It’s rough out there. Struggling to land a decent-paying job in a post-grad’s field of choice is a tale as old as time, especially in 2026 corporate America. But failing to secure a restaurant server job, or any minimum wage job for that matter, is a new kind of hell that many youngsters are experiencing, … Read more
Robby Incmikoski, a MLB field reporter based in Pittsburgh, fiercely defended Hailey Hunter after SportsNet Pittsburgh parted ways with the reporter and host this month. Incmikoski called the move an alleged “hit job” by someone that wanted Hunter “gone” from the network in a series of X posts this week. “Imagine spending an entire career … Read more
They’re serving up attitude. A clip of two wait staffers discussing customer habits has sparked a debate on social media, after a restaurant rage bait post went viral on X. Right-wing shock jockey Royce Lopez reposted the clip from another account that allegedly featured fed-up food servers discussing the frustrating FOH (“front of house”) lifestyle. … Read more
Talk about a perfectly played game. There’s no denying that today’s job market is bonkers, with many desperate seekers taking extreme measures to help with their search. One wise applicant, fresh off a “marathon hiring process,” proved that sometimes less said is better, especially after several weeks of trying to sell themselves to a potential … Read more
Ryan Leaf has a new gig. The former NFL quarterback, the No. 2 overall pick of the 1998 draft, has signed on with USA Network as an analyst for their Pac-12 college football coverage. Leaf, an All-State basketball player in Montana, will also work a small number of the conference’s basketball games, The Athletic reported. … Read more
The days of wanting to climb the corporate ladder seem to be gone. A new study suggests that burned-out, stressed employees are turning down higher-paying promotions because they don’t want to deal with all the added stress and anxiety that come with it. AI career tool Kickresume recently surveyed 1,028 respondents to find out their views … Read more
Ophthalmology is the highest paying career on average in California, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show. The average wage for the role, which is specializing in eye care, is a staggering $347,690 while the state’s average income for all earners is just $80,690, the data from May 2025 said. Ophthalmologists rake in a … Read more
Your teen might need a new summer or after-school gig. Walmart — long seen as a common starting place for American teens to get their feet wet in the workforce — is being forced to crack down on a no-workers-under-18 rule in several stores, due to standards set by the US Department of Labor under … Read more
The Cavaliers led the Knicks by 22 points with less than eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night. Somehow, someway, that lead did not hold. And the Cavaliers did not win. The Knicks mounted a rally for the ages in a 115-104 overtime win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference … Read more
Some jobs may come with more than just a paycheck. A new study suggests that a mother’s line of work before, during and after pregnancy could influence her baby’s brain development. In certain careers, researchers found, she may even be more likely to have a child with autism, a developmental disorder that affects how people … Read more
He’s God a new gig. Scott-Vincent Borba, the co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics has ditched the multimillion-dollar high life of hobnobbing with the hot likes of Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to pursue priesthood. Donating his entire fortune — including cash, cars and a cushy California beach house — to charity, the “Father” to-be denounced his lavish lifestyle … Read more
A former teacher swapped the classroom to earn up to $100,000 a year as a professional cuddler — and only works three hours a day. Ella Love, 51, from New York, ditched her teaching profession after 13 years because it became “stressful” and “overwhelming”. She found out about professional cuddling through an article and took … Read more
These scammers are getting smart. There’s no denying that today’s job market is horrid, as the unemployed are struggling to not only get a job offer but to land a single interview. As eager as job hunters may be, experts advise them to be wary when an “opportunity” pops into their inboxes, as scammers are … Read more
The Jets are facing some competition for Russell Wilson — from CBS. Wilson is in “deep” discussions with TV networks as he contemplates retirement, The Athletic reported Friday. CBS is the favorite to land Wilson for its “The NFL Today” pregame show on Sundays, per the report. Russell Wilson is in talks with TV networks. … Read more
I’m driving an MTA bus down a busy New York City street, doing my best to stay in my lane — though I have to say I’m a little rattled, after my struggles with slowing the bus down in time to avoid running any red lights. “If you keep turning the way you are, we’re going to … Read more
A 21-year-old who graduated at the top of his class after spending roughly $125,000, including expenses, on his college degree said “the system is broken” after he applied for 500 jobs and didn’t get one. Khaled Sharif, 21, earned a degree in digital media tech from Kingston University just outside London, England. He began applying for relevant … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with what to do about my first job out of college. I’ve been here for four months, and while I expected a learning curve, I didn’t expect the environment to feel so hostile. My boss yells at me across the office for small, easily fixable mistakes. The latest incident involved her … Read more
Shams Charania fired back at now-former Bucks coach Doc Rivers while appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, dropping the gauntlet down that he just documents “the news and the truth can hurt sometimes.” The NBA insider was discussing where the Bucks will go after a disastrous season concluded on Sunday with a loss … Read more
Nut jobs are on the job. Beware! Whackos are running rampant across a number of big business industries, according to startling new data, which fingers mechanics as the madmen of the workforce. “Subclinical psychopaths, driven by their antisocial tendencies, prefer mechanical jobs that are isolating and require little social interaction,” study authors, from the University … Read more
In the face of an increasingly grim job market, those undeterred by germs can bring home a serious payday. Spot & Tango, a NYC-based dog food subscription service, is on the hunt for contractors willing to receive dog kisses and a stand before a deluge of dog breath. Job listings for a dog breath sniffer and a dog … Read more