Replaced by AI and Bots
It’s official: ChatGPT has entered the chat, and it’s here to stay. With the ability to handle customer service inquiries, create detailed travel itineraries, process orders, and even crack a…
