Can my firm really charge me $8,000 to leave the company?

Can my firm really charge me ,000 to leave the company?

I was hired at a company who paid to train me for six months, and I signed a contract that said I’d have to work for them for at least two years or I’d have to pay the money back ($8,000 if I left after the year mark.) Source link #firm #charge #leave #company

‘Burnt out’ Gen Z employees miss one work day each week due to mental health struggles: shock survey

‘Burnt out’ Gen Z employees miss one work day each week due to mental health struggles: shock survey

Gen Z is missing the equivalent of one work day every week due to their mental health, according to a new study. The health and life insurance company Vitality found that Gen Z employees in the UK reportedly lose an average of 54 productive days per year, clocking into work every day but not operating at … Read more

CEO floored by Gen Z’s brazen behavior in the workplace

CEO floored by Gen Z’s brazen behavior in the workplace

Aussie CEO Jane Lu has a gaggle of Gen Z employees, and they are nothing like the Millennials she was used to managing. The 38-year-old founder of the successful fashion brand ShowPo said that Gen Z employees are hardworking and productive, but they have different expectations than Millennials. “They generally have much higher expectations around growth, and … Read more

Would a 4-day work week work in the US? Experts weigh in

Would a 4-day work week work in the US? Experts weigh in

The prospect of slashing a day of work from the schedule each week without a lower paycheck is a great deal for workers, so it is not surprising that multiple studies show employees love the idea of a 4-day work week – especially in this age of high burnout. While some experts say the shorter work week … Read more

Gen Zs are the ‘most annoying’ coworkers, study reveals — but they say it’s just hard to fit in

Gen Zs are the ‘most annoying’ coworkers, study reveals — but they say it’s just hard to fit in

They’re swiping. They’re griping. Their fingers are busy scrolling and eyes are constantly rolling. They’re Zoomers in the workplace.  And they are the most “annoying” demographic plaguing offices nationwide, per a recent report.  Gen Z has been labeled the “most annoying” coworkers on the job, according to a recent report. Getty Images/iStockphoto “According to respondents, 29% … Read more

CEO slams embarrassing Gen Z job application trend: ‘Worst application ever’

CEO slams embarrassing Gen Z job application trend: ‘Worst application ever’

Business success story Jane Lu has shared an awkward job application from a Gen Z hopeful that appeared to be written by AI. Ms Lu, who founded the popular online fashion retailer Showpo and panellist on Channel 10’s Shark Tank, recently received a job application to assist with her business course. However, upon reading it, … Read more

My son’s boss was a jerk when he left the firm — can he ever go back?

My son’s boss was a jerk when he left the firm — can he ever go back?

I saw your response regarding the person who wanted to reapply to his old firm. My son left his job for a more prestigious role in a bigger company but it is a hectic and dysfunctional office. His previous employer wouldn’t talk to him the week before he left – wouldn’t even say goodbye. He … Read more

Should I give up interviewing for a firm that won’t disclose the pay?

Should I give up interviewing for a firm that won’t disclose the pay?

I had an initial interview for a job and there was no salary listed, nor could I find anything on LinkedIn. When the company asked what I was looking for, I asked if they could give me a range, but they refused to do so. There’s six rounds of interviews for this job and I … Read more

How to face up to the monstrous job interviewer

How to face up to the monstrous job interviewer

Halloween is here, and kids are psyched for sugar rushes and scary costumes. However, year-round, job seekers face their own kind of trick or treat: the job interview. And whether it’s in person or via video, you’ll probably find at least a few interviewers who behave like monsters. Scared? Don’t be. We’ve got your back. … Read more

How to bring the ‘very demure’ craze to your work life

How to bring the ‘very demure’ craze to your work life

You may have heard the echoes of people repeating TikTok creator Jools Lebron’s viral video till the cows and curling irons come home. “You see how I do my makeup for work? Very demure, very mindful,” began Lebron, describing her approach to her “respectful” look for a day at the office. Since posting the video … Read more

I feel inferior to my Ivy League colleagues — how can I fit in?

I feel inferior to my  Ivy League colleagues — how can I fit in?

I work at a prestigious fintech company where everyone went to Ivy League or prestigious schools. I went to a good public university and grad school but didn’t have a very high GPA, and I feel like an outsider. I just want to be seen as valuable and fit in. How do I do that? … Read more

Can I re-apply to a former company that I just left?

Can I re-apply to a former company that I just left?

I recently left a job because there was no growth and no other suitable positions within the company. My new job is OK but not great. Now the previous company has advertised an opening for a role I wanted before I left. It’s a quality position. Should I apply or will they laugh me out … Read more

Why Gen Z feels guilty about taking lunch breaks — and even skip meals — at work

Why Gen Z feels guilty about taking lunch breaks — and even skip meals — at work

They’ve got full plates, but empty tummies.  Gen Z go-getters are forgoing midday grub while on the job due to guilt, per new data on employee lunch trends.  “47% of Gen Zers miss out on lunch twice or more per week,” researchers from ezCater, a food-tech company, revealed in their 2024 Lunch Report.  Zoomers rather … Read more

I’ve got a job in sales but I’m faking it — how do I do this properly?

I’ve got a job in sales but I’m faking it — how do I do this properly?

I just landed a job in sales but honestly, I haven’t got a clue what to do and how to go about this. I’m totally faking it at this point, and no one seems to be there for me with instruction or as a mentor. How do I find good advice on how to do … Read more

I’ve wasted time and don’t know what job to do — how do I start now?

I’ve wasted time and don’t know what job to do — how do I start now?

I had fun for far too long and now I have nothing for the long term. I didn’t go to school or become an entrepreneur and I don’t even know what job I want to do. All I do know is that I don’t like working by myself, and I love problem solving in a … Read more

Are you ‘glossing?’ Pretending to be fine at work isn’t doing any good

Are you ‘glossing?’ Pretending to be fine at work isn’t doing any good

Countless workers are smiling through the stress via a phenomenon called “glossing” and it’s time to put an end to it. “Glossing” refers to excessive optimism to dismiss difficulties at work, including real emotional struggles and negative emotions, said Dr. Trina Clayeux, PhD, of Raleigh, NC, and CEO at Give an Hour, a mental health … Read more

Woman leaks co-worker’s wild text messages: ‘sounds like harassment’

Woman leaks co-worker’s wild text messages: ‘sounds like harassment’

A text exchange between two co-workers has gone viral, revealing how few boundaries some people have when it comes to work. It used to be that when you finished work, you left the building and you were done for the day and, unless someone wanted to call your landline, you weren’t contactable. These days people … Read more

Tech bro pulls out laptop for work during his wedding: ‘Sad as hell’

Tech bro pulls out laptop for work during his wedding: ‘Sad as hell’

A photo shared by the founder of a US-based start up company has been given the title of “one of the most depressing LinkedIn posts to exist”, sparking hundreds of horrified comments from social media users. The post was uploaded by Torrey Leonard, co-founder of AI company Thoughtly, who praised new groom Casey Mackrell for … Read more

Survey reveals 1 in 5 employees violate return-to-office policies

Survey reveals 1 in 5 employees violate return-to-office policies

It’s been more than four years since the pandemic hit the US and made remote work commonplace, and as companies continue to try to lure employees back to the office, some workers say they are ignoring the pleas. A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com found one in five workers admit they are not following their employer’s return-to-office (RTO) policies, with … Read more

How to work remotely — even if your company wants you in the office

How to work remotely — even if your company wants you in the office

A few weeks ago, a friend and I grabbed coffee on the Upper East Side. It was a crisp, glorious day, so I asked if she wanted to take our orders to-go and wander around Central Park. Sure, she said, but could we head south along Fifth? She needed to swipe her work badge in … Read more