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fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

I left New York City because I felt stuck in a job that was going nowhere

Life in New York City can lead to burnout despite initial aspirations and professional growth.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The computer science dream has become a nightmare | TechCrunch

Unemployment rates for recent computer science graduates have surged, with many facing extreme difficulties in finding jobs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I had her right in front of me. And now she's gone': how one mother lost her daughter to mental illness

Naina Mishra transformed from a focused, ambitious individual to someone exhibiting concerning behavior and signs of distress within a couple of years.
#job-market
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

A laid-off Accenture manager has been job hunting for 21 months. Recruiters keep telling him he's too expensive.

fromUSA TODAY
3 months ago
Startup companies

New grads want remote, high-paying jobs that align with their values. Is that possible?

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

A laid-off Accenture manager has been job hunting for 21 months. Recruiters keep telling him he's too expensive.

fromUSA TODAY
3 months ago
Startup companies

New grads want remote, high-paying jobs that align with their values. Is that possible?

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fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Naomi Osaka Shares Sweet Moments with Daughter in New Documentary Trailer

Osaka explains that she adores being a mom more than anything else, stating, 'Having a family, for me, that was my biggest dream. I always wanted to be a mom.'
Film
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

A day in the life of self-taught designer Rittsu Kogarasuashi

Rittsu Kogarasuashi exemplifies a self-taught designer who navigates industry challenges through personal projects and collaboration.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

At 34, I moved from New York City to the Midwest to live with my parents. I was struggling to find a job, and I feel less independent now.

Navigating job hunting and living with parents at 34 brings feelings of shame and loss of independence.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Starting A Law Firm Can Have Negative Career Consequences - Above the Law

Opening a law firm can limit future career opportunities due to ongoing client responsibilities.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As if graduating weren't daunting enough, now students like me face a jobs market devastated by AI | Connor Myers

Generative AI is significantly impacting graduate job opportunities, reducing recruitment in many sectors and replacing entry-level jobs previously offered to graduates.
fromNESN.com
1 month ago

Red Sox Hurler Takes Hard Stance On Whether He Wants To Be Traded

"It was crazy. I had been in Chicago for so long that I didn't realize the impact it would have on me getting traded, being in a new place and having to quickly try and develop new relationships and all that kind of stuff. It wasn't that difficult, but my performance suffered, for sure."
Boston Red Sox
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Do Not Root for the Man in Katy Perry's Breakup

Katy Perry's breakups reveal personal struggles during career challenges and highlight the complexities faced by artists in the public eye.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a 53-year-old middle manager who can't find a job. I burned through my savings and even resorted to selling plasma - this market is a black hole.

Hilary Nordland's pursuit of midlevel marketing roles has been hindered by a trend of reduced management positions in companies.
The 'Great Flattening' trend is contributing to the difficulty in securing midlevel jobs.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dear Vicki: 'Should I turn whistleblower in my company and report the unethical practices I've seen?'

Becoming a whistleblower may jeopardize my career due to cultural resistance and social repercussions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How this millennial secretly worked 3 remote jobs - and made $500,000

"I'd never seen the job market that bad, and I was genuinely concerned for my financial future."
Remodel
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Paris food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm an American who moved to Paris for love. It took 5 years of hard work to make it really feel like home.

Adjusting to life in Paris required resilience and patience, especially in finding work and community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No way to invest in a career here': US academics flee overseas to avoid Trump crackdown

The relentless cuts to scientific research and attacks on higher education by the Trump administration have turned what felt like a promising academic future into unstable ground.
US news
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Fed up with the job market, some white-collar workers are pivoting to blue-collar work

After 19 years in healthcare, Kelly Krasner struggles to re-enter the field due to age and status biases.
SF LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

'What If I Don't Keep Feeling Strident?'

Ezra Furman experienced a turning point in her music career, shifting from despair to creating new songs after a health crisis.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Jane Goodall, 91, on being objectified early in her career: 'If my legs were getting me the money, thank you legs'

"Back then, all I wanted was to get back to the chimps. So if my legs were getting me the money, thank you legs."
Women in technology
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Jack 'Susan Sarandon' Robbins is using his nepo baby powers ... to help actual babies

Jack Henry Robbins confronts the challenges of being labeled a 'nepo baby' through a comedic lens.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

How to Make a Living as a Writer | The Walrus

Freelancers often face challenges in describing their complex, multifaceted jobs succinctly.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

Postpartum depression can be isolating and overwhelming, even for those who have been successful in their careers.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

RTE's Jacqui Hurley: 'I remember at the time thinking, oh Jesus, they'll never put another woman on the radio, because this is going to be a gender thing'

As the first female presenter of Sunday Sport, Jacqui Hurley reflects on her journey and the changes she's witnessed in sports broadcasting.
Women in technology
Music production
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Inside Madison Beer's Stunning $5.9 Million California Pad as She Opens Up About Her Rise and Fall From Fame

Madison Beer reflects on losing her music career dreams after being dropped by her label, realizing she wouldn't become the next 'female Justin Bieber.'
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lotteries, stashed teens and bidding wars: reimagining the NFL draft

The NFL draft's structure often places top prospects in challenging environments with struggling franchises, raising questions about fairness and player agency.
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

10 Harsh Truths Every Product Designer Learns the Hard Way

Design work involves significantly more communication and collaboration than creation itself.
A designer must skillfully navigate team dynamics and stakeholder interactions to succeed.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I moved to the Bay Area with my wife to find a tech job. Two years later, we're both unemployed - this is just a broken system.

Phil Stafford highlights the severe obstacles faced by job seekers in tech, especially during economic uncertainty.
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