A young female carpenter has opened up about the surprising realities of working in the male-dominated industry. At just 19, Bardie Somerville stood in the shoe department at Kmart, trying on men’s work boots in preparation for her first day on the job. At the time, she says female tradie gear was not as readily available as … Read more
My co-worker is weird. When we both sit at the front desk and it’s not busy, she just turns around and stares at me. It’s very unnerving. I don’t want to say anything, because she becomes very combative when criticized. I also don’t know if there is an underlying mental issue. What do I do? … Read more
Whoever would have thought that job seekers would be ghosting employers? Or that workers would show up to Zoom wearing business attire on top and boxers down below. The problem may be that Gen Zers, many of whom graduated online, started their jobs working from home, and had “no one to model good professional behavior … Read more
Only half of hourly employees feel they will be able to retire comfortably. A survey of 2,000 employees split evenly between salaried and hourly workers revealed that hourly workers are less confident they will retire comfortably compared to salaried workers (53% vs. 63%). Among hourly workers, one in three (33%) admitted they were “winging it” … Read more
Where there’s smoke there’s fired. Not sure if you’re going to get the boot? No fear. A New York comedian has revealed the telltale signs that someone is about to get sacked — which include keeping tabs on an employee’s every move. A video detailing these “fire alarms” currently boasts 5.1 million views on TikTok. … Read more
It’s important to conduct “background checks” on new employees — but a new study is taking it to a whole other level. Have plants in the background during your work-from-home video conference? It suggests that you’re more trustworthy. At least that’s according to a new study which was published in the journal PLOS One, which … Read more
More hustle, less hassle. After challenging herself to find new income streams — and earning $36,000 so far this year in extra work on top of her salary — one moonlighting TikToker is opening the books in hopes of helping her followers get rich quicker, the Sun reported. Helena, who goes by @startabusinesswithme, started out by explaining … Read more
This might be tough to swallow: Your chronic work-from-home snacking could be behind your expanding waistline. A new survey from the diet tracking app MyFitnessPal found that excessive snacking while working at home amounted to an extra 800 calories and 3,500 fewer steps per day on average. With the fridge just steps away from your … Read more
She’s sitting pretty and riding dirty — but men are too intimated to ask her out on a date. Banging refurbished junked cars into each other in a dirt field is a cherished pastime of demolition derby driver Star Giles. However, the bombshell brunette’s penchant for clunker crashing often clashes with her fondness for “girly” … Read more
Talk about turning sour grapes into lemonade. Melanie Carson, 44, was horrified to shell out nearly $75,000 in legal fees during her bitter divorce — now she is trying to help other women avoid the same financial pitfalls she once faced. The self-professed “Erin Brockovich of divorces” has launched her own divorce strategy company, Dispartio, … Read more
She was reluctant to raise a stink. A woman has sparked a raging debate online after wondering about the ethics of complaining to human resources about her overweight colleague’s offensive odor. She aired her dilemma in a post in the popular parents’ forum MumsNet.com that’s currently blowing up online. “[Am I being unreasonable] for wanting … Read more
My son was in a company’s training program and was let go when the background check revealed that his driver’s license record showed some tickets. None of them were DUI’s — just speeding and one accident that was just his car and no one was injured. His job doesn’t require driving, and there’s no company … Read more
Bill Cummings built his billion-dollar fortune constructing commercial properties in the Boston area without ever borrowing a dime, so he knows how to create wealth on his own terms. He has also learned to appreciate the qualities that one needs to succeed. Like being frugal. Eighty-six-year-old Cummings and his wife, Joyce, still clip coupons and … Read more
It’s not all fun and games — a new survey has revealed seven in 10 gamers stream their content, and about half ever actually make money from it. The poll of 2,000 US video game players, split by generation, found making a career out of live streaming, though, can be a daunting task. Fifty-one percent … Read more
The “five-year plan” is dead, as the average American is now planning 12 years ahead, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans found that when thinking about saving for the future, a five-year plan simply isn’t going to cut it. Nearly three-quarters of respondents said the five-year plan is less achievable today … Read more
For centuries, during the summer New Yorkers have been all about fleeing the city heat for cooler environs upstate, in the Catskills. Today, those fabled peaks are having a veritable renaissance, and NYC dwellers are relocating there permanently to enjoy an upstate state of mind. Here’s how they did it. Camp Catskill, Tannersville Ryan Penny … Read more
I have a new member on my team who is transgender and identifies as they/them, and I have heard that this person has complained about me because I occasionally say to the team, “Hey guys, how are you?” or “You guys are great.” It’s just a casual expression that I’ve used for decades. Should I … Read more
Taylor White was only 21 when her face was tattooed with obscenities against her will, leaving her with no other option than to cover up the unsightly markings with dark, black ink. Now, more than a decade later, the Florida resident is finally removing her blackout face tattoo with the help of a generous stranger, … Read more
A Welsh woman who indulged in the free perks that came with working in a tanning salon has developed skin cancer — and is urging others to avoid sun beds at all costs. Michelle Stevens, 47, laid in the tanning beds at her salon for 18 minutes at a time between 2014 and 2020, explaining … Read more
Ferry impressive. Erica DePascale has traveled to 72 countries in more than six years while working and living on cruise ships. She has gained a large following and millions of views on TikTok and Instagram sharing insights into her life on deck. In one of her viral TikToks, DePascale gives a peek into her room … Read more