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Exclusive | NYC’s ‘Balloon doctor’ will see you now — debt-strapped med grad’s quirky subway side hustle blows up with straphangers

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Exclusive | NYC’s ‘Balloon doctor’ will see you now — debt-strapped med grad’s quirky subway side hustle blows up with straphangers

For Brandon Axelrod, a 27-year-old physician at one of Manhattan’s most acclaimed medical facilities, it’d be easy to have an inflated ego.   But the $405,000 albatross that is his student loan debt keeps the Long Island native grounded.  It’s a humongous, humbling bill that the oral and maximal facial surgery resident is remitting with the help of helium.  … Read more

Women are getting boob jobs made from cadavers — why an NYC doc worries it could lead to cancer scares

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Women are getting boob jobs made from cadavers — why an NYC doc worries it could lead to cancer scares

The latest cosmetic craze has grave origins.  Across the country, women are embracing a buzzed-about injectable filler made from donated cadaver fat — yes, that’s tissue from dead bodies — to fill in, smooth over and enhance their shape.  But one NYC plastic surgeon isn’t buying the hype and is flatly refusing to use the … Read more

Why searching for jobs is becoming harder for millions of unemployed Americans: survey

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Why searching for jobs is becoming harder for millions of unemployed Americans: survey

Eight in ten unemployed Americans are struggling to find the motivation to continue their job search, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 unemployed adults explored the emotional and practical fallbacks of being displaced, finding that just 23% are consistently motivated. On the other hand, 31% have admittedly stopped actively searching, and 35% said … Read more

Dear Abby: My first job out of college is hostile and toxic — should I stick it out?

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Dear Abby: My first job out of college is hostile and toxic — should I stick it out?

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

‘Allergic’ to your office? You might have ‘sick building syndrome’

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‘Allergic’ to your office? You might have ‘sick building syndrome’

This kind of “sick time” is no work perk. Since the term was coined in the early 1980s by the World Health Organization, “sick building syndrome” (SBS) has been used to describe the array of irritating symptoms some people feel when inside certain buildings, from headaches and fatigue to nausea and brain fog. It’s a … Read more

The jobs most likely to hire psychopaths revealed — and the results show a ‘clear pattern’

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The jobs most likely to hire psychopaths revealed — and the results show a ‘clear pattern’

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

Dream job for dog lovers? Earn $1K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath

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Dream job for dog lovers? Earn K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath

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

There’s a new ‘magic number’ for savings to live ‘comfortably’ in retirement — only half of Americans say they are prepared

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There’s a new ‘magic number’ for savings to live ‘comfortably’ in retirement — only half of Americans say they are prepared

Inflation-weary Americans now face a sobering reality. For a comfortable retirement, your nest egg now needs to be $200,000 larger than before, according to a new report, which reveals the new “magic number” is $1.46 million — up from $1.26 million last year. And here’s the kicker: only half of Americans feel ready to hit … Read more

NYC comedian has the perfect solution for millennials experiencing a midlife crisis

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NYC comedian has the perfect solution for millennials experiencing a midlife crisis

What a time to be alive. Oftentimes, when the phrase “midlife crisis” is thrown around, many think of our parents making impulsive decisions, like buying a fancy sports car or quitting a job to pick up an out-of-character hobby. But for millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, a midlife crisis looks a bit different. … Read more

4-day workweek advocates gain momentum as new study reveals 5th day is basically useless

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4-day workweek advocates gain momentum as new study reveals 5th day is basically useless

New research reveals what 9-5ers have long understood: the five-day workweek is a waste of time. A report from nonprofit advocacy group 4 Day Week Global found that employees can accomplish as much in a 33-hour workweek as in a 38-hour workweek. Experts maintain the 5-hour gap is filled not with productivity but procrastination. Nonprofit advocacy group 4 … Read more

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

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Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

These New Yorkers are working themselves to death, literally.  Sure, earning an honest living is laudable, but it can also be lethal depending on the occupational hazards that come with the job.  And, unfortunately, in and around NYC, the hard workers who wear hard hats have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, per grisly new … Read more

Most popular US graduate degrees aren’t worth the money, study shows: ‘A very risky proposition’

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Most popular US graduate degrees aren’t worth the money, study shows: ‘A very risky proposition’

Thinking of taking those big brains to grad school? Depending on your field of choice, it may not stretch your career prospects or future earnings — just your own wallet. According to a study recently released by the Postsecondary Education & Economics Center at American University, which was originally based on research from the Yale … Read more

The jobs most vulnerable to AI — as new study predicts 9 million American workers to be displaced by bots in 5 years

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The jobs most vulnerable to AI — as new study predicts 9 million American workers to be displaced by bots in 5 years

The bots are coming for your livelihoods. Researchers at Tufts University have put together the American AI Jobs Risk Index, a “first-of-its-kind” report, using current occupational data to predict which jobs are most at risk of being taken over by artificial intelligence. Tufts University researchers created the American AI Jobs Risk Index to anticipate which … Read more

They’re doing lines! ‘Placeholding concierges’ are charging $25 an hour to ‘line sit’ as TSA chaos still rages — despite deal

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They’re doing lines! ‘Placeholding concierges’ are charging an hour to ‘line sit’ as TSA chaos still rages — despite deal

Not all heroes wear capes. Robert Samuel certainly does not.  Instead, the Manhattanite dons a black hat embroidered with yellow lettering that reads “#LineDudes.” But his lack of superhuman regalia doesn’t make the professional line sitter any less of a champion to the Tri-State area travelers who’ve paid him to wait in frustratingly long Transportation … Read more

Exclusive | Private chefs dish on what it’s like to feed NYC’s wealthiest — from Champagne panics to wasted sushi

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Exclusive | Private chefs dish on what it’s like to feed NYC’s wealthiest — from Champagne panics to wasted sushi

It was the $800 Uber Eats delivery.  Private chef Andrew Molen had just picked up a call from a regular client, who’d emerged in a panic from the wine cellar of his tony NYC home, hoping to pop up a particular bottle of Champagne when friends arrived — only to find none there. “I called … Read more

Coddled Gen Z wants ‘green days’ off work to reconnect with nature for their fragile mental health

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Coddled Gen Z wants ‘green days’ off work to reconnect with nature for their fragile mental health

Oh, gimme a break! Newcomers to the workforce are already in need of respites from the rat race. So, they’re ditching the daily grind to enjoy a little midweek mindfulness in nature amid the rising “green days” movement.  “I’m really enjoying my day off from work,” raved a 28-year-old law office assistant, in part, while … Read more

A staggering amount of burned-out workers say they’re doing 3 jobs at once — without a raise or promotion

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A staggering amount of burned-out workers say they’re doing 3 jobs at once — without a raise or promotion

Workers said they’re doing three jobs at once in their current roles, but over half haven’t had a raise or promotion for their hard work, according to a new study. A recent survey of 2,000 employed Americans investigated the many contributing factors behind this increase in workload and what workers need to work sustainably. Each … Read more

Gen Z women increasingly can’t find jobs — but it’s not because they are lazy, new research reveals

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Gen Z women increasingly can’t find jobs — but it’s not because they are lazy, new research reveals

The ladies of Gen Z are making history — but for all the wrong reasons.  Would-be career gals in their late teens and early 20s are out of work and in a rut, according to startling new data that deems Gen Z women as the new face of unemployment.  But the disgraceful designation isn’t due … Read more

Intern fired on first day of work for shocking reason: ‘The audacity is unreal’

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Intern fired on first day of work for shocking reason: ‘The audacity is unreal’

Imagine getting fired for staying at work late? Well, that seemed to be the case for an intern who was lucky enough to land the gig, especially in today’s difficult job market — but then got the boot as soon as they started for a head-scratching reason. The defeated worker shared their frustrating experience in … Read more

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

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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