A Gen Zer allegedly rejected for a “shoo-in” job due to her age has been spilling her guts — and a few tears — on social media. Ticked off TikTokker @fungalmicrobe managed to snag a fair bit of sympathy after sharing a disheartening conversation with a hiring manager — who reportedly denied her a role the twentysomething assumed would … Read more
If New Yorker Caroline Colvin can make it here, she’ll make it anywhere — her full-time job in Baltimore, for example. Unlike countless 9-to-5ers commuting from small hometowns into big cities for big checks, this Gen Z gal is doing things backwards. “I’m a reverse super-commuter,” Midtown resident Colvin, 23, told The Post. Colvin, a … Read more
Gen Z’s all a bot getting the job done Fast-tracking it up the corporate ladder is now just a few clicks away, per new data which finds that 82% of youngish hotshots lean on artificial intelligence to do their work. An eye-popping 88% say the use of advanced technology helps them overcome “task paralysis.” It’s an affliction, … Read more
It’s the most maligned time of the year, folks. Mercury retrograde is here to throw a wrench, elbow and faux pas into your best-laid plans for peace and merriment this holiday season. Because Mercury governs communication and commerce, its retrograde cycle has a direct bearing on both our personal and professional lives. Contrary to the terminology, … Read more
I really thought that baking was it for me, but when I found classes and a job I found my motivation actually didn’t go past my home kitchen. I’m looking to reroute to another of my interests but now I’m starting to doubt myself. How do I know if a passion is strong enough to … Read more
Move over, tummy tea — wellness influencers are raving about a new technique that they say can banish bloating, boost digestion and even promote weight loss. A growing number of TikTok users are obsessed with videos of navel pulling, in which health and beauty gurus massage a few drops of castor oil into their belly … Read more
Not all psychopaths are created equal. In America, about 1.2% of adult men and 0.3% to 0.7% of adult women are considered to have clinically significant levels of psychopathic traits, according to the American Psychological Association. But how do you know if a psychopath is in your life — particularly in the workplace? Some warning … Read more
Jaleel White is hitting back at his “Family Matters” co-stars’ comments about his alleged “difficult” behavior on the beloved ’90s sitcom set. White, 47, stopped by SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live” this week to promote “Growing Up Urkel,” his newly-published memoir about his life growing up as the nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel on “Family Matters” from 1989 to 1998. During … Read more
Australians are miserable at work, according to recent data. Not only do nearly half of Aussie workers report being unhappy at work, we’re also spending record amounts of time there, with one study finding we’ve increased the hours we work per week and decreased our overall work/life balance scores. And while companies insist they’re trying … Read more
It seems more and more people these days have a side hustle — even teenagers. Especially teens, perhaps. New data has found that 2 in 5 teenagers are actively earning money online in the US. What’s more, an increasing number of 12- to 18-year-olds are earning more money through digital channels than they are through … Read more
I’m working from home in a new job and, honestly, I don’t have enough to do. I’ve offered to help out my colleagues, but was told not to worry, there are slow periods occasionally. I have to submit a daily log and I don’t want to look unproductive. I’m also going crazy doing “busy work.” … Read more
My company has had serious cash flow issues for over a year. They currently owe me $15,000 in back pay. I’ve finally accepted an offer elsewhere, but before I jump ship, I’d like to get the money I’m owed. How can I do this? Once I leave, I’ll just be ghosted. They legally owe you … Read more
A lawyer has sparked a major online debate after sharing a work chat message from a junior colleague that she claims left her “speechless.” Ayushi Doshi works as an advocate at a firm in Mumbai, India, and recently took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a message she received from her young colleague informing her … Read more
This one is for the homies. Homebodies who prefer chilling out in their humble abodes to hanging out at the club can now do it right by following this formula for having the “perfect” night. Returning home from work by 5:30 p.m., washing away the ills of the day with a 19-minute shower, scarfing down copious … Read more
Whoopi Goldberg has a confession. The 68-year-old revealed on Tuesday’s episode of “The View” that she relates to the struggles of the working class. “I appreciate that people are having a hard time. Me too. I work for a living,” Goldberg said following a Hot Topic segment surrounding Donald Trump’s second-term presidency. Whoopi Goldberg on “The … Read more
A woman has revealed what it was like to have her boyfriend in prison for eight months. Alice Jane met her boyfriend Kyle through a friend. Kyle needed a house mate and Jane’s friend was it. Jane was helping her move in when she saw Kyle. Immediately, she thought he was cute. The pair ended … Read more
Rachael Ray and her husband of nearly 20 years have a “weird way” of providing a balance in their marriage. During the third episode of Ray’s new podcast, “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead,” Ray invited guest Jacques Pépin to discuss the importance of marriage. Ray told the French chef that she and her husband, musician and lawyer John … Read more
At the end of a typical day, electrician Chris Bornschein, 37, Lindenhurst resident and Marine Corps veteran, is ready to unwind. “People tend to think I’m lazy because when I get home, I don’t want to do anything but relax, but for me, that’s the best way to manage it all,” said Bornschein Bornschein, a … Read more
My boss is crowing all over the office about the election results but I’m not as happy about it. Can I say something to him? I don’t want him to know my leanings in case he holds it against me. Some are crowing, others are crying, which is why you should leave politics for the … Read more
I’m a veteran and I’ve had no luck in job interviews. I’m not asked about my time in the military, they only want work experience. I don’t really have any, since I enlisted at 18. I served in the Iraq War. Shouldn’t that count for something? How do I get past this? First of all, … Read more