Recently, I’ve been reminded why I hate my colleagues and working in an office. People have been taking my stuff from the refrigerator that’s clearly labeled with my name. I caught a co-worker red-handed, and he just laughed and acted all nonchalant. My stuff continues to be used by others, but I’m not sure if … Read more
A UK woman has gone viral on TikTok for claiming she’s been homeless for over a year, sharing her journey of staying in a motel as she works a full-time job. Kayleigh Lindon, who says she is employed as a home care worker, often details her daily routine to her nearly 40,000 followers on the … Read more
A Mississippi morning news anchor appears to be out of a job after saying a popular Snoop Dogg phrase on air earlier this month. Barbie Bassett has not returned to the anchor desk at NBC affiliate WLBT since the March 8 broadcast and is no longer listed as a member of the news team on … Read more
Employees will always take more money if you offer it. But pay alone isn’t necessarily all it takes to attract and keep good employees. In a survey of employed workers and employers, Forbes Advisor found that 40% of employers say workers leave their job to find a role that offers better employee benefits. The survey also found … Read more
Angel Pittman wanted to hit the road and style clients’ hair in a mobile salon — but she claims her journey has been cut short by racism. The 21-year-old black stylist said she purchased unrestricted North Carolina land for $10,000 to set up home base and spent $14,000 on three school buses to fuel her … Read more
Less is more, right? At just 24, a young millionaire is touting his best-kept secret to success – and it doesn’t involve countless hours and “working hard.” Lucas Lee-Tyson said he harnessed the power of the internet since he was a teen, finding ways to rake in some extra cash. At 13, he was marketing … Read more
Melbourne teenager has responded to those telling him he’s too young to get a job with an ingenious idea that is now making him $40 per hour on the weekend. Thirteen-year-old Ben Adler from Brighton has started his own business painting street numbers on people’s property for $20 a pop. He said he’s saving the … Read more
While it may sound odd, embracing your inner kid and playing games may very well assist your career advancement. “Gamifying the learning process through interactive activities, such as motivational flashcards and role-playing exercises, can transform routine job training into an engaging and enjoyable experience,” said Matthew Warzel, president of MJW Careers in Wilmington, NC. “By … Read more
I had to do some research for my boss and fell behind on my work, so I used ChatGPT. Well, somehow she figured that out and fired me for producing fraudulent work. How is that fair or legal? I asked ChatGPT to write a response to this question and it came back as an angry … Read more
While most job applications focus on qualifications, this one wants to know more personal details. A graphic designer from Ohio went viral after posting an atrocious question she was asked on a job application on Twitter. “New level of job application hell just dropped,” Salem Pierce, 30, tweeted. The application for a visual design lead … Read more
Six in 10 female small business owners who opened their business prior to 2022 said the past year has been the most challenging for their business (63%), according to new research. The survey of 1,000 female small business owners also found that one in six are stressed out every day. This may be because more … Read more
In January, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that could be a game changer for workers: US employers could be banned from imposing and enforcing noncompete clauses across the country. The rule could retroactively invalidate existing noncompetes, too. Approximately 30 million Americans are restrained by a noncompete clause, and due to the resulting decreased … Read more
Dan Lyons was always an over talker: His wife considered chatting with him not a conversation but a one-sided “Danalogue.” His constant blabbering once cost Dan a mountain of cash. He’d been hired at a Silicon Valley IT company and could’ve been awarded stock options, but Lyons was fired before hitting his second anniversary because … Read more
An NYC woman was certain she was qualified for the high-paying position she spotted on LinkedIn — because she was already doing the work. UX writer Kimberly Nguyen, 25, went viral for claiming she applied for a similar job at her company that is being offered for a much higher salary. The move comes months … Read more
Might as well call her Jo Frost. Brenna, a part-time, live-in nanny in Utah, took to TikTok last week to share the five things that she would never do on the job after working in the profession for five years. Her video has already reached 38,100 views on the social media app. Kicking off the … Read more
There are countless hidden figures in and around New York City, changing the landscape for female business leaders. In honor of Women’s History Month, here’s a look at four of them — and their best career advice. Dancing queen An Afro Latina professor, producer, performer and entrepreneur, Karisma Jay, 35, is the Brooklyn founder and … Read more
The latest workplace trend is coming in hot. Rather than hire new workers, employers are reallocating current employees to take on new projects or jobs within the company on a temporary or permanent basis. “I think [quiet hiring] is a phenomenal idea,” said Alex Salas, executive board member of Society for Human Resource Management’s New … Read more
I received my layoff notice via email. It wasn’t even from my boss, just a no-reply automated message. If I go on Glassdoor.com and leave a scathing review, will it hurt my chances of a future employer hiring me? Thank you for your inquiry. Wait times for Go To Greg submissions are higher than normal … Read more
Want stronger sperm? Consider taking up the hard hat. Blue-collar workers with physically demanding jobs have almost 50% higher sperm counts than their white-collar office-bound counterparts, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard University and Mass General Brigham. “We already know that exercise is associated with multiple health benefits in humans… but few … Read more
She can now TikTok off the clock. A former TikTok employee Simona has gone viral after vlogging her final day at the social media company after she was laid off and as she steals “company assets.” “Come with me to steal company assets from TikTok because I was laid off,” the Tiktoker says in the … Read more