A Mormon mom dubbed “queen of the trad wives” is speaking out about her life on a remote ranch raising eight children, where she milks cows, makes food from scratch and gives birth without pain relief. Hannah Neeleman, 34, was an aspiring ballerina studying at New York’s prestigious Juilliard School when she met her now-husband, … Read more
After years of remote work, Gen Z is glamorizing office culture. From posting “Get Ready With Me” videos modeling their #OfficeSiren and #CorpCore looks to bragging about free snacks, Gen Z is thrilled to be going into the office. “It was exciting — I was coming from a job in retail and it was nice … Read more
This couple is riding the wave of their new life. Surfers Marjolein and her partner An ditched their regular jobs and homes to move to a remote tropical island, live off the land and surf any time they wanted. The couple moved to a remote tropical island to live off the land and surf any time … Read more
They thought he was sending out an SOS. A modern-day adventurer had his social media followers quaking in their gumboots — thinking the sailor-influencer was stranded — after an innocent post touting his location more than thousand miles from land in every direction. The video, showing the intrepid explorer going for a swim in the South … Read more
A remote tribe in Brazil has become bitterly divided nine months after gaining access to satellite internet via Elon Musk’s Starlink service. The 2,000-member Marubo tribe, who live along the Ituí River deep in the Amazon rainforest, were connected to the World Wide Web last September after 20 antennas were donated to them by American … Read more
Gone are the days when you have to log years or decades at a company before they approve you for remote work flexibility. Now, that once hard-earned perk is expected straight out of the gate. In a recent survey from FlexJobs, 40% of Gen Z respondents stated that remote-work options were important to them, with … Read more
WASHINGTON – A federal program designed to provide internet access to low-income households is set to run out of funding during May, meaning millions of people could have to adapt to life without having online access. The Affordable Connectivity Program began during the pandemic and provides more than 23 million households with subsidies destined to … Read more
Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses. The poll of 2,000 employed Americans — split evenly among travelers and hotel workers — found 52% of them would use their vacation travels as a chance to work remotely and 29% … Read more
Ciao, remote workers! Italy has launched a digital nomad visa to allow remote workers to live and work in the country long-term. The visa went into effect on April 4, permitting foreigners to remain in the country for up to a year. It can be renewed annually. The digital nomad visa went into effect on … Read more
According to FlexJobs, a job finding agency for remote and flexible work, 95% of people want some sort of work from home, whether hybrid or full. On the heels of that finding, they released their Top 100 list of top companies for remote work in 2024. Some of the primo companies may surprise you: CVS … Read more
A job posting for Antarctica-based positions is turning a few heads. The U.K. Antarctic Heritage Trust is looking to hire five people for a five-month stint at the world’s southernmost post office in Antarctica — including someone to sort mail and count the number of penguins in the area. “From counting penguins to sorting mail … Read more
It’s steeling the limelight. A strange and gigantic steel monolith was recently spotted on a hill in Wales — one of several mysterious Toblerone-like structures that have popped up around the globe in recent years. They have evoked online conspiracy theories of aliens and extraterrestrial beings. The latest futuristic-looking installation, found in Wales’ Hay-on-Wye region, … Read more
Fast food is typically a budget-friendly option for a quick meal, though in recent days it no longer seems to be as cheap, approaching nearly $20 for a combo meal. While those lower-cost burgers aren’t so long behind us, looking back at the costs of fast food in the 90s could make your jaw drop, … Read more
She could bear-ly contain her excitement. A Gen Zer moved back into her childhood cabin in Homer, Alaska, last year — even though it has no running water or heat — and temperatures have reached 24 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Karma Wilcox, 19, was born in California and raised in the breathtaking two-story cabin by … Read more
Let it snow — and let the children have a real day off from school. That’s what city moms and dads said Tuesday, as 3.2 inches fell in Central Park, making for the snowiest day since January, 2022. Across the five boroughs, NYC public schools closed their campuses due to the storm but still held … Read more
The number of Americans working from the comfort of their own home soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the rise of remote work comes with a potentially painful ramification for many employees during the tax-filing season. Depending on where you live and where your employer is based, you may be subject to the income tax … Read more
It’s never too early to start scoping out summer beach rentals. Here’s one, on a private island of the coast of Ireland, that’s entirely free — in fact, they’ll pay you and a bestie to spend the entire season. Stunningly picturesque, Great Blasket Island has a seal colony, endless ocean views, memorable scenery and prehistoric sites. But … Read more
Sea la vie — a 21-year-old woman is sharing what life is like on Pitcairn Island, a remote spot in the South Pacific that only has about 50 residents. “This place is paradise,” Torika Christian told the Daily Mail this week. “We welcome everyone with open arms and after spending some time away, I know that I wouldn’t … Read more
I was hired for a 100% remote work-from-home position. Now, all of my work assignments are far from where I live. I am being tasked with airplane travel, long days and work far from home. I spoke to HR and they said this would be minor fieldwork maybe 5% of the time but my manager … Read more
It’s the Hunchback of Work From Home. First becoming in vogue during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work continues to be the modus operandi for many employees today. However, researchers claim the human race could suffer a frightening devolution should we continue working from home — which apparently includes sprouting gnarled troll hands and a hunchback … Read more