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Having double majors could make you less vulnerable to layoffs and AI
Double majors are less likely to experience layoffs and pay cuts, per an NBER paper. This...
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An ex-Meta recruiter says one of the biggest mistakes job candidates make in interviews is not asking questions
An ex-Meta recruiter said a job interview is a "two-way experience" and that she looks for...
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3 things to never do at work, according to an HR professional with 10 years' worth of experience
Oversharing or being too humble about your work can undercut your career, an HR professional says....
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Company says its '3-3-3' perk — which pays for any 3 employees to go out after 3 p.m. — is good for business
The CEO of security company Verkada said its "3-3-3" perk benefits the startup's culture and its...
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Gen Z should stop wearing crop tops and mini skirts to the office, a corporate stylist says. Cover up 'from nips to knees.'
Gen Z's office fashion is too revealing, a corporate stylist says. Workwear impacts your career progression;...
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I pay down my $8K credit card debt through my Instacart side hustle. The job is worth it if you know which orders to accept.
This Instacart driver pays $100 toward her credit card debt each week and says it's a...
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I use 'DoorDash for IT workers.' I like the flexibility, but think constantly about getting a full-time job
Gig work is expanding, but this IT contractor who finds work on Field Nation and WorkMarket...
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I made over $225,000 in a year as a 27-year-old government contractor overseas — and got paid to travel in my free time
Symoné Berry had her expenses covered as an overseas government contractor and received "rest and relaxation"...
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3 techniques you're already using to further your career that will help you lose weight, according to a nutritionist
A nutritionist shares three career-planning techniques that also work for weight loss, including having a plan...
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A woman says she was fired for being 'too efficient' at her job and outshining her manager
Mariela Henriquez said one of the main reasons she was fired from her job was that...
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I'm a tech worker who got laid off twice in a year. I've made good money — but I'm paranoid it will happen again.
Working in tech, Amber Smith was laid off twice by the time she was 26. She...
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My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has been helpful, especially at work.
Taylor J. Swift, who works in politics, said his name has helped his career. Though he's...
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Cisco is the latest healthy tech company to cut jobs with 4,000 layoffs
Cisco is reducing its workforce by about 5% as part of a plan to focus on...
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People really don't want to tip their Uber and Lyft drivers
Americans tip their Uber and Lyft drivers less than 30% of the time, per Gridwise data....
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As layoffs mount, working from home is getting riskier than ever
Employers are clawing back power, and some companies are using that power to compel workers back...
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I shared my $100K salary details to help my female colleagues get paid more. As a man, I knew it was my moral duty.
An ex-financial analyst helped his female colleagues negotiate higher pay by sharing his salary. He told...
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Older bosses can hurt the productivity of Gen Z and millennial workers
Gen Z and millennial workers are seeing their productivity take a hit partly because of friction...
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A San Francisco Lyft driver explains how Waymo's self-driving taxis have made driving even more competitive
A San Francisco Lyft driver says Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with him for the most...
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What I got wrong about loyalty at work
I wrote that boomers and Gen X are loyal to their employers. They were quick to...
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Being a barista with a college degree makes me feel insecure, but I love it. I'm not sure I even want a 'real' job anymore.
I'm a barista, but my degree is in journalism. I couldn't get a 'real' full-time job...
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Uber and Lyft drivers are staging a nationwide protest on Valentine's Day
To protest declining pay, Uber and Lyft drivers in roughly 20 cities are planning to not...
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Forcing workers back to the office is 'dinosaur management' — and companies risk losing out, expert says
Working culture has changed forever, and trying to micromanage workers will cause top talent to leave,...
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How a woman landed a role at Google with the help of her viral job application video
Mariana Kobayashi also sent recruiters documents that highlighted her "red flags" as well as her strengths,...
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Government jobs are hot right now. You don't make as much, but people like the stability and benefits.
Government jobs are trending on social media as employees seek stability amid mass layoffs and an...