Gen Z woman fumes after quitting her job and not being thanked: ‘Welcome to the real world’

Gen Z woman fumes after quitting her job and not being thanked: ‘Welcome to the real world’

A young Australian woman has shared her shock at not being “thanked” or farewelled on the last day of the job she had been at for six years. Keeley Pejovic took to TikTok yesterday after quitting her job at a Gold Coast Woolworths to complain that none of her co-workers or managers “cared” that it … Read more

I’ve earned $1M carving pumpkins after quitting my job as a mortgage broker

I’ve earned M carving pumpkins after quitting my job as a mortgage broker

He just wanted to be the “cool neighbor” on Halloween — now, he’s squashing the competition. A former mortgage broker became a professional pumpkin carver after his impressive artwork stunned friends and family, earning him an estimated $1 million over a decade. When he was whittling pumpkin exteriors full time, California gourd artist Alex Wer was … Read more

The disturbing reason why men are quitting therapy

The disturbing reason why men are quitting therapy

After centuries of toxic masculinity and the notion that manliness means boys can’t cry and grown men don’t talk about their feelings, a therapist’s client list has taken a giant gendered swing. “I definitely think, especially since COVID, that there’s been a lot more messaging around mental health, getting support and that it’s OK not to be … Read more

I made hundreds of thousands of dollars on OnlyFans — but now I’m quitting this unstable industry

I made hundreds of thousands of dollars on OnlyFans — but now I’m quitting this unstable industry

An Australian star of explicit videos has said she’s quitting the industry because of its “unstable nature.” Lucy Banks, who has made more than $1 million [Australian] sharing adult content on OnlyFans, announced her departure from the platform on Thursday. In a statement, the Western Australian woman claimed that despite significantly contributing to the site’s … Read more

Why ‘loud quitting’ is not recommended by job experts

Why ‘loud quitting’ is not recommended by job experts

Some employees who are fed up with their bosses or jobs are turning to social media to quit in a vocal and viral way, declaring they’re leaving their jobs on such social media platforms as TikTok or Instagram Live.  This behavior may seem amusing, even something that could make the unhappy employee go viral and become an … Read more

Gen Z’er who sparked quiet quitting trend says it wasn’t the answer

Gen Z’er who sparked quiet quitting trend says it wasn’t the answer

Don’t quiet quit — just quit! Zaid Khan inadvertently helped fuel the quiet quitting trend last year when he posted a TikTok video about it, but now says the practice only filled him with “looming fear” and “existential dread.” The 25-year-old was working a remote tech job while living with his parents, but wasn’t feeling … Read more

In workaholic Japan, ‘job-leaving agents’ help avoid quitting awkwardly

In workaholic Japan, ‘job-leaving agents’ help avoid quitting awkwardly

TOKYO (AP) — In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters. And that’s considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko,” or “job-leaving agents.” Dozens of such services have sprung up in the last several years to help people who simply want out. “Imagine a messy … Read more

Gen Zers are ‘live quitting’ their jobs on social media — here’s why

Gen Zers are ‘live quitting’ their jobs on social media — here’s why

The “great resignation,” coined by organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz to describe the wave of employees leaving their jobs post-pandemic, has brought a plethora of new and unique methods for employees to resign. While quiet quitting has definitely made the headlines, there’s another resignation trend rapidly gaining popularity among Gen Z and Millennials in particular – … Read more

I’m quitting my day job — to clean houses in my underwear

I’m quitting my day job — to clean houses in my underwear

She works hard for the money. A UK woman has revealed that she makes nearly $83 an hour by cleaning houses — in just her underwear. “I love being naked and love cleaning, so it was a win-win with great rates of pay,” Rhiannon, 32, told Caters. Rhiannon, who is a beautician, now works part … Read more

Forget quiet quitting — the newest trend is quiet hiring

Forget quiet quitting — the newest trend is quiet hiring

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

Christina Applegate hints at quitting acting amid MS battle: ‘I don’t have that in me’

Christina Applegate hints at quitting acting amid MS battle: ‘I don’t have that in me’

The SAG Awards will be a “big deal” for Christina Applegate. The “Married… with Children” alum, 51, revealed that the upcoming Screen Actor’s Guild Awards this month will most likely be her final one as she deals with Multiple sclerosis disease. “It’s my last awards show as an actor probably, so it’s kind of a … Read more

Kourtney Kardashian ‘finally’ has her ‘energy’ back 10 months after quitting IVF

Kourtney Kardashian ‘finally’ has her ‘energy’ back 10 months after quitting IVF

Kourtney Kardashian is “finally” starting to feel normal again after her IVF treatments caused weight gain and menopause-like symptoms. “Finally started getting my energy back 10 months after IVF, for anyone else going through it, it gets better!” the 43-year-old wrote on her Instagram Story on Thursday, alongside a snap of her treadmill workout. Kardashian and husband … Read more

No wonder Gen Z is quiet quitting — they’re too scared to take lunch

No wonder Gen Z is quiet quitting — they’re too scared to take lunch

Though he’s been working as an investment bank analyst for more than a year, one NYC man said he only remembers ever taking two 20-minute lunch breaks. “As crazy as it sounds, stepping away and being not responsive for more than 15 minutes can be seen as lazy and reflect poorly,” the 23-year-old, who asked … Read more