It’s not surprising that there’s unrest in the workplace. Wages haven’t kept up with the times — according to the Economic Policy Institute, productivity has grown nearly four times as much as the rate of pay from 1979 through 2021. As union members in the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild – American … Read more
I caught one of my top employees stealing office supplies and selling them online. I was stunned, and when confronted he was very apologetic and begged for his job. He said that he is in a very tight financial situation and was desperate for money. It would seem obvious to let him go, but I … Read more
If you love both the royal family and the environment, this might just be your dream job. Buckingham Palace is hiring a sustainability data reporting manager, which pays a pretty $63,000 per year. King Charles is known for being carbon conscious, and the new eco-minded role has been carved out just three months after his … Read more
Inflation may come and go, but bargain hunters are here to stay, with a third of Americans claiming they’re the best bargain hunter they know (34%), according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 Americans’ shopping habits found that a whopping 91% said that the prices of common items where they live have increased … Read more
Her life is a circus — and she loves it. A mom-of-one has hit back at critics who slammed her decision to raise her daughter in a circus, saying her baby girl loves her unorthodox upbringing. Keyla Remache, 29, is a professional hula hooper who lives on the road, accompanied by her husband Liam Millichap, … Read more
Even before finishing an MBA internship at a Top 5 management consulting firm last year, John (last name withheld) locked in a job that would pay well over $200,000. He was supposed to start work in June. “But that didn’t happen,” he said, explaining that he’s now been rescheduled to start in November. The 24-year-old … Read more
I verbally let my boss know I was going to retire in a few months to give them time to get a replacement. A month later, I was told that because I was retiring, the raise my boss had put in for me was zeroed out. While this is clearly unethical, is it legal? I’m … Read more
As your boss already knows — the weekend starts a little early for many employees. A new study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health looked at how workers use their computers to find which days of the week are most — and least — productive. “Most studies of worker productivity use employee self-reports, … Read more
Your job could be … “just Beach.” Those who have seen the “Barbie” movie — or at least the memes online — are aware of what Ken’s professed occupation is. Here’s your chance to follow his lead. Coco Collection has opened up a job listing allowing one applicant to live like Ken, played by Ryan … Read more
A couple has a new leash on life after quitting their 9-to-5 jobs to travel the world for free as house and pet sitters. Jori, 23, and her partner, Austin, 27, started a blog called Nomads and PawPads where they share stories about their globe-trotting lifestyle and offer tips for those looking to do the … Read more
The AI revolution is here — and a 22-year-old copywriter is its latest victim. Sharanya Battacharya was once a ghostwriter and copywriter for a creative solutions agency while pursuing her degree, picking up a few SEO-optimized articles each week and earning just over $240 a month. That is, until ChatGPT came into the picture. By late … Read more
Manager: It’s a workplace role many aspire to. For some it’s about the money; for others, a sign of accomplishment or something they can brag about at their class reunion. Still others want to make a difference in the lives of their team, or in their employer’s fortunes. “When I was offered a management role … Read more
I had a consensual affair with my boss, but I’ve broken up with him. Now he’s treating me poorly around the office, making it impossible for me to stay. Do I leave, or report him? I still care about him. And this is just one of the many reasons why companies frown upon bosses having … Read more
Some employees who are fed up with their bosses or jobs are turning to social media to quit in a vocal and viral way, declaring they’re leaving their jobs on such social media platforms as TikTok or Instagram Live. This behavior may seem amusing, even something that could make the unhappy employee go viral and become an … Read more
Based in Manhattan, Andrew C. (for privacy, he has asked us to use only his full first name) graduated from an Ivy League university and worked as an engineer for more than six years before going to one of the Top 10 MBA programs in the country. From there he got a job in finance, … Read more
My boss is leaving and has told me that the new boss is going to bring in their own team and I should start looking for a new job. Should I wait and see how it goes, or should I do what he said and jump ship? Unless your boss has specifically been told that … Read more
She’s toast. A UK restaurant worker claims she secretly filmed herself getting fired by a boss who reported that she had “the worst day of work he’d ever seen.” Sophie Alcock, 20, was sacked from the eatery Toast in Withington, Manchester, this month after just two weeks for alleged phone usage on the job. “The … Read more
Seven in 10 high school teachers agree that a one-size-fits-all education, with the same curriculum and teaching methods for all students, is a thing of the past. The traditional classroom model seems to require a shift as the majority (67%) prefers to have fewer than 20 students in a classroom, according to a survey of … Read more
We have a big screen in our reception area and my boss keeps it on the Fox News channel, which I find offensive and I think some other employees do too. It’s also embarrassing when we have visitors. Do we have to be subjected to this? Which channel would you prefer? CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN? By … Read more
Bosses usually get a bad rap — you may have endured a “Devil Wears Prada”-type — but that’s all the more reason to appreciate fantastic bosses. According to recent data from Slot Tracker, New York is one of the Top 10 states where people love their bosses the most, mainly due to good communication. “Awesome … Read more