There’s an uncomfortably high income New Yorkers need in order to live comfortably, according to disconcerting new data. The privilege of calling the Big Apple and its surrounding neighborhoods “home” doesn’t come cheap, reveals an August report, crowning New York and New Jersey in the top five most expensive states for living comfortably. Trailing closely … Read more
It’s a touchy subject. A “devoted” 21-year Walmart employee walked into work, allegedly received a hug from a frequent shopper, and was then fired. Kenneth Schmitz, who goes by Kenny, has been working at the Manitowoc Walmart location in Wisconsin for over 20 years. He recently celebrated his 21st anniversary back in May when a … Read more
It pays to serve. Eligible veterans can score up to $1,000 every year in extra cash under a newly updated Post-9/11 GI Bill — an education benefit program run by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The Post-9/11 GI Bill helps veterans, service members, and eligible family members pay for college, graduate school, and vocational … Read more
Battling historically high unemployment rates and increasingly job-hungry AI, young Americans looking for a leg up are increasingly turning to social media to broadcast their availability — and sometimes very loudly. And it appears to be working — a recent study found that 46% of Gen Z, who reportedly are often sending out as many as 1,000 applications per … Read more
With the rise of AI and concerns about the “job apocalypse,” less than half of American college students feel positive about the job market. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. students pursuing higher education revealed that just 45% of students surveyed are optimistic about the job market they’ll enter post-graduation. And seven in 10 (69%) … Read more
Millions of Americans could see double the pay for working overtime under a newly proposed federal bill. Lawmakers have recently introduced the Double the Wage for Overtime Act, which would increase the rate for hours worked beyond 40 hours to double pay. The proposed bill was would adjust the Fair Labor Standards Act, a law … Read more
Work-life balance and demanding high-stakes jobs rarely coexist and the majority of the workforce across the globe is striving for both at the moment. A California-based cardiothoracic surgeon‘s new perspective suggests that we may be looking at the entire situation through distorted glasses. San Diego’s award-winning, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Alexandra Kharazi says the entire … Read more
Kids these days, we’re told, are scrolling the summer away on their digital devices. But some tweens and teens are rebelling — by getting good old-fashioned summer jobs. They’re bucking a longterm trend. The percentage of teens actively working or looking for work over the summer has dropped by 30 percentage points since the ‘70s, … Read more
Working stiffs are coming in hot this summer. If you see a senior executive with an extra slip in his step, or an underling under the influence of lust, it’s likely because they’re having sex and reaching climax while on the clock, per pulsating new data released in celebration of National Orgasm Day, July 31. Achieving the … Read more
Mama’s bringing the trauma. As kiddos from coast-to-coast prepare to return to the classroom in the coming weeks, one mother is making it clear that she’s not prepared to force her brood to tackle assignments, study for tests or complete enriching projects once the end-of-day school bell tolls. It’s simply not her job. A mom divides … Read more
They’re having a Crunchwrap crisis. A wave of anguished posts on the r/TacoBell subreddit has pulled back the tortilla wrap on Taco Bell turmoil, with gutted schedules, panicked staffers and a business reeling from the fallout of a Taylor Farms lettuce scare — even after quickly and responsibly pulling the produce that may be causing … Read more
She’s refused to be on screen. Now, she’s raking in the green. Money will soon be zooming to Laura Tait’s front door as the “anxious” work-from-home travel consultant has successfully sued her ex-employer for forcing her to be on camera during a business video call, infringing on her disability rights. An employment tribunal, held in … Read more
It pays to get fired. If AI took your job, you may be entitled to monthly $1,000 checks under a 12-month program called AI Dividend. The project is starting with just 25 to 50 workers who have been impacted by AI, with plans to expand. Co-led by two non-profits — AI Commons Project and What … Read more
These 9-to-five phonies are just phoning it in. Gen Z worker bees are only pretending to get the job done, buzzing around the office with paperwork to look busy and click-clacking on their keyboards to feign fastidiousness. This, according to stinging new data on the laziness of laborers. “Sixty-six percent of employees and 73% of managers … Read more
No, thank you. While most Americans hustling the corporate grind feel underpaid, overworked and burned out — their oblivious managers seem to believe they’re doing a fine job of praising them. The official term for that disparity is the ever-widening “gratitude gap.” According to a recent Gallup poll, 60 percent of managers feel they successfully … Read more
The games will be played, but the workers won’t be paid. Whistleblowers across the world wide web are wailing in outrage against LA28, the nonprofit organizing committee overseeing the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which is seeking a staggering 60,000 volunteers to perform unpaid labor during the international sporting spectacular. The highfalutin fête, with tickets priced as high … Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed in his final state budget a cap on business tax breaks in an effort to save money — but the film industry and some lawmakers are calling it a colossal screwup that would inadvertently kill jobs in the state’s struggling film industry. Around three dozen California lawmakers sent a letter … Read more
They counted their eggs before they hatched. A recent college grad was a little too eager during the interview process for a dream job, and they mistakenly turned their life upside down sooner than they should have. The defeated job seeker took to the r/GirlDinnerDiaries forum on Reddit to air out their grievances, warning others … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will pay you six figures and include federal benefits under one condition: you must retire at 56 years old. The FAA is facing a staffing crisis trying to fill the position of an air traffic controller at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, as there is a nationwide shortage of controllers. Despite the … Read more
You may want to throw out that college degree because the famous bronze beaver is shelling out big bucks to work at the gas station. In a post on X that recently went viral, a sign was set outside of a Buc-ee’s location showing the range of salaries and positions available, with one job paying … Read more