Why searching for jobs is becoming harder for millions of unemployed Americans: survey

Why searching for jobs is becoming harder for millions of unemployed Americans: survey

Eight in ten unemployed Americans are struggling to find the motivation to continue their job search, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 unemployed adults explored the emotional and practical fallbacks of being displaced, finding that just 23% are consistently motivated. On the other hand, 31% have admittedly stopped actively searching, and 35% said … Read more

Nicole Kidman’s unemployed niece begs for a job after moving to London: ‘Totally stupid decision’

Nicole Kidman’s unemployed niece begs for a job after moving to London: ‘Totally stupid decision’

Nicole Kidman’s niece has revealed that she’s currently in between jobs after packing up and making the “risky” move to London. Lucia Hawley, 26, had recently made the big move from Australia to the UK, but admitted that she’s finding it difficult to get situated without a steady income. In her latest Substack blog, the former presenter — … Read more

Unemployed adults claim lying on resume is key to landing a job: ‘Not one word is true’

Unemployed adults claim lying on resume is key to landing a job: ‘Not one word is true’

They said what? In a time where nearly half of Gen Z lies on their job applications — it’s no surprise that they’re also fibbing on their resume to land a job. While many Americans are riding the unemployed bus — one jobless individual named Noah Reedy said the trick is to just Pinocchio your … Read more

I traveled to 15 different countries while unemployed and only spent $25 a day — here’s how I did it

I traveled to 15 different countries while unemployed and only spent  a day — here’s how I did it

If the dreamy idea of traveling out of the country makes your wallet scream, this one globetrotter shared how she traveled the world for only — wait for it — $25 a day. Only spending $25 a day for accommodation, travel, food and activities sounds like a pipe dream, but freelance writer Lydia Swinscoe managed … Read more

Exclusive | Unemployed man makes custom, Croc-style shoes for NYC sculptures

Exclusive | Unemployed man makes custom, Croc-style shoes for NYC sculptures

This viral art project is a real Croc. A mystery artist won’t rest until every NYC sculpture with feet — or paws — is wearing a pair of Crocs. “I have always wanted to do something creative with Crocs, because I have been a huge fan of them for the longest time,” said the mystery … Read more

Dear Abby: My unemployed husband smells, drinks, and has nothing to live for

Dear Abby: My unemployed husband smells, drinks, and has nothing to live for

DEAR ABBY: My husband is miserable. Five years ago, he was fired from his job of more than 25 years, and the small issues he had with depression, alcohol and smoking have multiplied exponentially. He sleeps until 10 or 11 a.m., showers only two or three times a week, rarely eats and has a drink … Read more

Unemployed Gen Zers are using a #Desperate LinkedIn banner now: ‘How is anyone going to know that I need a job?’

Unemployed Gen Zers are using a #Desperate LinkedIn banner now: ‘How is anyone going to know that I need a job?’

Looking desperate is no longer a red flag — at least on LinkedIn. Unemployed people who are open to work are now being transparent about their urgent need for a new role, adorning their profiles with a new LinkedIn banner that reads “#Desperate.” “LinkedIn is a platform that’s made for networking and connecting with people, and … Read more

Men who are unemployed would rather their female partner be out of work: study

Men who are unemployed would rather their female partner be out of work: study

Men who are unemployed and in heterosexual relationships where the woman is the breadwinner would rather their partner be out of work, a new study found. Over 42,000 people from nine European countries were analyzed by researchers at the University of Bath in the UK, finding that when the woman was the household’s financial provider, … Read more