A Columbia-trained psychiatrist is on a mission to democratize good mental health. “There are the boring things that every doctor will tell you about, like, nutrition is good, your sleep is good, your movement is OK,” Dr. Judith Joseph told The Post. “I talk about different things that most doctors don’t.” In her upcoming book, … Read more
It’s time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make. “On a professional level, work friends can be trusted people to whom we can turn for professional advice and feedback, whether it’s how to tackle a specific challenge we … Read more
I have a Zoom interview scheduled with three managers. I haven’t interviewed for a very long time and never by Zoom. Is it OK to reference notes? I’m really nervous about it. If it makes you feel better, take some comfort in the fact that you can do the interview from the comfort of your … Read more
We will rock you. On Tuesday, three “airplane” sized asteroids will be shooting by the planet, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The first is an 84-foot one that will be 1,130,000 miles away, followed by a 110-foot space rock at a distance of 2,130,000 miles, and then a 140-foot asteroid at 2,440,000 miles. And, … Read more
Just when I thought the racialized madness of 2020 was floating away — that it had being destroyed by reason and sanity. It’s back. And on Zoom no less, the medium of choice for the crazy Covid era. With a woman of color on the Democratic ticket, progressives have fallen back on their worst instincts: … 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 regularly emails me on the weekends. There’s nothing urgent that can’t wait until Monday, and while she doesn’t explicitly say that she expects an immediate response, I feel the pressure to do so, but this is intrusive of my personal time. Should I wait until Monday to respond and hope she gets the … Read more
Talk about an “ageless body.” Holistic health advocate Deepak Chopra, 77, is one of several people who have digitally “cloned” themselves to do their work for them. Chopra’s lifelike-AI fills in on Zoom calls, the Daily Mail reports. Delphi, touted as the world’s first digital cloning platform, uses data from podcasts, videos, PDFs and other … Read more
It’s like love in the time of corona. As inflation makes going out increasingly expensive, Generation Z is saving bucks by reverting to a pandemic-era romance trend: dating people virtually. Dating app Wingman surveyed 500 people aged 18 to 27 on their dating preferences, Business Insider reported. They found that a staggering 65% preferred to … Read more
I was on a Zoom call and made a comment to one member of the team about someone else in the meeting in the chatbox, but mistakenly sent the message to everyone on the call. The person was very upset and abruptly left the call, which then ended the meeting for everyone. How do I … Read more
American workers are officially zoned out just 27 minutes into a meeting, according to new research. A survey pinpointing the intricacies of modern work life for 2,000 employed Americans, split evenly by generation, found of the 71% who attend virtual meetings, just under 30 minutes of screen-staring is their peak before eye strain strikes and … Read more
A woman recently posted to an ALDI Facebook group, totally baffled about their interview process. It’s not your typical “tell us about yourself” deal. Instead, she said it was more like a home workout session. Now, she’s asking if doing push-ups and star jumps on a Zoom call is a part of the regular interview process … Read more
It’s important to conduct “background checks” on new employees — but a new study is taking it to a whole other level. Have plants in the background during your work-from-home video conference? It suggests that you’re more trustworthy. At least that’s according to a new study which was published in the journal PLOS One, which … Read more
Jimmy Fallon took to Zoom on Thursday to offer a groveling apology to his “Tonight Show” staffers after reports surfaced of his toxic workplace behavior — but fans aren’t buying it. One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, pointed to a line the 48-year-old TV host allegedly said during the all-hands meeting: “It’s embarrassing … Read more
I had a consensual affair with my boss, but I’ve broken up with him. Now he’s treating me poorly around the office, making it impossible for me to stay. Do I leave, or report him? I still care about him. And this is just one of the many reasons why companies frown upon bosses having … Read more
Three years ago, a young teacher was adjusting to the new COVID normal of educating her kids via Zoom while trying to maintain her fit and healthy lifestyle. But, in May 2020, Courtney Rubie’s life changed in a way that she never expected. “It began with a really sudden headache – the worst headache of … Read more
Recently, I’ve been reminded why I hate my colleagues and working in an office. People have been taking my stuff from the refrigerator that’s clearly labeled with my name. I caught a co-worker red-handed, and he just laughed and acted all nonchalant. My stuff continues to be used by others, but I’m not sure if … Read more
This labradoodle landed himself in the dog house. A British TikToker and Ph.D. student shared the horrifying moment her pooch interrupted an important video call by violently throwing up in the background. Ellie Hurer, who boasts over 19,000 TikTok followers, shared a now-viral snippet of the video presentation to 30,000 people, whom she identified as … Read more
A cancer patient revealed last week that a potential employer reportedly made fun of her head cap after apparently forgetting to end the Zoom call. Krystal Garmon — who has been treated for cancer twice, once in 2013 for kidney cancer and then again in 2017 for cervical — made the allegation through a LinkedIn … Read more
My employer switched to an unlimited time off policy this year and my manager just denied my vacation request for the summer. He said it was too much time to take off. How can they have an unlimited vacation policy and then say I’m asking for too much time? What, did you ask for the … Read more