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
The ladies of Gen Z are making history — but for all the wrong reasons. Would-be career gals in their late teens and early 20s are out of work and in a rut, according to startling new data that deems Gen Z women as the new face of unemployment. But the disgraceful designation isn’t due … Read more
He said, she said. Imagine getting fired before you even start your new job? That’s unfortunately what happened to this poor soul, who was given the wrong details about their start date — and then got fired by their employer, because they thought the new hire never showed up. Who’s in the wrong here? This … Read more
After sending out more than 1,000 job applications without so much as a nibble, Florida college grad Sam Rabinowitz took matters into his own hands — and cruised Wall Street carrying a placard begging for a chance. “Tried LinkedIn. Tried Email. Now Trying Wall Street. Looking for a Finance/Trading Internship or Entry-Level Position. Dedicated. Hungry. … Read more
Oh no, he didn’t. A woman’s boyfriend didn’t tell her he quit his job — and then accused her of being unsupportive when she didn’t want to pay the full rent they once split. The frustrated girlfriend took to the r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC Reddit forum to vent about her situation — which has since been deleted. This … Read more
He’s too old for this. A Gen Xer sparked a fiery conversation about ageism in the workplace — and many agreed with his sentiment. “I may never ever get hired again,” Bradley Richardson, a 58-year-old who now peddles ‘adulting’ courses online, said in an Instagram video. He claimed that despite having skills and experience, he … Read more
Long recognized for its affordable housing and low cost of living, McAllen, TX, emerged as a COVID-19 pandemic-era boomtown—but that surge has since reversed. McAllen—a city of 146,000 people situated just a few miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border—experienced the sharpest decline in popularity among local homebuyers over the past six years, according to a new report from Realtor.com®. … Read more
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
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
A Mississippi mother claims she, her teenage son, and his friends were fired from their job at a Mississippi Burger King after a social media post she made proudly showing off the boys for taking the summer gig and staying away from street violence went viral. Manager Shakayla Dixon hired her 15-year-old son, Corderrion Valentine, … Read more
I worked for a cannabis shop that apparently was not licensed. It was promptly shut down without any notice, and my employer owes me for two weeks of pay. What can I do? Can I collect unemployment? Good luck! Your chances of collecting back pay from an illegal proprietor is about as likely as New … Read more
My boss fired me because I spoke back to a customer who was being extremely rude to me. Do I have to tolerate this sort of abusive behavior? Can I sue my employer for not protecting my rights? The old saying “the customer is always right” is actually wrong. We’ve all seen those customers whose … Read more
Talk about ill-gotten gains. As sick as it might sound, mental health issues among young people are at an all-time high. Due to the rise of Gen Zers with “common mental disorders” (CMD), such as anxiety and depression — spurred by everyday issues like breakups, meeting deadlines and the pressures of social media — employees in their … Read more
In the market for a new job? A talent acquisition manager is sharing a surefire tip for getting noticed by hiring specialists. “If you’re applying for 100-plus jobs, you are wasting your time,” Gretchen Wiegerink, who works for a staffing agency, declared in a trending TikTok last week. “Being on the job market is a … Read more
Amid a seemingly growing list of major company layoffs in 2024, one billionaire bond fund manager is raising questions over some data. During an interview on “Making Money with Charles Payne,” DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach, known as the “Bond King,” pointed out state unemployment numbers he described as “hard to believe.” “Amazingly, 88% of … Read more
It’s a job, well, done? Getting fired is an unpleasant experience most would rather downplay. But one recently laid-off laborer — who very suddenly lost her tech post with website security service Cloudflare — decided to document the “traumatizing” experience on video, subsequently broadcasting her plight on social media. “Can you explain for me why Brittany Pietsch … Read more
A woman has lost her entire life savings after falling victim to an elaborate employment scam. Brisbane mom Nikki, who requested to keep her surname private due to safety concerns, found herself desperate for work after her husband’s debilitating medical conditions required her to become his full-time carer earlier this year. The 53-year-old exclusively told … 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
Every year, on the first Monday of September, Americans celebrate Labor Day, the federal holiday established in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland. The origins of the holiday date back 140 years. It was first celebrated in New York City in accordance with the Central Labor Union, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In the late 1800s, American laborers … Read more
The parents of China’s youth are stepping up to make sure their children are living a stable life — all while having their kids wait on them hand and foot. The hashtags #fulltimedaughter, #fulltimeson and #fulltimechildren are taking root in China with a thread on Douban, similar to Reddit, with 4,000 members on the full-time … Read more