Americans with the most grueling jobs reveal what makes their work tougher than most careers

Americans with the most grueling jobs reveal what makes their work tougher than most careers

The toughest jobs in the U.S. include firefighters, construction workers, and nurses. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found 21 percent believe working in mining or oil is one of the most gruelling jobs around, while 11 percent think being a doctor is a role only for the most resilient. Others feel that only the … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Set up to fail’ nurses ditch draining hospital jobs for careers at plush medical spas — earning up to $130K a year

Exclusive | ‘Set up to fail’ nurses ditch draining hospital jobs for careers at plush medical spas — earning up to 0K a year

Anni Kim never thought she’d make the switch from patient bedsides to Botox. An RN with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she worked as a surgical trauma ICU and rapid response nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH for over seven years — before switching to become an aesthetic injector for board-certified plastic and … Read more

January 2026: Career tarot card spread for new moon in Capricorn revealed for each zodiac sign

January 2026: Career tarot card spread for new moon in Capricorn revealed for each zodiac sign

There’s a new moon rising in the sign of pay dirt, boot straps, the hard road and the finer things When is the new moon? The new moon in Capricorn peaks on Jan. 18, 2026, at 2:52 p.m. Eastern Time at 28°43 Capricorn. New moon in Capricorn 2026 Below Ward illuminates what lies ahead and … Read more

Dear Abby: My co-workers bully me for my baby face

Dear Abby: My co-workers bully me for my baby face

DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career. I start new, low-level jobs often. My problem is that I look deceptively young for my age. At most, I look 18 or 19.  These employers, … Read more

This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people change jobs: survey

This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people change jobs: survey

Health insurance is the No. 1 deciding factor in people’s next career step, yet most with employer health insurance say it doesn’t meet their needs very well.  That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans across the country, which investigated their happiness with employer health insurance. It also looked at the essential role health … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is a dancer — and women won’t stay away from him

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is a dancer — and women won’t stay away from him

DEAR ABBY: I’m in an eight-month relationship with a man who is a sexy good dancer. (I’m also a good dancer.) My dilemma is, he attracts a lot of female attention on the dance floor, and sometimes women aggressively come up and dance next to us, vying for his attention (which we usually ignore). Most … Read more

Sign grim new work trend is already impacting workplaces

Sign grim new work trend is already impacting workplaces

A new trend has started to emerge in workplaces across the world, including Australia, and it is one that has experts seriously concerned. Most people have likely heard of the term “job hopping”, which is the practice of frequently changing jobs, usually to gain experience, increase salary and accelerate career growth. Well, this new trend … Read more

Jaded Gen Z is ditching the ‘career ladder’ for the ‘career lily pad’ — but don’t call them lazy: ‘They’re not rejecting ambition’

Jaded Gen Z is ditching the ‘career ladder’ for the ‘career lily pad’ — but don’t call them lazy: ‘They’re not rejecting ambition’

For generations, employees have been climbing the corporate ladder to be successful — but young workers are over it. According to a new Glassdoor report, Gen Z is beginning to reject the traditional idea of career progression in favor of the “career lily pad.” Rather than pursuing a single upward trajectory, this generation prefers to … Read more

Microsoft employee slammed for time spent on breaks and grabbing snacks: ‘Pretending to work is more stressful than actually working’

Microsoft employee slammed for time spent on breaks and grabbing snacks: ‘Pretending to work is more stressful than actually working’

Working hard — or hardly working? Mansi Singhal, a 24-year-old software engineer, has gone viral several times over after she revealed what a day in her life at a Microsoft office — where she works in Hyderabad, India — looks like in an Instagram reel. Between a 45-minute breakfast break, a dessert run and a … Read more

Most Gen Z workers fear AI is eventually going to kill their careers — and force them into blue-collar jobs

Most Gen Z workers fear AI is eventually going to kill their careers — and force them into blue-collar jobs

AI is rendering Gen Z job-solete. With bots becoming ubiquitous in every sector, the 20-somethings coming of working age during the AI era fear that the tech could derail their careers. According to a survey by online job platform Zety, 72% of Gen Z workers believe AI will kill the number of entry-level corporate jobs … Read more

I quit my high-flying corporate career for a $32k-a-year job at a factory — life’s too short for stress

I quit my high-flying corporate career for a k-a-year job at a factory — life’s too short for stress

For this ex-exec, money doesn’t buy happiness. A British woman who quit her high-flying corporate job to become a minimum-wage factory worker says the gigantic pay cut has been worth it to eliminate stress from her life. Shany Hagan, 56, spent two decades working as a business development manager, earning $66,000 per year (£50,000). Shany … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband still talks to his ex girlfriend — and wants to visit her

Dear Abby: My husband still talks to his ex girlfriend — and wants to visit her

DEAR ABBY: When my husband was a teenager 20 years ago, he had a two-year online relationship with a girl who lives in Georgia. I know they met each other only a couple of times. We are all in our 30s now, and once in a great while, they contact each other by text or … Read more

I believe having a baby ruined my career — now I’m being called a bad mom and accused of hating my son

I believe having a baby ruined my career — now I’m being called a bad mom and accused of hating my son

Derricka Hill faced an unexpected pregnancy in October 2023, and though she had a jam-packed work life, she said she was eager to expand her family. Her son, Derriawn David D’Angelo, was born June 28, 2024, after what Hill called an “emotionally intense” pregnancy. She took a paid three-month maternity leave right after her son … Read more

Recent grads fear this awkward interaction more than breaking up with someone

Recent grads fear this awkward interaction more than breaking up with someone

Recent graduates believe it’s more “anxiety-inducing” to negotiate their salary with an employer than it is to break up with a partner, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 higher education graduates (from 2024 and 2025) gave respondents several scenarios, asking which option would be more stressful. Results revealed that 54% believe negotiating their … Read more

Doctor with $300K salary earns more as TikTok influencer than at her day job

Doctor with 0K salary earns more as TikTok influencer than at her day job

A doctor has become an influencer and now makes more money on social media than her $300K physician salary — sharing educational videos online.  Dr. Fran Haydanek, 37, graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 and started working as an obstetrician-gynecologist – OB/GYN — earning $300K a year. In 2021, Dr. Fran … Read more

Gen Z turn to trade jobs, ditch white-collar careers amid AI uncertainty, poor corporate wages

Gen Z turn to trade jobs, ditch white-collar careers amid AI uncertainty, poor corporate wages

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

Exclusive | ‘Jersey Shore’ cast reveals what professions they’d be in had they not become reality stars

Exclusive | ‘Jersey Shore’ cast reveals what professions they’d be in had they not become reality stars

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

Gen Z grads say their college degrees were a waste of time and money as AI infiltrates the workplace

Gen Z grads say their college degrees were a waste of time and money as AI infiltrates the workplace

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

The market for this ‘middle-class’ health care job is booming — but nobody’s heard of it

The market for this ‘middle-class’ health care job is booming — but nobody’s heard of it

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

Mercury retrograde is back — channel the chaos and boost your career with these clever hacks 

Mercury retrograde is back — channel the chaos and boost your career with these clever hacks 

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

I’m a career coach — these are the 4 lies you absolutely should tell during a job interview

I’m a career coach — these are the 4 lies you absolutely should tell during a job interview

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

1 in 3 Gen Z employees admit to ‘catfishing’ jobs — and never showing up to work: ‘Happens all the time’

1 in 3 Gen Z employees admit to ‘catfishing’ jobs — and never showing up to work: ‘Happens all the time’

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

‘Wheel of Fortune’ star Vanna White reveals she only works 34 days a year

‘Wheel of Fortune’ star Vanna White reveals she only works 34 days a year

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

What is ‘microretirement’? Gen Z and millennials spawn new career trend to help with woes

What is ‘microretirement’? Gen Z and millennials spawn new career trend to help with woes

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

Influencer classes are all the rage as colleges start to take wannabes seriously: ‘One of the most successful courses we’ve done’

Influencer classes are all the rage as colleges start to take wannabes seriously: ‘One of the most successful courses we’ve done’

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

Relationships and careers take a backseat to this priority for most women: survey

Relationships and careers take a backseat to this priority for most women: survey

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

How do I stay motivated at work after being denied a promotion?

How do I stay motivated at work after being denied a promotion?

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

Gamers aren’t wasting their lives — they’re helping their careers: study

Gamers aren’t wasting their lives — they’re helping their careers: study

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

Got an entrepreneur kid? Teens are cashing in with online businesses

Got an entrepreneur kid? Teens are cashing in with online businesses

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 don’t have enough work to do — should I ask for more?

I don’t have enough work to do — should I ask for 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

How can I get the back pay I’m owed before I quit the company?

How can I get the back pay I’m owed before I quit the company?

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

I have autism and I’m doing well, but can I ever become team leader?

I have autism and I’m doing well, but  can I ever become team leader?

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

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

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

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

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

Gen Z is getting parents to apply for jobs on their behalf and bringing them to interviews

Gen Z is getting parents to apply for jobs on their behalf and bringing them to interviews

Since entering the workforce, Gen Z have taken an unorthodox approach to the way they work and, whether the other generations like it or not, they have already had a significant impact on the workplace. This has been evidenced through widespread trends like Quiet Quitting, Lazy Girl Jobs and Bare Minimum Mondays, along with an … Read more

Beware of these 3 viral job trends that could destroy your career: experts

Beware of these 3 viral job trends that could destroy your career: experts

These bogus career influencers are getting their pink slips. The platform could be doing more harm than good for your career, experts warn, as “#CareerTok,” a corner of the app rampant with work advice, could derail your trajectory. Jasmine Escalera, a career expert at Zety, told Newsweek that certain online trends may seem like a … Read more

My Gen Z employee wanted to leave work early since she finished her tasks — here’s how I replied

My Gen Z employee wanted to leave work early since she finished her tasks — here’s how I replied

A simple text between a Gen Zer employee and a millennial boss has revealed just how much work expectations have changed. Jessy Marshall, 35, owns Hive HQ, a public relations business. Her six staff members are Generation Z. One of her trusted employees recently texted her asking if they could leave early for the day, not … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z, millennial women celebrate themselves with ‘success showers’ — life’s not just marriage and motherhood

Exclusive | Gen Z, millennial women celebrate themselves with ‘success showers’ — life’s not just marriage and motherhood

Morgan Prouse, a public relations executive in film, was on cloud nine after recently earning a huge promotion on the job.  But there was no shower of praise for the go-getter Gothamite.  So, she gave herself one.  Prouse (right) and her pals applaud each other’s accomplishments with annual “success shower” parties. MayaRose Creative “Its a … Read more

Best careers to pursue if you want to have a family

Best careers to pursue if you want to have a family

In a new poll of 2,000 Americans who have taken parental leave in the past, parents were asked which of the nation’s 15 biggest industries would better accommodate a family life if they were to change their career. According to them, tech is believed to be the most supportive (15%). Likewise, tech was the top … Read more

Want Monday off every week? This firm has been doing just that

Want Monday off every week? This firm has been doing just that

Ah, Labor Day. It’s always a great day for the beach, grilling on the barbecue and simply not working on what could otherwise be another manic Monday. But for Gen Z research and strategy firm Dcdx, today is just another regular Monday out of the office. Since the July Fourth weekend, the remote workforce has … Read more

Fed up with your job? Consider becoming a teacher

Fed up with your job? Consider becoming a teacher

Over the next decade, 180,000 new teachers will be needed to meet the needs of New York State, according to Angela Pagano, senior assistant provost for educator prep and partnerships for SUNY systems. “There are several reasons for the education shortage, including retirements — one in three teachers here could retire in the next five … Read more

My boss is often a no-show and it’s causing me stress — what can I do?

My boss is often a no-show and it’s causing me stress — what can I do?

My boss is always late, and sometimes doesn’t even show up to meetings. At the same time, he boasts about how experienced and professional he is. We’re left waiting around because we need his approval to proceed, and then have to rush to catch up. It’s very stressful. Is there anything we can do? What … Read more

Career coach reveals 8 questions you should ask job interviewers to land your dream gig

Career coach reveals 8 questions you should ask job interviewers to land your dream gig

Bag secured. Emily Rezkalla, a career coach who owns Em Rez Consulting, has revealed “example-based” interview questions candidates should ask a hiring manager to land a job. In a one-minute clip posted on her TikTok account @emrezkalla, content creator Rezkalla, 29, acted out an interview scenario in which the candidate secured the position due to … Read more

More women are skipping college to make six figures as electricians, car mechanics and truck drivers

More women are skipping college to make six figures as electricians, car mechanics and truck drivers

With the high price of tuition at four-year colleges and Americans owing nearly $2 billion in student loan debt, some young people are questioning the benefits of a traditional bachelor’s degree and opting to work with their hands. Vocational school enrollment shot up by 16% last year, reaching a record level since the National Student … Read more

10 expert-recommended online resume writing services to use in 2024

10 expert-recommended online resume writing services to use in 2024

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. In the mix of college assignments and perhaps your 9-to-5, piecing together an attractive resume for employers can be a difficult feat. Not only is this one-pager the bread and butter of what will lead to a first-round … Read more

The one trait shared by extremely successful people — and it’s a ‘muscle’ you can build

The one trait shared by extremely successful people — and it’s a ‘muscle’ you can build

Stay flex for success. A Harvard Business School expert has divulged the trait he believes equips a person to go above and beyond in lifelong career achievement. No, it’s not waking up at 5 a.m. for a workout, or making your bed, confidently throwing on the sharpest suit sold in stores or being a psychopath. … Read more

Matthew McConaughey debated leaving Hollywood to become a wilderness guide during Rom-Com era

Matthew McConaughey debated leaving Hollywood to become a wilderness guide during Rom-Com era

Matthew McConaughey was not always sure his place was in Hollywood. Back when the star was best known for his romantic comedies like “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “The Wedding Planner,” he said he decided to take a break to rethink his career. “I’ve usually zigged when I felt like Hollywood … Read more

These are the hottest remote entry-level gigs for the class of 2024

These are the hottest remote entry-level gigs for the class of 2024

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

Here are the surprising jobs New Yorkers really want — with the top pick earning just $64K on average

Here are the surprising jobs New Yorkers really want — with the top pick earning just K on average

We’re flying to get outta here. Flight attendant takes the top spot as the most wanted job in New York, according to a new survey of job seeking habits. Empire State residents appear to eager to get up from behind a desk — and move about the cabin — with an average of 16,815 of us … Read more

The unlicensed weed shop I worked for was shut down — can I get unemployment?

The unlicensed weed shop I worked for was shut down — can I get unemployment?

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

The 11 workers most at risk for developing asthma — did your job make the list?

The 11 workers most at risk for developing asthma — did your job make the list?

They want to clear the air. A law firm that specializes in industrial disease cases is revealing the 11 types of employees it claims are at higher risk for asthma due to frequent exposure to irritants — including hairdressers, animal handlers, metal workers, and carpet makers. Over 22 million American adults have asthma — about … Read more

Here’s the job that will help keep you sharp later in life: study

Here’s the job that will help keep you sharp later in life: study

This might be a bit of a no-brainer. The more you use your noggin at work, the better your memory and brain function will be later in life, according to a study published on Wednesday in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.  The research carried out in Norway studied 7,000 people … Read more

I’m a LinkedIn career expert — here are 5 ways to work with Gen Zers and their ‘different attitudes’

I’m a LinkedIn career expert — here are 5 ways to work with Gen Zers and their ‘different attitudes’

It doesn’t have to be World War Z in the office. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies is sharing five tips for working with Gen Zers, who have recently come under fire for blowing off interviews and even ghosting employers on the first day of work. “As a generation who entered the workforce amongst hybrid and remote … Read more

How to survive giving — and getting — negative feedback

How to survive giving — and getting — negative feedback

Some 28 years ago, fresh out of Brown University, Jeff Wetzler found himself in his boss’s office seeking information. I nstead of a straightforward answer, he got a scolding from his manager. “Why are you wasting my time?” he was told. “Did you spend any time trying to figure this out for yourself?” Wetzler, now … Read more

A real business trip: Magic mushroom journeys are now part of career development to be more ‘conscious’

A real business trip: Magic mushroom journeys are now part of career development to be more ‘conscious’

This is giving business trips a whole new meaning. People are turning to psilocybin to help them climb the career ladder — and making a vacation of it by attending cushy retreats, sometimes dropping magic mushrooms with coworkers or their bosses in the hopes of doing “conscious business.” “What people are looking for is to … Read more

Most people want hybrid jobs —these remote work positions may surprise you

Most people want hybrid jobs —these remote work positions may surprise you

According to FlexJobs, a job finding agency for remote and flexible work, 95% of people want some sort of work from home, whether hybrid or full. On the heels of that finding, they released their Top 100 list of top companies for remote work in 2024. Some of the primo companies may surprise you: CVS … Read more

I’m a divorce lawyer — these are the 5 jobs with the highest number of cheaters

I’m a divorce lawyer — these are the 5 jobs with the highest number of cheaters

Will these careers kill a marriage? A divorce lawyer has sparked fierce debate after revealing the five occupations that she believes feature the highest percentage of cheaters. Kate Simonds of the Arizona-based Simonds Law Group initially posted her list to Instagram Reels last year before later re-sharing the same footage, which subsequently went viral, clocking … Read more

Job sharing: The benefits of splitting one job between two people — but how does it work?

Job sharing: The benefits of splitting one job between two people — but how does it work?

Some may recall job sharing from the 1970s. Back then, the concept was used mostly as a way for women to get back into the workplace after having kids, by allowing two people to share one job. James Neave, MBA, head of data science at Adzuna, in London, believes there’s a renaissance in job sharing, … Read more

How to forge a winning career in the political arena

How to forge a winning career in the political arena

With this year’s upcoming election heating up, you may be feeling compelled to become politically active. Whether it’s the public or private sector or nonprofits, there’s no shortage of roles to pursue and make an impact without running for office yourself. These jobs can “give you the opportunity to change the world — in your … Read more

I was an aerospace engineer doing OnlyFans on my lunch break — then I got canned

I was an aerospace engineer doing OnlyFans on my lunch break — then I got canned

He’s porn again. An aerospace engineer says he was terminated from his high-paying job after starting a sex work side hustle — but now plans to pursue porn full-time. John Legendary, 39, was told last week that his position at a prestigious defense contracting company had been axed due to “cost-cutting” measures, but the Los … Read more

‘ChatGPT negotiated my salary’: How Gen Z uses AI to boost their careers

‘ChatGPT negotiated my salary’: How Gen Z uses AI to boost their careers

They’re botty builders.  As no-nonsense nonconformists, Generation Z has no problem taking workplace matters into their own hands. Be it calling out an older colleague for using the ever-hostile thumbs emoji or asking mommy to tag along for job interviews, twenty-somethings will do whatever it takes to make their jobs work for them — including turning to artificial intelligence … Read more

I’m a career expert — land your dream job in 2024 by following these 4 clear steps

I’m a career expert — land your dream job in 2024 by following these 4 clear steps

If you’ve been manifesting a better 2024, there are four things you can do to level up — professionally, at least. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies dished her tricks for getting ahead in your career, from networking to public speaking. “As we’re settling into the new year, people are looking to take back ownership of their … Read more

Career coaches expecting 2024 layoff wave: Here’s what you should do

Career coaches expecting 2024 layoff wave: Here’s what you should do

A new year can be full of fresh resolutions and prosperous opportunities – but how does 2024 fare if you’re looking for a new job? Three career experts and coaches spoke to FOX News Digital explaining how to navigate a market that’s “fierce” with competition, looming with layoffs and pending impact from the Federal Reserve rate … Read more

How to find the best jobs in the thriving tri-state area

How to find the best jobs in the thriving tri-state area

Finding a new job or making a career change isn’t as straightforward as it once was. According to a report by job search engine Indeed’s Hiring Lab, last year it took an average of 27.3 weeks to secure a new role — that’s half a year. This figure spans a wide spectrum, from same-day hires … Read more

Is it time to quit your job? Why workers get the ‘three-year itch’ — and when to resign

Is it time to quit your job? Why workers get the ‘three-year itch’ — and when to resign

The average worker winds up bored after three years at a job, new research shows. A British study of over 2,000 people, all of them employed, found that 51 percent felt anxious, 32 percent didn’t get along with their boss, while 31 percent complained of a lack of sleep due to stress — with the trouble … Read more

Can my boss stop me from going skiing on vacation?

Can my boss stop me from going skiing on vacation?

I can’t stand the thought of going back to work after the holidays, but I’ve been told this is a bad time to look for a new job because of so many other people feeling that way. Is this true? Should I wait? Oh, come on now. What happened to new year, new you positivity, … Read more

Celebrities whose careers imploded in 2023: Jonathan Majors, Matt Rife and more

Celebrities whose careers imploded in 2023: Jonathan Majors, Matt Rife and more

This year, many celebs have risen and fallen in the court of public opinion.  Their wrongdoings are not all equal. Their alleged crimes range from legitimate actions that somebody could go to jail for, to simply, “They seemed like a jerk.”  Not all of these people are canceled, either – for instance, despite becoming infamous … Read more

Creative ways to make an extra buck after the holidays

Creative ways to make an extra buck after the holidays

It’s Christmas, which means seasonal work has dried up, and your bank account is drained. “After the holiday hustle, many seasonal gigs seem to fade away, leaving job seekers uncertain,” said Qasim Hussain, president of Let’s Tango, a job search app. The good news is that actually “January and February are brimming with opportunities for … Read more

Beloved anchor Tamsen Fadal steps out from behind the desk at PIX 11 — here’s where she’s headed next

Beloved anchor Tamsen Fadal steps out from behind the desk at PIX 11 — here’s where she’s headed next

After 15 years of bringing the news to New Yorkers, Tamsen Fadal is ready to make headlines of her own. At age 52, the popular PIX11 anchor is leaving the newsroom — to embark on a new career as a social media personality. And while the likes of TikTok and Instagram are often considered the … Read more

Job seekers are looking for work-life balance over high-flying careers

Job seekers are looking for work-life balance over high-flying careers

Ah, to conquer the world while remaining relaxed on your couch, with only minimal effort. Could it be possible? “With stress levels and burnout rates at an all-time high, it’s not hard to see why trends like ‘lazy girl jobs,’ ‘quiet quitting’ and more are emerging post-pandemic as a response to the ‘hustle culture’ which … Read more

Why Gen Z is already feeling burnt out after entering the workplace

Why Gen Z is already feeling burnt out after entering the workplace

A generation of young professionals are already struggling with burnout at work, despite only just beginning their careers. Generation Z spans from 1997 to 2012, which means the oldest of that generation are 26, and yet, for some of them, they already feel exhausted. The 9-5 working day is officially dead and it has been … Read more

I’m a side hustle queen, earning $36K this year — don’t waste your time on these ‘scammy’ gigs

I’m a side hustle queen, earning K this year — don’t waste your time on these ‘scammy’ gigs

More hustle, less hassle. After challenging herself to find new income streams — and earning $36,000 so far this year in extra work on top of her salary — one moonlighting TikToker is opening the books in hopes of helping her followers get rich quicker, the Sun reported. Helena, who goes by @startabusinesswithme, started out by explaining … Read more

Employees typically feel dissatisfied after this long in the same role

Employees typically feel dissatisfied after this long in the same role

Nearly half of employed Americans are bored most of the workweek (46%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed U.S. adults found that 46% are bored at work for at least three days in the workweek. Ninety percent of those who have a college degree and feel bored at work said they never … Read more

Pet-centric careers that can give your life a cuddly boost

Pet-centric careers that can give your life a cuddly boost

Working with furballs isn’t restricted to being a dog walker or groomer. These unconventional careers will make you realize what paw-sibilities are out there and may very well inspire pet lovers to take on a fun and lucrative side hustle. Bones of contention Karis Nafte, 43, an American living in Cape Town, South Africa, works … Read more

Luke Bryan’s credits success to doing things ‘the old fashioned-way’: ‘I worked my butt off’

Luke Bryan’s credits success to doing things ‘the old fashioned-way’: ‘I worked my butt off’

Luke Bryan says he achieved success “the old-fashioned way,” by putting in the hard work. A permanent fixture in the country music scene, Bryan is divulging how his career has flourished over the past two decades. “For most of my career I went up there going, I got to prove myself. So it’s really liberating and gratifying to … Read more

‘Bed rotting’ Gen Z is destroying their future: ‘Never be at home’

‘Bed rotting’ Gen Z is destroying their future: ‘Never be at home’

It’s time for Gen Z to stop “bed rotting” and leave the house. Working from home could stunt career growth and romantic relationships, Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, said at the Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit last week.  “You should never be at home. That’s what … Read more

‘Entitled’ Gen Z is the most difficult generation in the workplace: poll

‘Entitled’ Gen Z is the most difficult generation in the workplace: poll

Some American business owners and managers hold a dismal view of Gen Z workers, shocking new research has revealed. ResumeBuilder surveyed 1,344 people in managerial positions across different industries in the US earlier this month, asking them about their experiences working with those born in 1997 or later. Almost half (49%) of respondents declared it … Read more

Sorry boomers, millennials call BS on ‘work wife’ excuse

Sorry boomers, millennials call BS on ‘work wife’ excuse

Millennials are divorced from the idea of having a “work spouse.”  The generation born between 1981 and 1996 apparently disapproves of the typically platonic office relationship dubbed the “work husband” or “work wife,” according to a poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek. This month, 1,500 US adults were asked about relationships in the … Read more

It’s the hot new networking event — but you can’t brag about your job

It’s the hot new networking event — but you can’t brag about your job

The crowd of more than one hundred that drifted into Slattery’s on E. 36th St. on a recent Thursday night looked like the usual parade of hopefuls at a networking event — professionals, mostly young, some not, nearly all strangers, with only a handwritten name tag to break the ice. But unlike at your typical business-minded … Read more

Now you can go to grad school to choreograph TV sex

Now you can go to grad school to choreograph TV sex

Talk about physical education. Ita O’Brien, an intimacy coordinator who has been involved with TV series such as “Sex Education,” “Normal People” and “I May Destroy You,” is working to create a two-year program being dubbed the “world’s first degree in intimacy practice.” O’Brien, 56, is the founder of the UK-based Intimacy on Set, a … Read more

How one man’s ‘STFU Method’ brought him health and happiness

How one man’s ‘STFU Method’ brought him health and happiness

Dan Lyons was always an over talker: His wife considered chatting with him not a conversation but a one-sided “Danalogue.” His constant blabbering once cost Dan a mountain of cash. He’d been hired at a Silicon Valley IT company and could’ve been awarded stock options, but Lyons was fired before hitting his second anniversary because … Read more

Cop kicked off force for OnlyFans now makes $27K a month as ‘filthy MILF’

Cop kicked off force for OnlyFans now makes K a month as ‘filthy MILF’

She was deemed NSPW: Not safe-for-police-work. The Colorado cop who was allegedly ousted from the force over her OnlyFans side-hustle has gotten the last laugh: She now makes five figures a month from her DIY porn career, and even gets “marriage proposals” on the reg. “I love what I do, and I have absolutely no … Read more

I used to be a pretzel store worker — now my ‘voluptuous’ butt makes me $99K a month

I used to be a pretzel store worker — now my ‘voluptuous’ butt makes me K a month

Her life took a twist. A poverty-stricken pretzel store employee says she’s raking in a whopping $99,000 a month after quitting her low-wage job to join OnlyFans. Meagan Starke, 31, claims she was pulling 60 hours a week at the pretzel shop, but was still struggling to feed her son, 12, and daughter, 11. “I … Read more

Over half of Americans want to amp up their career game next year: poll

Over half of Americans want to amp up their career game next year: poll

Nearly one-quarter of Americans are unhappy with their professional life (22%), according to new research. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, when comparing themselves to others, 37% said they feel behind on their professional goals – especially millennials (51%). This may be why people are looking to strengthen their professional life … Read more

I’m a med student — haters say I’m too pretty to be a doctor

I’m a med student — haters say I’m too pretty to be a doctor

Her body’s so sick — no believes she’s on track to becoming a doctor.  A fever-inducing med student named Jasmin has social media saying “Ahh” in shock, with her flawless face and hot physique leaving many people stunned that she’s pursuing a medical degree.  “If I got $1 every time they tell me I don’t … Read more

Gen Z party poopers have ruined after-work drinks

Gen Z party poopers have ruined after-work drinks

Is Happy Hour really that happy? That’s the debate on tap as workers settle back into going to the office — and potentially grabbing drinks with coworkers at the end of the day. Some young millennials and Gen Zers — who tend to be ever concerned with “healthy” work-life boundaries — are taking a stance … Read more

I’m too pretty to work — f–k getting up at 6 a.m. every day for 60 years

I’m too pretty to work — f–k getting up at 6 a.m. every day for 60 years

Forget 9 to 5, she’s a 10 out of 10. A young TikToker is ready to give up the rigors of gainful employment, saying she’s just “too pretty” to bother with a job. Lucy Welcher — a social media influencer with more than 10 million TikTok likes — made the bold declaration in a recent … Read more

For a recession and future-proofed career, consider the funeral trade

For a recession and future-proofed career, consider the funeral trade

When Diana Smillie, 34, became an aesthetician in 2007, she heard a colleague discussing another type of clientele: the deceased. “It sounded so interesting, so I always kept it in the back of my mind,” said the New Rochelle, NY, resident. She later discovered that licensing was required. So, in 2010, Smillie pursued an associate … Read more

‘I can do my job from my toilet’: Majority of Gen Zers say they will soon quit jobs for greater flexibility and fulfillment

‘I can do my job from my toilet’: Majority of Gen Zers say they will soon quit jobs for greater flexibility and fulfillment

If they haven’t quit yet, it’s likely they will soon. The term “Great Resignation” was first coined in the spring of 2021 as a record number of Americans voluntarily left jobs. And the trend shows no sign of abating, especially with the younger generation. A recent study from Lever found that 65% of Gen Zers … Read more

Fired Wendy’s employee with Down syndrome gets to be a cop for a day

Fired Wendy’s employee with Down syndrome gets to be a cop for a day

A long-time Wendy’s employee with Down syndrome who was fired for allegedly not being able to do his job like a “normal” person has a new job on the force.  North Carolina-based Dennis Peek, 51, will get to live his dream of becoming a police officer, thanks to the force in the nearby town of … Read more

How can I supply supervisor recommendations when I’ve been self employed for years?

How can I supply supervisor recommendations when I’ve been self employed for years?

I’ve been in private practice for many years. I now want to work through a placement agency. There are many jobs, and I am called and emailed constantly. My problem is that everyone wants recommendations from former supervisors. I haven’t had a supervisor for years, and those I had are deceased or have dementia at … Read more

Woman’s lucrative career move can pay up to $500 a day

Woman’s lucrative career move can pay up to 0 a day

A self-proclaimed “city lover” has revealed she’s left her fast-paced life behind to start a grueling new career in the countryside that pays as much as $500 a day. Kirasie Tate grew up in the small town of Lismore, in New South Wales, but moved to Sydney when she was just 17 to pursue a career … Read more