If you weren’t popular in school, your parents probably said this to you: «When you grow up, you’ll be interesting and successful, and the kids who were popular will be trying to relive their glory days of high school football championships and cheerleading.» While that’s a comforting idea (which is heavily supported by the Sandy …
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Man takes legal action after cousin uses his houses and cars to boost her social media profile as an influencer: ‘She’s posting online without any consideration for my privacy or security’
A lot of us are sick of today’s influencer culture. What ‘credentials’ does an influencer even have to influence you to buy things? Usually none. But a lot of folks on the internet see them as trustworthy people, so they buy into the pyramid scheme. But this man has had enough. He doesn’t disclose what …
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‘He’s living the dream’: Corporate tech bro gets kudos for quitting 22-year career, becoming goose farmer
I challenge you to find a person who is part of the so-called rat race who doesn’t dream of giving it all up and then chilling in splendid isolation for the rest of their lives. Sure, there are a few true workaholics who would never entertain the thought, but they aren’t as common as you …
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‘She called me ‘titleless»: Recruiter gushes over applicant for 1st half of job interview, bashes her experience for the 2nd half
It’s not common for a job interviewer to tell you exactly what they think of you during the interview. You’re often left guessing whether they like you or not purely on vibes. In my experience, the vibes of the interviewer are a much more perceptive way to tell if you’re going to get the job …
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‘[As] long as you are breathing, you can pivot’: Commenters share inspiring stories about changing careers later in life
Making a change can be terrifying. We’re creatures of habit. A lot of us like to keep things on a pretty even keel most of the time, the same breakfast, the same friends, the same career. Change can also be terribly exciting. The idea of walking away from everything and starting over is thrilling. We …
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‘Create a routine for before exercise’: Time-saving life hacks from titans of optimization
I’m all about optimization and efficiency. If there’s something to be done, I want it done in the quickest and most effective manner possible. When it comes to washing my hair, I have an exact routine, down to the hand motions. It feels like a choreographed dance and it gets the job done every time. …
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‘She accused me of ruining her wedding’: Graphic designer refuses to pay for wedding dress after sister insults her career
Weddings are a powder keg of emotions. They’re expensive, stressful to plan, and are supposed to be the pinnacle of every woman’s life (if you read Ladies Home Journal from 1950). So it’s no wonder that they often blow up in unexpected ways. And, usually, at the center of those events is the wedding dress. …
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New Job Red Flags Redditors Avoid Like the Plague
Starting a new job can be a whole ball of emotions: excitement, stress, and anxiety that they’ll figure out you lied on your resume about being the president of your high school’s debate team. Sorry, Vice President just doesn’t sound as good! It’s also the time when you’re figuring out the workplace ecosystem and how …
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‘Career Coach’ Encourages Clients to Make Fake Degrees, Can’t Believe People Didn’t Cheat Through College
A wise inspirational quote once said, «Winners never cheat, and cheaters never win.» I learned that firsthand when I failed my US Government AP test in high school after not studying and looking up the test answers online for the entire semester. I justified this behavior to myself by thinking that our teacher should have …
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25 Programming Memes for Computer Code Obsessives (August 20, 2023)
Good Sunday, code connoisseurs and CPU celebrators. Depending on your outlook on life, it’s that incredible, or maybe not so incredible, time of the week when we welcome the new week with a company of computer programming comedy! Buckle up, you’re in for some meticulously tech-based memes. I admit this every week. I am by …
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