Careers
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‘Don’t Work Too Hard, Your Name Is Not on the Building’: Viral TikTok Reminds Us How Disposable Employees Can Be
I once had a boss who loved to remind me that her name was on the door of the business, not mine. She wanted me to respond to her messages after hours, tackle tasks outside of my job description, and…
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It’s Easy To Become a Mystery Shopper — but Is It Worth Your Time?
There are few jobs that sound more interesting than “mystery shopping.” Without any knowledge of the industry, you might think it involves skulking around dimly lit antique shops, searching for magical objects. But the reality is far more boring. Even…
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Underpaid? Here’s How ChatGPT Can Help You Negotiate a Raise
By now we all know ChatGPT is a lightning-fast resource designed to do almost anything we want, but can it do something truly terrifying (for most of us): Ask for a raise? The answer is “maybe” if you proceed with…
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Key to Success: 10 Workplace Mistakes To Avoid for a Thriving Career
Amid Zoom calls, emails, and the hustle and bustle of our professional lives, sometimes we inadvertently make mistakes that can sabotage our progress and long-term career goals. From not aligning with the company’s goals and expectations to not taking advantage…
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Are Early Withdrawals From a 401(k) Ever Worth It? Here’s What You Should Know
Planning for retirement is an essential part of financial wellness. And while the retirement age has steadily increased over the years (major sigh), there are still ways to start planning for the future. After all, there’s gotta be more to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What Is Unlimited PTO – and Is It Too Good To Be True?
At many workplaces in the U.S., it doesn’t matter if you’re sick, grieving, pregnant, or burnt out. You have to show up or risk losing your job. The only hope…
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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…
