If New Yorker Caroline Colvin can make it here, she’ll make it anywhere — her full-time job in Baltimore, for example. Unlike countless 9-to-5ers commuting from small hometowns into big cities for big checks, this Gen Z gal is doing things backwards. “I’m a reverse super-commuter,” Midtown resident Colvin, 23, told The Post. Colvin, a … Read more
She’s not even remotely working. A mom caused controversy online after confessing how lackadaisical her job from home can be, spending company time on shopping and holiday activities instead of working. Posting on Mumsnet and asking others, “Be honest… what do you really do if working from home?” the anonymous lady proudly divulged her day … Read more
A wild money request from an anonymous boss has gone viral, and workers have been left offended and stunned. Ben Askins is a workplace commentator from the UK who has found his sweet spot by sharing anonymous texts from bosses and offering his advice. He recently shared a text message exchange between a boss and … Read more
Gen Z’s all a bot getting the job done Fast-tracking it up the corporate ladder is now just a few clicks away, per new data which finds that 82% of youngish hotshots lean on artificial intelligence to do their work. An eye-popping 88% say the use of advanced technology helps them overcome “task paralysis.” It’s an affliction, … Read more
I really thought that baking was it for me, but when I found classes and a job I found my motivation actually didn’t go past my home kitchen. I’m looking to reroute to another of my interests but now I’m starting to doubt myself. How do I know if a passion is strong enough to … Read more
This entrepreneur is essentially a Buddha in the boardroom. Walter Gjergja (Shi Xing Mi), co-founder and chief wellness officer of Zing Coach, a personal trainer app, also happens to be the first non-Chinese official 32nd-generation Shaolin Temple master, and has been a secular monk since 2006. As Gjergja explains it, a secular monk is someone … Read more
I’m 59 years old and have had my own chiropractic practice for 32 years. I’ve recently been thinking about my second act but I’m hitting a brick wall. Before I leave my practice I would love to have a plan. I just don’t know where to begin. Any ideas? Well, if you hurt yourself hitting … Read more
Not all psychopaths are created equal. In America, about 1.2% of adult men and 0.3% to 0.7% of adult women are considered to have clinically significant levels of psychopathic traits, according to the American Psychological Association. But how do you know if a psychopath is in your life — particularly in the workplace? Some warning … Read more
Is this the start of the robo revolution? A troupe of AI-powered robots was allegedly convinced to quit their jobs and go “home” by another bot in a shocking viral video posted to YouTube this month, although the incident reportedly occurred in August. The eerie CCTV footage of a showroom located in Shanghai captured the … Read more
A viral text message exchange has exposed the huge taboo around discussing your salary, even with a prospective boss. Workplace commentator Ben Askins runs a successful TikTok account solely dedicated to calling out “toxic” bosses and companies. People anonymously submit their workplace experiences, and Askins shares his opinion on them. Often, the clips ignite big … Read more
They’re modeling a scary concept. A big fashion brand using digitally made models for its clothing advertisements has recently begun facing backlash for the industry-altering practice — just as it launched another AI campaign targeting teens. For Mango, already seeing its highest revenues in 40 years, the addition of AI models last summer is “about … 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
Kelsie Grace was climbing the corporate ladder when she decided to jump off and spend all her savings on opening a bar. The 25-year-old had worked in marketing for five years and even relocated to Melbourne to chase her career, but after returning from a holiday, she realized she needed a change. “I think for everyone … Read more
If you’re eyeing a new job, forget writing a resume. Open up TikTok and record a video instead. Gen Z is harnessing the power of social media in a difficult job market, attempting to stand out from the crowd by submitting recorded content in place of a traditional application. Jobseeker Jackie Vargas recently uploaded a … Read more
Is this the night of the living dummies? While many jobs are becoming automated, some gigs are apparently going in the opposite direction. Shoppers in China were stunned after seeing human “mannequins” modeling clothes while walking on a treadmill, as seen in a viral X video with 8 million views. “A Chinese retail chain has … Read more
The impersonator-in-chief is holding his calls. Mike Osman, 65, has acted as an impersonator of Donald Trump for nearly nine years — but since the former president’s win on Nov. 5, the actor hasn’t been able to book new gigs. Even after Trump, 78, left the White House in 2021 the grandfather was still “consistently … Read more
At the end of a typical day, electrician Chris Bornschein, 37, Lindenhurst resident and Marine Corps veteran, is ready to unwind. “People tend to think I’m lazy because when I get home, I don’t want to do anything but relax, but for me, that’s the best way to manage it all,” said Bornschein Bornschein, a … Read more
My boss is crowing all over the office about the election results but I’m not as happy about it. Can I say something to him? I don’t want him to know my leanings in case he holds it against me. Some are crowing, others are crying, which is why you should leave politics for the … Read more