Oversharing on social media may seem like the norm, but experts warn potential employers are not enthralled by applicants’ digital trauma dumping. Initially billed as a white-collar networking platform, LinkedIn has taken a different form in recent years, becoming a site for flirtatious direct messages and unapologetic oversharing by its young users, more akin to … Read more
Here’s another reason to keep scrolling on the dating apps. As more adults are marrying later or choosing to stay single, a recent report calculated the average salary in each state which a single person needs to live comfortably. No shocker here: New York made the top five. On average, single workers in the US … Read more
Nearly half of employed Americans are bored most of the workweek (46%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed U.S. adults found that 46% are bored at work for at least three days in the workweek. Ninety percent of those who have a college degree and feel bored at work said they never … Read more
A woman who thought she had “no job prospects” is now raking in millions a year thanks to a simple idea. As she was about to finish her university degree, Serene Lim thought she would have a bright career in the nutrition science after studying the topic for years. However, a few months before her … Read more
Whether you see them marching along near Grand Central Terminal in their spiffy new blazers or have rolled your eyes at more than a few at your own office, we actually could all benefit from soaking up career inspiration from summer interns. Next time you’re in a tight spot at work, you may find these … Read more
I called out my employers because they were engaged in some very suspicious behavior with a compliance law that the auditor had overlooked. When I challenged, this auditor told my manager. Two days later I was let go, after refusing to sign an attestation which would have been fraud. How do I address this when … Read more
She’s not a regular mom, she’s a cool mom. Esther Boyd refuses to allow her teenage son to get a job because he should “do what he wants” while he still has time as a kid. “It seems like I have been working forever — I’m already physically and mentally ready to retire,” Esther, 33, told … Read more
On Thursday, yet another person posted to the Burning Man NYC Community Facebook Group looking to offload a ticket to the annual desert festival, which kicks off Sunday. “I have a hard ticket for sale if anyone is interested,” the post read Alex Chaldyshev couldn’t help but respond with the laughing emoji and a “don’t … Read more
Another week, another new seismic “discovery” or “trend” being disseminated by the hashtagerati. Most recently, we’ve learned about “masterdating,” which has 1.6 million views on Tiktok and is the practice of lavishing oneself with gifts or solo pursuits that make you happy so you’re ready to pursue a romantic relationship. Or in olden times was … Read more
Are you feeling sick today? Get in line. A recent study deemed Aug. 24 the “sickest day of the year,” finding that the late summer day is when Americans call in sick the most. Researchers analyzed sick leave taken across US businesses over the last five years, as recorded by the leave management platform Flamingo. … Read more
Aussies may be battling a cost of living crisis – but that isn’t stopping many Gen Z and Millennial workers from leaving their jobs or even turning down high-paying roles. And it’s all in the name of values. The annual Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey has revealed a consistent theme – young staffers want their employers’ values … Read more
No wonder so many people are in a rush to get back to the office. A staggering number of US workers have hooked up with a colleague, a steamy new survey has revealed. Adult toy brand Lovehoney polled 2,017 American adults about their love lives, with a whopping 40% of respondents admitting they’ve had sex … Read more
Hair-raising! Tyler Chorley — who owns the salon TJC & BLC Aesthetics in Manchester, England — has fled his property after seeing what he believes is a family of ghosts there, Kennedy News and Media reports. The 32-year-old beautician received notification of a “humanoid” on his shop’s motion-activated cameras on June 28. Chorley claims he … Read more
DEAR FINALLY FED UP: I don’t know Jack, and you have not listed even one of his virtues. Unless your idea of a happy future is supporting a recluse who refuses to hold a steady job, it’s time to sing, “Hit the road, Jack!” DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Randall,” was a widower when we met. … Read more
Working with furballs isn’t restricted to being a dog walker or groomer. These unconventional careers will make you realize what paw-sibilities are out there and may very well inspire pet lovers to take on a fun and lucrative side hustle. Bones of contention Karis Nafte, 43, an American living in Cape Town, South Africa, works … Read more
My boss said there’s going to be a reorganization and my colleague is going to lose her job, while I’m going to get promoted and take on her team’s responsibilities. This is my friend. How can I take her job? Can you say conundrum? I do think it’s a good sign that you are conflicted … Read more
They thought this alleged policy was ab-ominable. Get shredded or he’ll shred your contract: An Arizona sales trainer and car salesman has been ripped up and down online after controversially claiming that he won’t hire anyone who doesn’t possess rippling six-pack abs, as seen in a video blowing up on Instagram. But Andy Elliott, 43, … Read more
Despite a financially challenging year, Americans are feeling resilient when it comes to their finances: More than three in four (76%) feel prepared for a recession. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that millennials (79%) feel more prepared than baby boomers (60%). Overall, nearly seven in 10 (69%) people have a clear plan to … Read more
A California TV reporter said she was strongly encouraged to change her voice to advance her broadcast career — now she’s using her voice to share her vocal surgery journey. “I hope my experience can help others who are facing similar judgment and shame to understand that they shouldn’t give up on themselves and their … Read more
Logan Visser arrived at Brigham Young University’s Rexburg, Idaho, campus as a healthy, happy competitive wrestler planning to study business. But, within months, a pastime spiraled into an all-out addiction: Video games sent his life off the rails. The then-18-year-old told The Post he would play League of Legends through the night, glued to the … Read more