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A company has to pay a woman $105,000 in back pay and damages after firing her when she refused to retire at 65
Louisiana company J&M Industries has agreed to pay a woman $105,000 in back pay and damages...
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Hinge's founder delayed starting a job at McKinsey after college and invested his $12,000 signing bonus into his dating website
Justin McLeod accepted a job offer from McKinsey in his second year of business school, but...
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I walked away from a successful career because it was lonely. Here's how I pivoted and found my dream job.
An author who was successful but lonely working solo all the time wanted to be on...
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When I was hired at my first tech job I got an 81% salary bump. I had no idea my customer service skills would transfer.
A customer success manager got an 81% salary bump when she was hired at her first...
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A boomer Uber driver made over $100,000 but lost $80,000 to expenses and fees. He shares why he plans to keep driving.
A Uber driver had over $100,000 in gross income, but his profits fell to about $20,000...
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'Apprentice' host blasts WFH, saying it's bad for morale and learning — while giving a remote interview
British business mogul and "The Apprentice" host Lord Alan Sugar recently criticized remote working in an...
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Everyone used to hate cubicles. Now we long to have them back.
Cubicles were the hallmark of a dull, soul-sucking job. Now they seem like paradise lost.
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I quit my job as a lawyer after 14 years to become a matchmaker. Law was a dark world to live in, and I'm forever glad I switched careers.
An attorney quit her job after 14 years to become a matchmaker. She's glad she made...
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The boss is going to look very different in the age of AI
AI is set to transform the workplace. Experts say it could mean leaders are judged more...
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The new jobs report was great. But maybe don't go looking for a new gig just yet.
The latest jobs report had lots of good news for the labor market. Workers are in...
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Nobody's quitting their job anymore. That's a bad sign for workers.
The number of people resigning fell by 12% last year, according to the latest official figures....
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Best ways to earn extra money while driving for Uber, from the 'Rideshare Queen'
To earn more money while driving for Uber, the "Rideshare Queen" focuses on airport pickups and...
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Why don't many executives take pay cuts to avoid layoffs? An ex-Microsoft HR VP explains.
Amid layoffs, employees often ask why executives don't take pay cuts instead. An ex-Microsoft HR VP...
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I retired and now travel the world living in people's houses for free. I can't believe this is my life as a divorcee in her 60s.
Retiree and house-sitter Bernadine Swale quit her job and started traveling the world, staying in beautiful...
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Top workers are more likely to want to quit when companies have strict return-to-office mandates
Employers that don't give workers leeway about when they head to the office could risk driving...
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The non-profit behind Wikipedia and a crypto exchange are among the top companies for work-from-anywhere jobs, with some paying over $100,000
FlexJobs analyzed job openings from 60,000 companies in 2023 that offered remote work with zero location...
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I'm a delivery driver and I get better tips from apartments than gated communities
A delivery driver in northwest Arkansas says she and other drivers try to avoid certain communities...
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A millennial who quit her corporate job in London and moved to Australia explains the pros and cons of her career switch and life down under
Tara, who recently moved from London to Melbourne, Australia, shared what pros and cons she sees...
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Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.
Making money with Uber and Lyft can be challenging, but some drivers value the social interactions...
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Living in New York City in my 20s wasn't worth it. I was finally able to save up 6 figures after leaving the city.
Lola Méndez spent her early 20s living in New York City. Looking back, she said the...
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Life in the US got boring, so I moved to China. I'm lonely and single, but I plan to stay.
Danielle Marcano was bored of her life in Philadelphia and accepted a teaching job in China....
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Nine in 10 young Americans are considering changing jobs this year. It's another sign of growing optimism around the US economy.
Over 90% of Gen Zers and millennials said they were considering changing jobs in 2024.
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America's new gender war
Gen Z women are becoming more liberal, while Gen Z men are drifting to the right....
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Bosses, here's how to get your employees using AI
Companies are under pressure to adopt AI to become more productive. So how do you win...