Should I wait a bit after getting my bonus before I quit?

Should I wait a bit after getting my bonus before I quit?

I’m waiting for my year-end bonus, then I’m hightailing it out of my company. I’m worried that it’s going to look bad, though. How long should I wait before resigning so that it isn’t obvious that I was just hanging in there for the money? So nice of you to be concerned about hurting your … Read more

Trolls slam woman’s racy job post: ‘Is this a bikini shoot or a job application?’

Trolls slam woman’s racy job post: ‘Is this a bikini shoot or a job application?’

An English backpacker looking for a job and a place to stay has set an online Aussie jobs board ablaze. Londoner Teddie Swan, 24, and her cousin have been traveling to Australia for the last six months. Recently, she was working behind a bar in country Western Australia – but now she’s keen to move … Read more

Over half of Americans want to amp up their career game next year: poll

Over half of Americans want to amp up their career game next year: poll

Nearly one-quarter of Americans are unhappy with their professional life (22%), according to new research. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, when comparing themselves to others, 37% said they feel behind on their professional goals – especially millennials (51%). This may be why people are looking to strengthen their professional life … Read more

Millennials, Gen Z more likely to call in sick at work: poll

Millennials, Gen Z more likely to call in sick at work: poll

Nearly half of Americans feel bad calling out of work when they’re sick, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed 41% are likely to call in sick at work the moment they feel themselves getting sick. Only a small portion of respondents said they don’t feel bad calling out (32%) … Read more

How to take charge of your future, according to this life coach

How to take charge of your future, according to this life coach

Someone with a speech defect certainly makes for an unlikely professional speaker for a living, huh? That’s the reality for life coach and speaker Bethany Clemenson, whose struggles were highlighted in 2010 when she went to a doctor for an inner ear issue, only to walk out with a stunning diagnosis. “As part of the … Read more

‘Dirty Jobs’ is just ‘people getting to know each other,’ says host Mike Rowe

‘Dirty Jobs’ is just ‘people getting to know each other,’ says host Mike Rowe

“Dirty Jobs” has been airing continuously for nearly 20 years now — and series host Mike Rowe said there’s a reason for its longevity. “There’s some comfort to it, some certainty,” Rowe, 60, told The Post. “You’re not going to see a ‘Very Special Episode’ of ‘Dirty Jobs’ where ‘Mike ventures into the sewer with … Read more

Flu vaccine appears to be a very good match to circulating strains, CDC says

Flu vaccine appears to be a very good match to circulating strains, CDC says

This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to the circulating strains, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said at a news briefing Monday. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to … Read more

I’m a 71-year-old dominatrix — I’m so good I get my clients to dress as the Grinch

I’m a 71-year-old dominatrix — I’m so good I get my clients to dress as the Grinch

She’ll whip you into shape. This dominatrix isn’t playing games — at 71, she still sees an array of clients with a slew of sexual predilections. Sherry Lever, known in her line of work as Mistress Sofia, revealed the secret kinks her clientele find pleasurable in her latest appearance on the Hushed Podcast. “Everything is … Read more

Laid off? Reach out to everyone in your network

Laid off? Reach out to everyone in your network

Ashley Maguire had it made — or at least that’s how it seemed last spring. The 27-year-old Wisconsin native was preparing to move to New York City after being promoted to loan processor team lead at Better.com. She had survived numerous rounds of layoffs, was well-liked and received praise from her boss. Suddenly, none of … Read more

Can I be fired for using medical marijuana?

Can I be fired for using medical marijuana?

My wife and I are over 60, and we both have conditions that are treated with medical marijuana. We both work at companies that do random drug tests. Can we be fired if we get tested and cannabis is detected? It depends. Even though cannabis is legal in New York, an employer is free to … Read more

I escaped hustle culture — now I’m a proud stay-at-home wife

I escaped hustle culture — now I’m a proud stay-at-home wife

This woman lives a charmed life as a stay-at-home wife. A so-called “feminine lifestyle coach” — known on TikTok as femfitflow — has revealed why she ditched “hustle culture” and left her job, choosing to forever be a housewife. She shared a clip about how her life has improved as a stay-at-home wife rather than … Read more

Need Christmas cash? Want to spread joy? Get Santa suited up

Need Christmas cash? Want to spread joy? Get Santa suited up

By day, Dana B. Friedman, 63, is a trial attorney at Kleinberg & Friedman law firm downtown. By night, the Kew Gardens resident transforms into ol’ Saint Nick, donating “truckloads of toys” to charities, something he started doing after 9/11 by giving back to first responders’ families. “I hope the kids get out of it … Read more

Can I stop my co-worker from talking about politics?

Can I stop my co-worker from talking about politics?

We are back in the office and a colleague in the same general workspace talks loudly on the phone about his political views. I find it offensive. Is there anything that I can do? Is it the fact that he is discussing politics that’s offensive to you, or is it his particular views? Politics shouldn’t … Read more

Nun who won ‘The Voice’ has left the order for a brand new career

Nun who won ‘The Voice’ has left the order for a brand new career

A nun who won Italy’s version of “The Voice” has once again shocked fans — announcing her decision to abandon her religious lifestyle to move to Spain and become a waitress. Cristina Scuccia, 34, also known as Sister Cristina, stunned the judges during her blind audition for the reality show in 2014 with a cover … Read more

My boss doesn’t like my face piercing — what can I do?

My boss doesn’t like my face piercing — what can I do?

I got a couple of small face piercings and my employer said that I had to remove them otherwise I would lose my job. I have always been rated a top performer, so how does my face piercing have anything to do with my ability to do my job? Can they do this? What is … Read more

Pong inventor made Steve Jobs work night shift because of his bad B.O.

Pong inventor made Steve Jobs work night shift because of his bad B.O.

Allan Alcorn was desperate when he hired a young college dropout named Steve Jobs. Atari, the fledgling computer games company he worked for, was scrambling to staff up after the sudden success of its first game, Pong. Now, here was a young hippie in sandals, waiting in reception and asking for a job as a … Read more

How to maximize your college journey and land a good job

How to maximize your college journey and land a good job

Soon, high school graduates will be making monumental decisions that will determine their future quality of life. These decisions include whether to attend college; if so, where; and what degree program to pursue. Research shows that while not guaranteeing career success, a college degree often affords students more control over their destiny and enables a … Read more

These are the most in-demand study paths for career success

These are the most in-demand study paths for career success

The job market is great today, but when the class of 2027 tosses their graduation hats into the air and begin searching for work, the world may be a different place. Worry not — we’ve got you covered. Using data from the experts at the World Economic Forum and Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are … Read more

I was fired via email — do I have a right to know why?

I was fired via email — do I have a right to know why?

What is it with these tech companies firing everyone remotely? I got my pink slip from Meta email with instructions for how to turn in my equipment, badge, collect severance, unemployment, etc., and I haven’t spoken to one human being. My exit interview was via an automated system, too. I don’t even know why I … Read more