Crossing a mountain pass in my 1984 Toyota Tercel, it was a beautiful, sunny winter day, but coming around a bend I hit an ice patch and immediately started sliding off the road. It was next to a cliff, with no guardrail, and it was a slow-motion freak out. The car came to a stop just before going over. My girlfriend didn't even have room to get out on her side.
Estonia didn't stumble into this. It engineered it. It designed it with intention. And it might be the most visionary immigration strategy Europe has produced in decades. This long-form deep dive explores how a nation smaller than many U.S. cities became the continental leader in attracting remote workers and why thousands of Americans are now looking north toward a place they once knew only as that country with cool digital ID cards.
It's a season for warm messages and "thank yous." This is why Thanksgiving serves as a reminder of the power of genuine gratitude in learning and the workplace, as well. In today's world of remote teams, deadlines, and constant learning, employees can easily feel overwhelmed. A simple "I appreciate you" can make a big difference to your team, as it can change the mood of the day, create a sense of connection, and remind everyone that their work is important.
Outside of the income generated from his channel, YouTuber habie174 also earns a living via a standard 9-5 job that allows him to work from home. But as more and more remote workplaces are implementing return-to-office policies, habie147 fears his days as a remote worker may be numbered, and wants to find a way to make the most of his homebound workplace productivity before he's dragged back to in-office work. The solution? Stop working from home, and start working from Tamriel.
Workers, doctors and lawyers unite in calls for urgent reform to fix a system described as adversarial, outdated and unfair, writes Andrew Klein. The new workplace reality exposes systemic flaws The dramatic shift toward remote work in Australia has created a critical stress test for the nation's workers' compensation systems, revealing fundamental flaws in how workplace injuries are recognised, assessed and compensated.
Long-term travel is the ultimate dream for many Americans, whether it's working remotely in Europe, learning a new language in Latin America, or embracing a slow-paced beach life in Southeast Asia. But visa restrictions often cut those dreams short, forcing travelers to shuffle in and out of countries on tourist permits. Luckily, a surprising number of countries now offer visa-free stays, extended tourist visas, or digital nomad visas that let Americans remain for up to a year with minimal hassle.
The answer depends on how your home and office are set up and what kind of connection you need. Wi-Fi routers are so good these days that a single access point is often the most straightforward solution. But if you have a larger home or your office is located far away from your router, a mesh network could be a game-changer, boosting the signal no matter where you are.
The number of New Yorkers with disabilities in the workforce has climbed in recent years - but they're still far less likely to be employed than those without a disability. That's one of five big takeaways from a new report by the New York State Comptroller's Office that tracks employment patterns among people with disabilities from 2019 to 2024. The findings highlight both progress and persistent inequality. Between 2019 and 2024, the number of people with disabilities in New York's labor force jumped more than 40% - outpacing the national increase of 31%. The labor force participation rate (which includes both workers and job seekers) also rose, up 4.6 percentage points in New York. Still, at just 28.8%, the state's 2024 participation rate remained well below the national average of 32.3%.
Working as a digital nomad sounds like a sweet deal. You mostly get to set your own hours (depends on the kind of remote work, really), which typically lets you work from anywhere in the world. Want to see the sunny beaches of Southern California or explore New England during the fall? You're your own boss, so go right ahead. As long as you have one of the many essential accessories for digital nomads and a stable internet connection, that is.
The average commute to work in the city is about 10 minutes shorter than the national average, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey. A Wichita worker drives an average 17.3 minutes to work every day, for a total daily commute of 35.6 minutes. Meanwhile, the average American drives 27.2 minutes each way, making for a daily commute of 54.4 minutes. For Kansas, the statewide average is 20 minutes, according to the same data set.
Working from home is still working. You have your responsibilities, and you need to deliver, whether you go into the office or remain in your living room in your pajamas. So whenever Reddit user Last_Home_6544 's sister asks her to look after her kids, the woman says no-they're just too much for her to handle. But recently, there was an emergency.
Modern work keeps stretching in two directions at once: toward more productivity and toward more humanity. From Japan's four-day workweek experiment to the shifts remote work has brought to big cities, the conversation is moving from how much we work to how well we work. Because maybe the future of work isn't about doing more: it's about doing it better, and living better while we do. -Maja
I have been fascinated with technology since I was around seven years old or so. I was curious how the Internet worked and eventually how IT systems at my high school were run, and then went to study engineering in college. Computer science became very popular during the pandemic due to the promise of high new grad salaries and many job openings, but I graduated in 2018 and was more driven by the fact that I simply liked to solve hard engineering problems.
The paper suggests that aggressive use of housing-company loans made expensive new apartments appear artificially affordable, encouraging households to take on leverage that was mispriced. To illustrate the point, HS explains that the selling price might have been 120,000 euros, while the debt-free price was 400,000. This means the apartment carried a 280,000-euro housing-company loan. The paper blames a decade of ultra-low interest rates, expanded student housing benefits, and a surge in amateur buy-to-let investing, further overheating demand.
The idea of getting paid to move abroad sounds too good to be true, yet it's becoming a reality for many people. Around the world, countries and smaller regions are offering financial incentives to attract new residents. Whether it's to fight population decline, stimulate local economies, or revitalize rural towns, these programs are creating opportunities for adventurous individuals and families in 2025. For many, this isn't just about a paycheck-it's about lifestyle.
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, you might be tired of the corporate chaos and endless commute. If so, you're not alone. After decades of hard work and climbing the proverbial corporate ladder, the chance to work from home offers the ideal mix of flexibility and peace of mind many Gen X professionals are looking for. Whether you're seeking a slower pace or simply want more control over your schedule, these 10 low-stress jobs make it easier to balance work and life.
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