If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere — just consider extra time for travel. Commuting to, from and around the “city so nice that they named it twice” can be a pain. Rush hour traffic, random street closures and mass transit delays are all daily grind nuisances. But the harrowing hassle of … Read more
She dealt with her bullies like a boss. A 23-year-old UK CEO realized every bullying victim’s dream after rejecting the applications of several women who she says tormented her in high school — including one who poured ketchup over her head. The boss detailed this karmic revenge saga in a video with over 1 million … Read more
A furious job applicant was in disbelief after he learned during an interview he would be paid $12 an hour for a T.J. Maxx position. The man, whose full name was not disclosed but went by @sobeatmyass, took to social media in front of 362,000 viewers saying he was “not taking that f—king job,” on … Read more
Talk about an “ageless body.” Holistic health advocate Deepak Chopra, 77, is one of several people who have digitally “cloned” themselves to do their work for them. Chopra’s lifelike-AI fills in on Zoom calls, the Daily Mail reports. Delphi, touted as the world’s first digital cloning platform, uses data from podcasts, videos, PDFs and other … Read more
Sandra Weir isn’t a wedding crasher. But her name’s hardly ever on the guest lists of the nuptials she attends. Still, the New Yorker gets to applaud happy couples on their big days — so long as no diapers need changing nor temper tantrums need soothing. “As a wedding nanny, I take care of all the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Elle,” and her husband, “Liam,” have been self-employed for 20 years, but due to the economy, Liam decided to go into the workforce. He is now employed at a state job with great pay and benefits for them and their four children. Our family is elated for him and his family, … Read more
For Katrin Kaurov, 28, and Aleksandra Medina, 26, striking a pose on the runway has been replaced by running a fintech venture. Called Frich, the free app launched in New York City in 2021 and is designed to bridge the gap between financial institutions and Gen Zers. It gives young users anonymous peer insights, revealing … Read more
I’ve been passed over for a promotion by several females and was told that’s just the way it is; that we have to promote women, as well as racially diverse people. So, white men are becoming extinct in the workplace. Does that sound like a lawsuit to you? These are the horrible questions you have … Read more
A boss has been branded “idiotic” for the way he responded after an employee discovered they were being underpaid. A text exchange between the boss, Elliot, and the employee, Christina, recently went viral after being shared on TikTok by popular creator, Ben Askins. Askins is an entrepreneur and managing director of a digital agency in … Read more
Ciao, remote workers! Italy has launched a digital nomad visa to allow remote workers to live and work in the country long-term. The visa went into effect on April 4, permitting foreigners to remain in the country for up to a year. It can be renewed annually. The digital nomad visa went into effect on … Read more
She’s literally hair today, gone tomorrow. But such is life when you’re a super-commuting cosmetologist, routinely traveling from North Carolina to New York City to transform Big Apple tresses. “I moved to Charlotte to be closer to boyfriend and enjoy a slower pace of life,” Upper West Side hairdresser Kaitlin Jay, 30, told The Post. “But I … Read more
If you can’t keep up, sit this one out. The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking candidates for an “executive protective agent” role who are patriotic, trustworthy and, most importantly, fit enough to complete 27 sit-ups and 18 push-ups in just 1 minute. An executive protective agent “provides 24/7/365 armed protection for Intelligence Community leaders world-wide. … Read more
Similar to the viral sensation “quiet quitting” — when employees get the bare minimum done on the job due to burnout and feeling they’re underappreciated — the latest career trend, “resenteeism,” captures workers’ tendency toward low productivity because they’re resentful. They realize they have to stay at their current job because of financial obligations and responsibilities, … Read more
It doesn’t have to be World War Z in the office. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies is sharing five tips for working with Gen Zers, who have recently come under fire for blowing off interviews and even ghosting employers on the first day of work. “As a generation who entered the workforce amongst hybrid and remote … Read more
With the new congestion pricing, my commuting expenses are going to be unaffordable. Can I ask for a raise to cover the cost increase if my employer is requiring me to come into the office? There are so many issues with congestion pricing for NYC, but no one is talking about the impact on employee … Read more
Some 28 years ago, fresh out of Brown University, Jeff Wetzler found himself in his boss’s office seeking information. I nstead of a straightforward answer, he got a scolding from his manager. “Why are you wasting my time?” he was told. “Did you spend any time trying to figure this out for yourself?” Wetzler, now … Read more
A surprising number of companies show bias against Gen Z and workers over 40 during the hiring process, a new survey found. Federal laws protect older applicants from age discrimination and some states have provisions meant to shield younger members of the workforce as well. But just because ageism is illegal doesn’t mean it doesn’t … Read more
She has her eye on the prize(s). Rebecca MacBain, 37, makes her living entering contests and has won more than $44,000 in prizes in seven years, South West News Service reported. The mom-of-two from Preston, Lancashire, England said she first started entering contests when she was on maternity leave in 2016. At the time she … Read more
They should be quiet quitting major cities. New research has identified the best places for Gen Z workers — and these areas predominantly share two traits: they’re empty and cold. A report from background check company Checkr found that many small population centers in frigid areas in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions are optimal … Read more
They’re not Excelling at work. A recent survey from the employment website Indeed found that 75% of the 1,500 UK workers polled have ignored a prospective employer in the past 12 months, Fortune reports. Gen Zers reported the worst behavior — once they’ve applied, an astonishing 93% of Gen Zers confessed to not showing up … Read more