There’s snow way he was letting them off the hook. A boss in Portland, Oregon, went viral on TikTok after one of his employees made a video showing the great lengths he went to ensure his workers wouldn’t be calling out after a snowstorm. “And i was hoping he would just let the store be … Read more
She landed the crown. Madison Marsh, 22, became the first active-duty Air Force officer to be named Miss America when she soared into first place in the annual competition on Sunday. “I’m very excited to get to represent women who can break stereotypes,” Marsh said in an interview featured on the official Miss America Instagram page. The … Read more
She’s milking it. A frisky farmer is making a fortune on OnlyFans filming herself milking cows, driving tractors and cleaning out dirty barns while wearing a bikini. Brittney Woods, 29, says she now earns triple what she did while working as a full-time, fully-clothed farmer. “I can now make my hours work to suit myself,” … Read more
My new boss wants to change everything that we do and how we do it. I disagree with most of it, plus she hasn’t been here long enough to know what she is talking about. Every time I try to push back, she accuses me of not wanting to change with the times and that … Read more
Finding a new job or making a career change isn’t as straightforward as it once was. According to a report by job search engine Indeed’s Hiring Lab, last year it took an average of 27.3 weeks to secure a new role — that’s half a year. This figure spans a wide spectrum, from same-day hires … Read more
It’s a job, well, done? Getting fired is an unpleasant experience most would rather downplay. But one recently laid-off laborer — who very suddenly lost her tech post with website security service Cloudflare — decided to document the “traumatizing” experience on video, subsequently broadcasting her plight on social media. “Can you explain for me why Brittany Pietsch … Read more
It’s never too early to start scoping out summer beach rentals. Here’s one, on a private island of the coast of Ireland, that’s entirely free — in fact, they’ll pay you and a bestie to spend the entire season. Stunningly picturesque, Great Blasket Island has a seal colony, endless ocean views, memorable scenery and prehistoric sites. But … Read more
Now that an overwhelming majority of employees are back to work following the pandemic, some may want to brush up on their cubicle etiquette. Workers on social media are revealing the unspoken laws of the office that could make or break your relationships with colleagues. The discussion comes as a survey from ResumeBuilder.com revealed that … Read more
The average worker winds up bored after three years at a job, new research shows. A British study of over 2,000 people, all of them employed, found that 51 percent felt anxious, 32 percent didn’t get along with their boss, while 31 percent complained of a lack of sleep due to stress — with the trouble … Read more
He’s wingin’ it. With rents in the Big Apple hitting record highs last year, Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter is going above and beyond by “supercommuting” from his home in Columbus, Ohio, to NYC three days a week. “When it came time to return [to the office] in 2022, I was underwhelmed at the … Read more
No weenies allowed. As the US economy continues to sizzle with thousands of new job openings this month, one prestigious new opportunity is going a-bun and beyond. Hot dog maker Oscar Mayer is recruiting a dozen drivers to take the beloved, 27-foot-long Wienermobile on several cross country, promotional journies so that Americans from coast to … Read more
If the New Year marks the start of a new job, you may want to be on your best behavior as you navigate your fresh opportunity. Meeting colleagues for the first time, experiencing the company’s learning curve and understanding the corporate culture are all part of joining a new workplace and taking new steps in a … Read more
Helicopter parenting has reached a new level. Employers are going above and beyond to not hire recent college graduates in favor of older workers, a new survey found. The survey uncovered many reasons why older applicants are preferred — including that Gen Z jobseekers are even bringing mom and dad to interviews. In December, Intelligent, … Read more
Countless folks are vowing to make this the year they finally break free from a toxic or dead-end job. However, it will take some work to make any shifts. “A new year is a new beginning, but only if you are willing to take the leap to make it happen,” said Megan Leasher, a Newport, … Read more
I waited until the new year to resign so that I could receive my bonus for 2023, but my employer said that I have to be employed at the time any bonuses are paid. That is totally unfair. Even if the company decides not to pay bonuses until March it is still money I earned … Read more
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study. Developmental setbacks from various factors have appeared to delay communication skills among Gen Z grads — and employers are taking notice. In a Dec. 2023 study, the New Jersey-based research group Intelligent surveyed 800 U.S. managers, directors and executives who are involved in hiring. The … Read more
Almost half of Americans have started a side hustle to earn a little extra cash amid the ongoing economic squeeze — but one woman is raking in a serious fortune with her crafty outside-of-hours venture. Vanessa Garcia nets up to $9,000 per month — more than double the average annual U.S. salary — by offering … Read more
Ten jobs that posted major wage growth last year will remain hot moving further into 2024, according to Payscale. For 2023, customer service assistant manager, hairdresser, master plumber, automotive body repairer, job coach and audio/visual technician were some of the roles that the compensation software company identified in its recent End-of-Year Report as being the most in-demand … Read more
It’s that time of year when attempts at a new you await. But rather than relying on self-control at the proverbial cookie jar or discipline to drag yourself to the gym, take the easy way out by applying these apps to enhance your career without even trying. Clean EmailOne way to start 2024 off on … Read more
I can’t stand the thought of going back to work after the holidays, but I’ve been told this is a bad time to look for a new job because of so many other people feeling that way. Is this true? Should I wait? Oh, come on now. What happened to new year, new you positivity, … Read more