I run a small business. Everyone who works for me wants to be paid off the books. It’s better for them and for me, so can I pay someone in cash without running afoul of the law? There’s a difference between paying someone in cash and paying them off the books, my friend. Both may … Read more
When it works, it works. Such is the ethos of bigwigs in NYC and beyond who swear by a variety of oddball tricks to give them a leg up in their careers. These execs share the bizarre strategies that they say give them a competitive advantage. Get upside down Dr. Shaun Nanavati, chief science officer … Read more
Gen Z workers are feeling burnout and stress on the job more than any other age group, new data finds. An estimated 91% of Gen Zers are reporting such stress, higher than the 84% average, according to stats from Cigna International Health’s 2023 survey. The stress has become “unmanageable” for 23% of the demographic and … Read more
She’s doing the im-boss-ible. One woman is revealing template messages that you can send to your boss when you’re sick — or in other sticky scenarios at work — with some calling it “perfect” and others claiming that the text sounds like it was written by an “AI bot.” Hannah MacDonald, from Toronto, goes by … Read more
A cancer patient revealed last week that a potential employer reportedly made fun of her head cap after apparently forgetting to end the Zoom call. Krystal Garmon — who has been treated for cancer twice, once in 2013 for kidney cancer and then again in 2017 for cervical — made the allegation through a LinkedIn … Read more
When Geneva White, 38, worked at a nonprofit in the Flatiron District several years ago, she focused on after-school career pathways programs in arts education. When the program got defunded, she recognized the strong need for arts programming to support young adults. This sparked her to found and launch Scope of Work in 2016, a … Read more
In the State of the Union address the president said that he wanted to make non-compete agreements illegal so that someone working in one fast-food restaurant can go to work for another one and make more money. I work as a waitress — does that apply to me too? Regardless of your politics and with … Read more
A Dallas server claims she’s the one who got served the bill when her customers’ card was declined. Audrey Kuga, 22, has gone viral on TikTok for alleging she was forced to pay for the broke people she waited on. “A big f–k you to the people who walked [out after ordering] $300 worth of food … Read more
She’s hot property indeed. A sexy Texas realtor has gone viral on TikTok, amassing more than 40,000 fans on the social media app — many of whom have no interest in what she’s selling. The Houston-based beauty, known only as Kimberlee online, frequently shares videos that show her strutting through the luxe listings she has … Read more
February is Black History Month, making it a timely moment to look at some inspiring black entrepreneurs in and around New York City. Ahead, we put the spotlight on local movers and shakers, who also share their wisdom for other aspiring small business owners. Khadejha (“Dejha B”) Brunner Dejha B Coloring is a coloring book … Read more
They’ll say it was “locker room talk.” A woman caught her male co-workers messaging crude comments about her appearance during a video call — and outed the men. In a clip she shared that has since gone viral on TikTok, Whitney Sharpe, the vice president of a recruiting and staffing firm, is recording a conference … Read more
A reality TV star is going viral after making the seemingly outlandish claim that being an online influencer is as difficult as performing surgery. “It is a common misconception that influencers make millions of dollars by taking a few selfies,” Tor’i Brooks, who starred on MTV’s hit TV show “Ex On The Beach,” told Jam … Read more
Now here’s a hot tip for corporate hotties on the hunt. Drop-dead gorgeous job-seekers would be wise to downplay their flawless features and camouflage their fab physiques on job interviews for a better chance at landing the gig, per viral advice from an in-the-know employment expert. “Oh, she’s, like, phenomenally beautiful? That’s annoying. And I … Read more
Five generations are now working side by side in today’s job market, and one of the most positive outcomes is that the rules of the mentorship road have been changing in the most productive ways. Once just the domain of older workers coaching newbies, now employees who have their fingers on the social media pulse … Read more
I’ve been with the same company for 13 years and I’m looking for new job opportunities.My current boss has told me he won’t give me a positive reference because he doesn’t want me to leave the company. How do I handle this with prospective employers? I have never been written up and all of my … Read more
She’s in her gilded age. Dubbed the “Golden GILF,” Viktoria Winslow has attracted 201,000 followers on TikTok and 38,000 fans on Instagram, where she shares spicy photos of herself. Inspired by her 24-year-old daughter, Zoe, who is an OnlyFans model, she decided to embrace the adult content platform. The 57-year-old from Melbourne, Australia, even employs … Read more
This job sounds terrible — and yet it has Gen Z polishing its CVs. Preparing around-the-clock keto- and paleo-friendly meals, cleaning up a house shared by 8 guys, working 12-hour shifts for 6 days a week and agreeing to have absolutely “no personal life” are just a few of the many grueling requirements that candidates … Read more
She was deemed NSPW: Not safe-for-police-work. The Colorado cop who was allegedly ousted from the force over her OnlyFans side-hustle has gotten the last laugh: She now makes five figures a month from her DIY porn career, and even gets “marriage proposals” on the reg. “I love what I do, and I have absolutely no … Read more
This well-paying gig is a walk in the park. Michael Josephs went from making under $40,000 a year as a teacher to raking in six figures doing what he loves — walking dogs. The seemingly humble job has allowed the former Brooklynite, 34, to buy a home in Middletown, NJ, where he currently lives, as … Read more
Working in a hybrid environment? Chances are, you prefer to kick off the work week from the office. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,002 employees, which found 46% of hybrid workers prefer to start their week from their company’s HQ, compared to just 20% who favor the comfort of their couch. Regardless of … Read more