It’s trick of the trade. Gen Z is turning to traditional trade jobs amid fears AI will soon replace many white-collar careers, a new survey has uncovered. Resume Builder polled more than 1,400 Gen Z adults between the ages of 18 and 28, finding that 42% of Zoomers are currently working in or pursuing a blue-collar … Read more
It’s a good thing they stayed on the Shore. The stars of “Jersey Shore” would have pursued professions in healthcare, technology — and even politics had they not been discovered by MTV. Before the show debuted in 2009, Vinny Guadagnino earned a political science degree from the College of Staten Island, and had plans to go … Read more
Four years of classes, thousands of dollars in tuition and one freshly minted diploma — all to be outdone by a chatbot. As artificial intelligence floods the workplace, nearly half of Gen Z job seekers say their degrees have already been made obsolete by the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT — and they’re … Read more
Hospitals are desperate to fill a middle-class health care job that only requires candidates to graduate from a certificate program — the issue is nobody’s heard of it. Sterile processing technicians maintain the hygiene and safety of medical institutions by decontaminating, inspecting, packaging and sterilizing the tools used in the facilities. Other related titles include … Read more
The first Mercury retrograde of 2025 is upon us. When this happens, oftentimes people panic because it’s a time when things can feel a bit chaotic, especially in our professional lives — communication is disrupted, misunderstandings can happen, and things might get delayed. However, experts say there are mindful ways to utilize the energy of … Read more
Be a liar — or you won’t get hired. Isobelle Panton, a Manchester-based content creator who offers career advice online, revealed the “lies that you absolutely should tell at an interview,” including the reason for leaving your previous job. “Even if it is the most valid reason, if it is negative, I don’t want to … Read more
Employers are being “catfished” by young workers, with recruiters supposedly seeing it happen “all the time” in workplaces. “Career catfishing” occurs when someone accepts a job offer but then fails to show for their first day of work with no explanation. A recent survey conducted in the UK of 1000 workers found one in three Gen Z … Read more
The lucky winner is … Vanna White. The co-host of “Wheel of Fortune” revealed the surprisingly low number of days she films the hit game show each year during a recent radio interview with “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.” “We film about 34 days a year,” White shared. “That’s it.” The 68-year-old model spilled … Read more
These days, retirement could come early. A growing cohort of young employees in the workforce are taking a “microretirement” — also referred to as an “adult gap year” — for months or even years at a time to fight corporate burnout. The distant cousin of a sabbatical, the miniretirement refers to young workers taking a … Read more
Universities are liking and following the idea of content creation as a viable career choice. The move comes as the influencer marketing industry — now valued at more than $21 billion, according to Statista — has become popular among a generation of heavily influenced young people. The influencer marketing industry is valued at more than $21 billion, … Read more
Romantic relationships, traveling and earning money — none of these are as important to women right now as learning about their own bodies. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 American women, evenly split by generation, which asked respondents about various topics to see which have become more important to them over the past … Read more
I was told that I was performing above and beyond, but the company is struggling financially and said they can’t justify a lot of promotions this year. Last year, some co-workers jumped two levels. I know promotions aren’t always fair or equitable, but I’m disappointed and depressed. There are so many factors that go into … Read more
Power to the players! Every condescending gamer parent and spouse can finally zip it — that’s according to new research which suggests a love of video games could actually be good for your career. “Online gaming often gets a bad reputation, but our study reveals a different story. We found that gaming can actually help people … 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
Is it possible to be a good leader without being charismatic? I’m the highest performer on my team, but I have autism, and freeze up during in-person meetings, although I’m very comfortable on Slack or email. I’ve been told I have a blank expression and I should smile more, but I don’t think you can … Read more
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
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 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