A Gen Zer allegedly rejected for a “shoo-in” job due to her age has been spilling her guts — and a few tears — on social media. Ticked off TikTokker @fungalmicrobe managed to snag a fair bit of sympathy after sharing a disheartening conversation with a hiring manager — who reportedly denied her a role the twentysomething assumed would … Read more
If New Yorker Caroline Colvin can make it here, she’ll make it anywhere — her full-time job in Baltimore, for example. Unlike countless 9-to-5ers commuting from small hometowns into big cities for big checks, this Gen Z gal is doing things backwards. “I’m a reverse super-commuter,” Midtown resident Colvin, 23, told The Post. Colvin, a … Read more
She’s not even remotely working. A mom caused controversy online after confessing how lackadaisical her job from home can be, spending company time on shopping and holiday activities instead of working. Posting on Mumsnet and asking others, “Be honest… what do you really do if working from home?” the anonymous lady proudly divulged her day … Read more
Gen Z’s all a bot getting the job done Fast-tracking it up the corporate ladder is now just a few clicks away, per new data which finds that 82% of youngish hotshots lean on artificial intelligence to do their work. An eye-popping 88% say the use of advanced technology helps them overcome “task paralysis.” It’s an affliction, … Read more
I really thought that baking was it for me, but when I found classes and a job I found my motivation actually didn’t go past my home kitchen. I’m looking to reroute to another of my interests but now I’m starting to doubt myself. How do I know if a passion is strong enough to … Read more
This entrepreneur is essentially a Buddha in the boardroom. Walter Gjergja (Shi Xing Mi), co-founder and chief wellness officer of Zing Coach, a personal trainer app, also happens to be the first non-Chinese official 32nd-generation Shaolin Temple master, and has been a secular monk since 2006. As Gjergja explains it, a secular monk is someone … Read more
I’m 59 years old and have had my own chiropractic practice for 32 years. I’ve recently been thinking about my second act but I’m hitting a brick wall. Before I leave my practice I would love to have a plan. I just don’t know where to begin. Any ideas? Well, if you hurt yourself hitting … Read more
Australians are miserable at work, according to recent data. Not only do nearly half of Aussie workers report being unhappy at work, we’re also spending record amounts of time there, with one study finding we’ve increased the hours we work per week and decreased our overall work/life balance scores. And while companies insist they’re trying … Read more
It seems more and more people these days have a side hustle — even teenagers. Especially teens, perhaps. New data has found that 2 in 5 teenagers are actively earning money online in the US. What’s more, an increasing number of 12- to 18-year-olds are earning more money through digital channels than they are through … Read more
I’m working from home in a new job and, honestly, I don’t have enough to do. I’ve offered to help out my colleagues, but was told not to worry, there are slow periods occasionally. I have to submit a daily log and I don’t want to look unproductive. I’m also going crazy doing “busy work.” … Read more
My company has had serious cash flow issues for over a year. They currently owe me $15,000 in back pay. I’ve finally accepted an offer elsewhere, but before I jump ship, I’d like to get the money I’m owed. How can I do this? Once I leave, I’ll just be ghosted. They legally owe you … Read more
This one is for the homies. Homebodies who prefer chilling out in their humble abodes to hanging out at the club can now do it right by following this formula for having the “perfect” night. Returning home from work by 5:30 p.m., washing away the ills of the day with a 19-minute shower, scarfing down copious … Read more
Gen Z workers are going on vacation, but “shhh”, it is a secret from their bosses. Montana, 29, went viral for sharing the moment her mate, who was holidaying with her in Bali, ended up on a work Zoom while a Balinese dance performance was happening in the background. “It is so loud! And so … Read more
Young Australians don’t always get the best wrap when it comes to their work ethic, but there is a cohort of Gen Z and millennial workers who are burning out at work thanks to a myth perpetuated by their older bosses. “I had to lie on my floor for 20 minutes this morning and remind … Read more
At the end of a typical day, electrician Chris Bornschein, 37, Lindenhurst resident and Marine Corps veteran, is ready to unwind. “People tend to think I’m lazy because when I get home, I don’t want to do anything but relax, but for me, that’s the best way to manage it all,” said Bornschein Bornschein, a … Read more
My boss is crowing all over the office about the election results but I’m not as happy about it. Can I say something to him? I don’t want him to know my leanings in case he holds it against me. Some are crowing, others are crying, which is why you should leave politics for the … Read more
I’m a veteran and I’ve had no luck in job interviews. I’m not asked about my time in the military, they only want work experience. I don’t really have any, since I enlisted at 18. I served in the Iraq War. Shouldn’t that count for something? How do I get past this? First of all, … Read more
It’s a parenting trend that gives “mommy-and-me” a whole new meaning. Millennial and Gen Z mothers are bringing their babies to job interviews in an effort to combat the soaring costs of child care — insisting that any company that doesn’t value or understand their role as a mother doesn’t deserve them. “It takes hours … Read more
Work isn’t working for the cool kids. Owing to the high cost of living and the mental health pressures of the rat race, would-be workers in their 20s are forgoing jobs because they can neither afford daily transportation nor proper in-office attire, per a recent report. “Young people are finding themselves in a vicious cycle,” … Read more
With Election Day merely hours away, contentious conversations at work may be reaching a fever pitch. If this gives you agita, you’re not alone. According to a September survey from HR data provider Brightmine, nearly 2 in 5 American workers have experienced a political disagreement with a work colleague and nearly 1 in 5 workers … Read more