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fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

Unemployed Gen Xer explains how he's trying to reinvent himself at 56

I started my career at IBM in digital marketing. My brother used to say to me, "You're always going to have a job." I've been through layoffs and worked at companies that shut down, but I never really had to look for a job in my role. My last position was as director of e-commerce at Badcock Home Furniture. I made $120,000 as my base salary.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Cofounder of job platform for Gen Z gig workers shares what remote workers should be doing weekly

We help brands hire college-age students, and we built our product to be transparent, low-barrier to entry, and help with imposter syndrome. Our platform is different than a Handshake or other early-talent job boards because the opportunities are very project-based, and they're mostly not full-time roles. Companies use the platform for Gen Z research, product testing, sourcing interns, ambassador programs, and content creation.
Remote teams
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I quit driving and delivering for Uber. The rush of claiming gigs can easily distract you from making money

Gig work can provide fast income, but earnings may decline over time due to changing demand.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
4 months ago

Playing a gig worker-and being one, too-in an increasingly chilly SF - 48 hills

Asia Kate Dillon connects their acting experiences with the character Cass, emphasizing shared struggles of gig work and emotional complexities.
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