A recent study found that a staggering 41% of Gen Z and millennials research the zodiac sign of their potential bosses and colleagues before accepting a job offer. Why is the younger and younger-ish generation turning to the time-honored practice of astrology to help them determine if a job is the right fit? According to … Read more
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
I thought I got on well with a senior colleague but he’s now giving me the cold shoulder. I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt that he’s busy, but the way he ignores me tells me it’s intentional. We’re supposed to be working very closely because we share a lot of projects. … Read more
For years, Laura Rhodes-Levin, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has been trying to get the message out that engaging your five senses can help you lower your work stress. “I am always telling my patients: ‘Come to your senses,’” she said. As the founder of the Missing Peace Center for Anxiety in Agoura Hills, … Read more
It seems the recent spate of bad airplane passenger etiquette hasn’t deterred flight attendant hopefuls from attempting to enter their ranks. Delta Airline’s website epically crashed after becoming overloaded with a deluge of applications for its 2025 flight attendant positions. The glitch occurred Wednesday after the carrier, which is one of the “Big Three” US … Read more
We need a break. Four in 10 Americans are suffering from burnout at their job, a recent survey showed — with five careers leading the pack in worker washout. Career networking site LinkedIn surveyed over 16,000 U.S. workers earlier this year to come up with the disheartening data. New research shows which careers are more burnout-prone … Read more
Two-timing while on the clock could screw up more than just your “I Do’s.” Resisting the sexy office siren or the hunk in headquarters can come as a serious challenge to married men and women on the job. For some, the temptation to cheat with a cute co-worker is simply too hard to overcome. However, … Read more
While the Great Resignation made quitting seem easy, exiting an unsatisfying job has proven to be harder for some overseas, ushering in a new wave of businesses that help workers resign from their roles. In Japan, companies are cashing in on employees’ hesitancy to call it quits and helping unhappy people leave their jobs. One … Read more
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to schedule me to take phone calls. I haven’t taken phone calls in years and would … Read more
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
I worked for my organization for two years and twice received a favorable review, and a raise. My immediate supervisor, who hired me, was let go back in March. I was then let go too, after “failing to achieve all the goals asked of me.” Do I have any options here? Legal or otherwise? You … Read more
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
There’s no better feeling than setting an out-of-office message before leaving for a vacation. That is until you continue to receive endless “urgent” emails that aren’t actually urgent. Workers are burned out and exhausted, and they want to enjoy their breaks when they have them. To get the message across, more and more people are … Read more
Is quiet quitting a quiet killer? New research has found that rude behavior on the job “could have potentially life-threatening consequences” to recipients and beyond. “Many workplaces treat rudeness as a minor interpersonal issue,” said University of Florida researcher Amir Erez. “Our research shows that it’s a major threat to productivity and even safety. Organizations should … Read more
The tax man cometh. Annie Knight — who previously made headlines for sleeping with more than 300 people in a year — says she’s being “punished” for being a high-income earner after paying almost $400,000 ($600,000 AUD) in taxes over the past 12 months. The 26-year-old made more than a million Aussie dollars from her … Read more
He’s buckled in for a wild ride. Sean Evans, a professional roller coaster rider and YouTube content creator, revealed he makes six figures from his daredevil lifestyle despite being afraid of heights. “I’m always there shaking and trembling. I always get butterflies in my stomach … but as soon as that roller coaster goes down … Read more
From ABCs to double D’s. For Allinson Chavez, teaching tots the alphabet just wasn’t bringing home the bacon — so the curvy Queens native ditched her grammar school gig to sling chicken wings at Hooters instead. “I was making $1,000 twice a month as an educator,” Chavez, 32, a single mother of one, told The Post. … Read more
Entrepreneur Peter Shankman credits an unexpected source for his career prowess. “My massive attention deficit hyperactive disorder is responsible for all of my success,” he said. The author of “Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success With the Secrets of the ADHD Brain” (TarcherPerigee) — dubbed the ADHD and productivity bible — and … Read more
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
She works hard for the money. Libby Denney, a brave mom of two from the UK, is on a mission to clean up her part of the world — one horrifying hoarder home at a time. At least the pay for doing this dirtiest of jobs is good, the proud proprietor of Yorkshire’s “The Clean Up … Read more