Happy hour? More like solo hour. A study by HR platform Nectar found that more than two-thirds of workers crave closer colleague connections — with a whopping 80% of 18- to 24-year-olds longing for a work bestie. In a pre-COVID world, grabbing drinks with coworkers or bonding over a daily Sweetgreen salad was a sacred … Read more
Call them the number-crunching comeback kids. While baby boomers are clocking out of the accounting profession in droves — with 340,000 ditching the gig in just five years — Gen Z is jumping into the spreadsheet saddle, giving the so-called “boring” career a serious glow-up. Faced with a major talent shortage, the field is getting … Read more
A British boss has been left bemused and baffled after a Gen Zer insisted on looking like a breakfast plate during her job interview – no, seriously. Aidan Cramer is the co-founder of AIApply, an app that uses artificial intelligence to help workers write cover letters, apply for jobs and ultimately secure interviews. The boss … Read more
Pro-Israel comedian and actor Michael Rapaport claimed on Monday that he’s had a difficult time finding acting jobs due to his outspoken support for Israel. Despite reportedly missing out on Hollywood opportunities due to his pro-Israel advocacy, Rapaport said that he has “not the slightest bit of regret” in an interview with i24 News. When … Read more
For Nat Cedillo, jet-setting from one hotspot city to another each week is no cheap thrill. It’s a necessary evil of her pricey, punishing super-commute. “I travel from Mexico City to New York City so that I can attend my law school classes,” Cedillo, 30, an aspiring intellectual property attorney, tells The Post. “It’s exhausting, … Read more
Exacting workplace revenge is dirty work — but these peeved peons don’t mind the mess. Aggravated, burned out and cranky 9-to-5ers are virally revealing their most “unhinged” hacks for getting payback after being wronged by a colleague, manager or high-level executive. It’s cruelly clever cattiness that’ll leave you screaming: “Oh shift!.” Social media savages are using … Read more
He’s working three jobs — but not doing any overtime Damien, an IT support agent who requested to use a pseudonym out of fear of professional repercussions, told Business Insider that he’s actually juggling multiple jobs simultaneously — and raking in a big paycheck as a result. “I just have a hard time saying no, because … Read more
A woman named Grace Warner asked in a TikTok video, a loaded question most exhausted corporate America employees are thinking: “Creatives, what’s a job that doesn’t make you hate life but still covers your rent?” The self-proclaimed underpaid employee expressed her frustration with the challenge of maintaining financial security while pursuing something that ignites a … Read more
In New York City, there’s still at least one place left untouched by modern tech. At Gramercy Typewriter Co., there isn’t a screen in sight — the most advanced piece of technology may just be the cordless landline phone propped up on a counter. “I prefer to type someone a letter over an email any … Read more
She’s really cleaning up. A stay-at-home mother’s work is never really done. It is, however, worth a sizable stipend, according to married mom Amber Aubrey. So, the pro homemaker claims to hit her hubby with a nearly $3,000 weekly fee for cooking, sweeping and breastfeeding. Stay-at-home mom Amber Aubrey virally claimed to command a staggering $2,700 … Read more
You may have been misdiagnosed with burnout. Instead, “boreout syndrome” is sweeping cubicles across the country, Forbes reports. Rather than being overwhelmed, the hallmark symptom of burnout, employees who are “bored-out” exhibit disengagement, feeling underwhelmed and are mentally clocked out, according to the outlet. “Boreout” is the latest workplace trend hitting cubicles across the country. … Read more
Enough is enough. An HR, employee named Sunny Lena took to TikTok to share some of the most bizarre reasons she had to fire people. In the two-part video series, the Minnesota worker rattled off a list of the wildest behaviors she witnessed at her job that forced her to say, “You’re fired” to employees. … Read more
Employers are luring workers back to their cubicles with the prospect of more “me time.” As more companies require employees return to the office after years of remote work, they are also enticing colleagues with specialty vacation days meant for wellness, rest and recharging. According to Axios, corporate hubs like New York and Miami have … Read more
They’re dressing like Jobs while on the job. Members of Generation Z are crafting their own Steve Jobs-style uniforms for the workplace, saying outfit repetition gives them a sense of control over their burgeoning careers amid economic uncertainty. The late Apple founder was famous for his signature style: black turtlenecks, Levi’s 501s, and New Balance … Read more
Cooking, cleaning, corralling the kids — it sounds like the to-do list of a modern-day Cinderella. But, instead, that’s stay-at-home dad Kerry Johnson’s new daily routine. In September, the Utah father of six ditched a high-paying job — which forced him to work 60-hour weeks — to live the life of a “tradwife.” And not only … Read more
Gen Zers are actively fleeing their desks for a very 2025 reason. If you’re wondering where all the young office workers are, check your watch. It might be sweet treat time. With their firm boundaries, baggy jeans, and rolled-eye approach to traditional hierarchal structures, the youngest working generation has introduced snack time into office life. … Read more
How much would you pay to shorten your NYC commute? Astoria resident Sam Ressler, 26, shelled out $1,200 to reclaim precious minutes, speeding up the daily trek to and from his SoHo office in a novel new way — with a pair of motorized Moonwalkers Aero shoes. Like a pair of rollerskates that require less effort — or … Read more
Gen Z has a new way to determine if someone is “old.” According to one Reddit user, your email might be giving away your age. The writer shared that she gave a Gen Z coworker her personal email address, which is just her full name “at” gmail.com with no additional letters or numbers. The young … Read more
Hollywood has yet to recover the jobs in film and television production that were lost when strikes by writers and actors brought production to a halt in 2023 as the industry was shifting, according to a report released Thursday. The report by the Otis College of Art and Design found that jobs in the entertainment … Read more
When it comes to parenting style, Alexandra Rutkay’s got it in the bag. Unwilling to forgo fab fashions for frumpy mommy gear, the Upper East Sider dreamed up a designer diaper carrier that’s now affording her the life of her dreams. “We just made seven figures,” Rutkay, 41, married mom and founder of posh baby bag … Read more