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fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
Marketing

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.

fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
Marketing

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.

Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 2 weeks

"It seems to be something we can't avoid"

The creative industry faces challenges for juniors due to budget cuts and AI replacing entry-level roles, threatening the future talent pipeline.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
Writing
fromDefector
1 week ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

Jenna Ortega Almost Quit Acting Before Booking This Hit Series

Jenna Ortega considered quitting acting during her teenage years but found renewed passion after landing a role in You Season 2.
fromNature
1 week ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Beauty forged in pain: Ramsey, Wales' 'best midfielder ever'

I remember him at the age of 15, coming into Cardiff training, a spotty kid with some crazy haircuts. He wasn't scared of anything, a hungry young kid who always wanted the ball. You just knew he was special and going to go on to great things.
Arsenal
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

He's the voice of romantasy audiobooks' biggest heartthrobs. He's never been busier

Anthony Palmini, a rising audiobook narrator, faced a serious cold that threatened his career in the romantasy genre.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why some Gen Z women are putting work over love and family

Young women prioritize careers over motherhood due to high career costs and workplace challenges associated with being a mother.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Cost of Making Biglaw Partner? Your Kid's Birthday Party - Above the Law

Sometimes things drop. Sometimes you're going to miss things. Sometimes you're going to miss a child's birthday party, maybe even your own child's.
Women
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Reports of Deborah Vance's death are greatly exaggerated in Hacks season 5 trailer

"I have been told that I cannot so much as perform one single joke or I will go to jail," she tells reporters in one scene for the season five trailer.
Television
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Millennial Disappointment: When Life Had Other Plans

Millennials face disillusionment as they become the first generation potentially worse off than their parents due to unmet expectations.
#unemployment
fromYahoo News
4 weeks ago
UK politics

'I'm 50 and have been applying for jobs every day for two years - I might have to move in with my mother'

UK politics
fromYahoo News
4 weeks ago

'I'm 50 and have been applying for jobs every day for two years - I might have to move in with my mother'

Tina Chummun faces unemployment and financial struggles after applying for 4,000 jobs over two years, feeling age discrimination in the job market.
UK politics
fromThe Independent
4 weeks ago

'I'm 50 and have been applying for jobs every day for two years'

Tina Chummun faces unemployment and financial struggles after applying for 4,000 jobs over two years, feeling age discrimination in the job market.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 month ago

Former defender opens up about harsh reality of playing at Barcelona: 'Not easy to get there' | Barca Universal

Juan Miranda reflects on his Barcelona career, crediting the experience of training with elite players and the dressing room environment as invaluable lessons despite limited first-team appearances.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

Kalulu discusses the move to Juventus and the difficulty of the Milan: "Everything passes"

Pierre Kalulu's transfer from AC Milan to Juventus has proven successful, while his replacement Emerson Royal underperformed, making the deal controversial among Milan supporters.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a recent grad who studied history and can't find a job. The AI-driven job market has no place for humanities majors like me.

Humanities graduates face job market challenges as AI-related positions dominate openings, threatening traditional career paths for history majors and other liberal arts graduates.
fromYardbarker
8 months ago

Novak Djokovic yet to arrive in New York despite having match in 24 hours

Djokovic has lifted the trophy four times in New York, but he's also lost five finals here. At 38 years old, he is now balancing more than just opponents across the net.
US news
Science
fromMail Online
8 months ago

NASA astronaut reveals exactly how much they really get PAID

Astronauts earn modest salaries compared to the risks and challenges of their profession.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

5 workers describe what 'quiet cracking' looks like, from fatigue and flashbacks to crying on commutes

"I just go in every day and try really hard not to break by lunchtime."
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months 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
fromUSA TODAY
11 months ago
Startup companies

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

fromUSA TODAY
11 months ago
Startup companies

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

fromTODAY.com
8 months 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
Typography
fromCreative Bloq
8 months 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
8 months 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
9 months 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.
Social justice
fromIndependent
9 months 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
9 months 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
#boxing
Paris food
fromBusiness Insider
9 months 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
10 months 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
10 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.
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

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

Furman felt so discouraged after her last album underperformed and her label dropped her, that she considered giving up music altogether, leading to a hospitalization.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
10 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
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
10 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
10 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
11 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
11 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
fromSFGATE
11 months ago

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

Everything in my life went away within 12 hours. The reason it was a thing was because Scooter had signed me, and obviously Scooter had signed Justin.
Music production
UX design
fromMedium
11 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.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 year 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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