Why has the remote work boom turned into a competitive scramble for job seekers?
When Kate Smith worked a 9-to-5 office job, she was burned out, suffering from daily migraines and thinking,…
Keeping up with UP: Push for skilling as rising joblessness shapes poll agenda
Growing unemployment has been among the key election issues. It was an issue during the 2024 Lok Sabha…
Dear Abby: Son in the middle of a multi-million dollar company sale, and wants inheritance early
DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old man who is recently retired and in relatively good health. My wife…
Unemployed Gen Xer Explains How He’s Trying to Reinvent Himself at 56
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Robert Poe, a 56-year-old former e-commerce director. His identity…
Sales Engineer Was Laid Off and Was Forced to Take an Entry-Level Job
This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with 49-year-old Damon Duncan, who is based in Atlanta. His identity…
I Retired in My 30s and Had to Go Back to Work. I Made These Mistakes
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sam Dogen, a 48-year-old early retiree, author, and stay-at-home…
Bought First House After Landing My Dream Job; Was Let Go Soon After
On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, 2023, I closed on my first house, attended my two daughters’ first ballet,…
What the ‘Hidden Job Market’ Is, How to Unlock It
Sometimes, the best way to land a job at a company is to get rejected by them first.…
Oklahoma to require blue state teachers to take ‘America First’ test
Oklahoma’s new “America First” teacher certification test will require educators from California and New York to agree with…
Overemployed Gen Xer Hires Freelancers to Work 4 Jobs, Make $900K
Back in March, Harrison was riding high. He was on track to earn roughly $800,000 this year thanks…