Yes, New Yorkers, it’s OK to slow down a bit. Marisa Jo Mayes, startup co-founder of Spacetime Monotasking and a digital creator in Phoenix, Ariz., recently stole the Internet’s attention for coining “Bare Minimum Mondays,” an ethos which prioritizes doing less work on most people’s least favorite day of the week. Ahead, a look at … Read more
Some American business owners and managers hold a dismal view of Gen Z workers, shocking new research has revealed. ResumeBuilder surveyed 1,344 people in managerial positions across different industries in the US earlier this month, asking them about their experiences working with those born in 1997 or later. Almost half (49%) of respondents declared it … Read more
One school teacher created her own fairy tale ending by becoming a full-time princess. Olivia Cutforth decided to quit her job as a teacher in 2021 to pursue her career as a princess for children’s parties and corporate events. The 27-year-old from Peterborough, in England, had dreamed of starting her own “princess-ing” business after working … Read more
AI enthusiasts may soon be able to talk to ChatGPT or similar systems face to interface. The chatbot’s parent company, OpenAI, is working with a robotics firm to develop bold new robotic prototypes powered by state-of-the-art AI systems. Photos of the potential humanoid forms have users pondering if they’re looking at the new face of … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am 20 years old and dating a Marine. I work at a hospital, and I also have a part-time job. I recently rented an apartment near where my boyfriend is staying, and I’m busting my butt to be independent. My boyfriend struggles because he’s got a lot going on as well and … Read more
It’s a unique post. King Charles III is in the market to add a new member to his staff — a professional fan mail correspondent. The monarch, 74, wants to hire someone to reply to letters addressed to him for an annual salary around $28,700 plus benefits. Buckingham Palace put out a job ad for … Read more
At the end of 2013, Kyle Elliott, MPA, Ed.D., 30, was a full-time student at San Francisco State University. He set up a profile on the freelancing platform Fiverr, where he listed two services: writing LinkedIn profile summaries and reviewing résumés for $5 per gig. (Later on, Elliott added a third service, editing college personal … Read more
I referred to my colleague as my work-wife and the person got offended. I meant it in a complimentary way, but got reprimanded by HR. I can’t take this hyper-sensitivity. Can I get in trouble for not speaking at work, only answering direct questions? Not to open a different can of worms but you don’t … Read more
Her ‘tails are turning heads. Hannah Pemberton, 26, from Ohio, spoke with Business Insider about adopting the popular “pigtail theory” — a TikTok trend that highlights female servers styling their hair in two youthful ponytails in an effort to earn more tips. “If you think I’m playing the men who tip me, then I’ll say … Read more
Four in 10 respondents have asked their loved ones for money over the past year, to deal with the rising cost of living, according to new research. The survey of 8,500 respondents across 10 countries — including 2,000 Americans — revealed 43% of people surveyed have asked for financial help in the past 12 months. … Read more
It wasn’t their business. A single mom who said she moved across Texas to launch her lucrative OnlyFans account revealed that her family “had no idea” she was changing career paths. Now, her secret hustle is reportedly netting her $40,000 a month. Vanessa James was sick of her waitress job, wanting to find a way … Read more
A former flight attendant has revealed how she turned her “hobby” into a hugely successful fashion label that has been worn by some of Australia’s most well-known celebrities. Ashleigh Vallis initially launched a children’s clothing line as a way to keep busy after welcoming her first daughter. But when friends kept asking for adult versions … Read more
My employer has announced that they’re laying off 10% of the workforce. I haven’t heard anything about my job security. Am I safe, or should I start looking for a new job? Those are excellent questions and one that should be asked of your boss. Regardless of the answer you receive, you should still be … Read more
He once made burgers — now he’s got a beef. A teenager allegedly fired from McDonald’s has taken to TikTok to share footage of himself lashing out at the manager who terminated him. The ex-employee, known only as Laith, confronted his former boss, Gina, inside the fast food franchise a day after he was reportedly … Read more
The crowd of more than one hundred that drifted into Slattery’s on E. 36th St. on a recent Thursday night looked like the usual parade of hopefuls at a networking event — professionals, mostly young, some not, nearly all strangers, with only a handwritten name tag to break the ice. But unlike at your typical business-minded … Read more
One in four Americans feel “underqualified” for jobs today, according to a new survey. A new poll of 2,000 Americans actively job seeking found 39% fear potential employers would also deem them underqualified for roles they’re applying for. Eighteen percent fear the opposite — that they’ll be seen as too overqualified. Yet 39% still feel … Read more
Gotta give her credit. A Texas woman claims she got herself out of $70,000 in debt — and is on her way to making $1 million by teaching others how to do the same. Jasmine Taylor, 31, from Amarillo, said she lost her job and struggled to make ends meet in early 2021, buried under … Read more
A Wisconsin woman who designs “fat body candles” that feature curvy stomachs and butts was trolled for her products — but she is blowing off her haters. Jodyann Morgan, 36, owns a candle company called CTOAN, which touts body inclusivity. Morgan created the candles to keep herself busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing bodies with … Read more
She’s a level above the rest — literally. Kate Fahey never intended to work in construction, but after she took a summer job on her father’s site in Ireland, she knew it was the career for her. Now at 19, Fahey is Ireland’s youngest crane operator, choosing to spend her days 130 feet off the … Read more
You already know to clean out the closets and (somehow) tackle your pantry this time of year. But how about spring cleaning your career, too? “Spring is the perfect time to rejuvenate your career, just as you would your home,” said Emily Lyons, an entrepreneur and CEO coach on the Upper East Side and in … Read more