She’s gotten Brooklyn to make some noise — and plenty of laughter. Now, the Park Slope comedian Claire Berger is here to make you think, and perhaps to inspire your next career move .Last month, the comedian and improvisational actress released her first book, the self-published “How Much Is Enough? Getting More By Living With … Read more
Hauling butt to work each day can sometimes feel like an endless cycle — especially if that’s your mode of transportation. Such is the case for super commuter Alex Heatzig, who biweekly bicycles into the office, burning upwards of 2,200 calories during his three-hour jaunts. “I commute 50 miles to work by bike,” said the triathlete, a … Read more
When Superstorm Sandy hit in October 2012, it wiped out much of Jarad and Christel Astin’s Far Rockaway, New York, ground-floor apartment. They did, however, salvage the 22-foot sailboat, and it became a symbolic part of their life-altering change of course. Jarad, then 47, was burned out with his live animal curator job at the … Read more
I got a promotion but have discovered I hate the new role. I much preferred my previous job within the company and regret moving up. Can I go back? Would that be crazy? As long as you are prepared to give back the raise I presume you received with the promotion. We are all conditioned … Read more
I have a boss who always makes sexist comments, but he is also very supportive of me and has never acted inappropriately. However, the comments are wearing me down. I have tried talking to him but he just doesn’t see why his biased comments on gender and such like are problematic. Am I overreacting? Nobody … Read more
It’s time to gear up for some professional growth under the summer sun. Here are the best reads for career development and life advice for movers and shakers. This new release by lawyer and mediator Damali Peterman is one she wishes she could have had to guide her through being the only black woman in … Read more
The formula for career success ain’t what it used to be. Yesterday’s hot skills — science, technology, engineering and math — that won workers new jobs, promotions and pay raises a few years ago won’t be sufficient for success in 2024 and beyond. Today, employers care just as much, if not more, about so-called “soft … Read more
I just started work at a fast food place and when I arrived, my manager immediately took away my phone and said I could get it back when my shift was over. Is that allowed? I wasn’t planning on using it, but I would like to be available in an emergency. Is your manager your … Read more
Want to see the back of your managers? Maybe consider calling the shots — permanent four-day workweeks, long lunch breaks, no Big Brother watching over your shoulder, and logging off by 5 p.m., all while crushing your workload? Too good to be true? You might be looking to be “unbossed” — the workplace trend of … Read more
Want to sample Michelin star food, watch Madonna strike a pose or see Yankees captain Aaron Judge slam a home run? These are all perks that Zane Michael, 25, has enjoyed working as a brand ambassador at local events. He boosts his earnings with summer side hustles while working at Trader Joe’s in Chelsea and … Read more
Texts, Slacks and Teams, oh my! In the world of remote work, Zoom calls and digital messaging have long reigned supreme — and good ol’ phone calls have fallen to the wayside. According to the Wall Street Journal, some employers are attempting to revive the phone call status quo to break up the monotony of staring … Read more
Gone are the days when you have to log years or decades at a company before they approve you for remote work flexibility. Now, that once hard-earned perk is expected straight out of the gate. In a recent survey from FlexJobs, 40% of Gen Z respondents stated that remote-work options were important to them, with … Read more
Young people are fed up with hustle culture and are choosing to protect their peace over career success. Ellie Kate, 22, used to work 12 hours a day on her online recruitment business until she packed it in to work as a barista. Now, her days start at 4:30am and end at 2 pm at … Read more
Just call him Fusilli Dan. Dan Lee, 30, Army veteran, has recently launched his new Farina Pasta Bar food truck with the support of a nonprofit “food truck incubator” for veterans and active military spouses.The Sayreville native joined up after high school, serving through 2015. “You meet a lot of different people,” said Lee. “It’s … Read more
Working remotely really is all fun and games. Young people in Toronto are logging onto their jobs from a local Chuck E. Cheese to offset days of meetings and memos with pizza and silly arcade games. The unusual concept is the brainchild of 25-year-old tech and artificial intelligence worker Aryeh Bookbinder. A few weeks ago, … Read more
Their slang game has rizzen to new heights. The youngins of Gen Z and Gen Alpha are evoking some old-time 1990s technology into their already-obscure slang. But their latest phrase, “fax, no printer” — a TikToker went viral for saying it in 2021 — has very little to do with dated office devices from before … Read more
It takes a lot of work for Kyle Rice to get to work. But for a six-figure salary, the suburban father of two doesn’t mind spending over $1,500 a month and traveling across four states for his 125-mile commute into the concrete jungle. “Come with me as I do a super commuter from Wilmington to … Read more
A career coach has revealed the five ways women can secure a pay raise — including showing your boss your value to the company and having research to back it up. Melissa Stone, 44, is a HR professional with over 20 years experience. Now, Melissa is revealing the secrets of the trade and telling women … Read more
I worked for a cannabis shop that apparently was not licensed. It was promptly shut down without any notice, and my employer owes me for two weeks of pay. What can I do? Can I collect unemployment? Good luck! Your chances of collecting back pay from an illegal proprietor is about as likely as New … Read more
For those seeking careers in the skilled trades, opportunity is booming. And that is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. “There’s an interesting divergence in the job market right now,” said Cory Stahle, an economist at job search engine Indeed.com. “While demand for knowledge workers — white-collar professionals like software developers, mathematicians — was … Read more