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…
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.…
Immigration to U.S. declines for first time in 50 years, study shows
For the first time in more than half a century, immigrants leaving the U.S. outnumber those arriving, a…
Stock Market Outlook: How Much S&P 500 Will Drop During Weakest Time of the Year
It’s been a strong summer for stocks, but investors are about to enter what is historically the worst…
Job Market: AI-Driven ‘Jobless Recovery’ Could Hit These Workers Hard
There’s one group of workers that could be in for a particularly rough time as AI becomes more…
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…
I’m 85, Looking for Work, No Job After Hundreds of Applications
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pat Fagin Scott, an 85-year-old woman who lives in…
Seeking the elusive path for immigrants to legally come to U.S.
John Manley is sick of people telling immigrants to “stand in line” and “do it the right way.”…