New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. For the last few years, it seems like Ozempic has been the main drug calling the shots in weight loss. But now, some health experts — and hordes of social … Read more
This boss was dead serious when she asked an employee to “adjust” the date of his father’s funeral for the sake of the job. A bereaved breadwinner is blowing the whistle on his unsympathetic manager after she allegedly requested he reschedule his dearly departed dad’s memorial “because other teammates took leave at the same time.” “She is … Read more
The Devil is in the details — of his paycheck. An extra in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” went viral for revealing his salary for starring in three seconds of the movie, which he filmed for 15 hours last summer. However, first-time actor Matthew Ables revealed to The Post what he really made after subtracting … Read more
They’re collecting hefty checks without breaking a sweat. Clocking in and cashing out is as easy as pie in the era of remote work. And now, wannabe employees without undergraduate degrees are able to make bank thanks to the prevalence of high-paying posts that don’t require higher education certifications. “More companies are shifting their hiring … Read more
They’re loud. They’re massive. And, if you live anywhere near one, you probably don’t want it in your backyard. But for a growing crop of young electricians, America’s data center boom isn’t a nuisance — it’s a jackpot. While a February poll from Blue Rose Research found that 52% of Americans oppose data centers being … Read more
They gave the company a taste of their own HR medicine. Whether or not you agree with a company policy set into place by HR, you unfortunately still have to obey it. That’s what one employee thought they were doing, but quickly learned the hard way that sometimes those same rules are bent when it … Read more
San Diego’s viral “work-from-the-beach” craze may be getting hauled back to shore after city officials shut down future mass remote-work meetups unless organizers obtain costly permits. An “office on the sand” event at Law Street Beach in March drew more than 100 workers sporting laptops and surfboards for a morning of coworking by the ocean … Read more
Genius anxiety hack or just a hack that should be sacked? Some 19% of adults have an anxiety disorder, with Gen Zers notably packing panic pouches to calm themselves down. Those struggling with anxiety are reaching for any relief they can find — even if it means testing their own solutions. An over-the-counter one-two punch … Read more
It’s Z ya later to NYC! Times Square’s twinkle and the bright lights of Broadway may fascinate googly-eyed Gen Zers. But it’s an allure most whippersnappers — namely, recent college graduates — simply can’t afford, owing to the sky-high cost of Big Apple living. So, rather than letting the 20-somethings go for broke in the boroughs, experts ranked … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 59-year-old divorced woman living with my 54-year-old boyfriend. We have lived together for seven months. He purchased the home we live in. Since we have lived here, I have made all the house payments. I also pay for the internet, utilities and all the groceries. We have four cats and … Read more
Raise your hand if you hate, or have ever hated, your boss. You are not alone, folks. A recent study conducted by HR experts Ken and Debra Corey, authors of “Bad Bosses Ruin Lives,” found that 99.6% of respondents have suffered under the leadership of a bad boss. Based on their research, the duo found … Read more
Well-rounded. A new image from the Artemis II Orion spacecraft, currently en route home from its journey to the Moon, reveals Earth for what it is: a glorious sphere. This is news because an alarming number of our fellow human beings subscribe to the belief that the Earth is actually flat and that a shadowy … Read more
What a time to be alive. Oftentimes, when the phrase “midlife crisis” is thrown around, many think of our parents making impulsive decisions, like buying a fancy sports car or quitting a job to pick up an out-of-character hobby. But for millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, a midlife crisis looks a bit different. … Read more
New research reveals what 9-5ers have long understood: the five-day workweek is a waste of time. A report from nonprofit advocacy group 4 Day Week Global found that employees can accomplish as much in a 33-hour workweek as in a 38-hour workweek. Experts maintain the 5-hour gap is filled not with productivity but procrastination. Nonprofit advocacy group 4 … Read more
These New Yorkers are working themselves to death, literally. Sure, earning an honest living is laudable, but it can also be lethal depending on the occupational hazards that come with the job. And, unfortunately, in and around NYC, the hard workers who wear hard hats have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, per grisly new … Read more
Deceitful delivery? A new report reveals that Grubhub knowingly schemed to cheat its couriers out of minimum wage. According to Streetsblog, in 2024, the popular food delivery service began outsourcing a percentage of its orders to Relay, another delivery app exempt from NYC delivery-app minimum-wage requirements. Essentially and legally, starting in 2024, if you ordered … Read more
The scene is right out of the 1950s with students pecking away at manual typewriters, the machines dinging at the end of each line. Once each semester, Grit Matthias Phelps, a German language instructor at Cornell University, introduces her students to the raw feeling of typing without online assistance. No screens, online dictionaries, spellcheckers, or delete … Read more
We’re gonna need a stronger pill. Each year, the seasonal allergy warnings grow louder — as does the chorus of sniffling, sneezing and hacking. You can blame warmer temperatures, which “extend the duration of the pollen season,” and pollutants in the air that “can increase the potency of pollen allergens,” NYU Langone allergist Dr. Stephanie … Read more
Your awful manager may actually be the death of you. It’s no secret that a bad boss can make your job harder — and make you miserable. But it’s not just the Sunday Scaries you need to look out for: A narcissistic boss can have a serious impact on your health, too. Even if they’re … Read more
Oh, gimme a break! Newcomers to the workforce are already in need of respites from the rat race. So, they’re ditching the daily grind to enjoy a little midweek mindfulness in nature amid the rising “green days” movement. “I’m really enjoying my day off from work,” raved a 28-year-old law office assistant, in part, while … Read more