In the job market we are experiencing currently, loyalty often doesn’t pay. The practice of ‘job hopping’, where an employee changes jobs frequently in search of a better deal, has become a trend because so many believe or experience that when they stay at the same company for a long time, they do not get …
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Director is told to accept $50k less pay or take 8 weeks’ severance after company is acquired by another company: ‘I’m going to be doing the same thing’
There are few jobs these days that guarantee stability. Employees can experience nasty surprises courtesy of their employer, no matter what rung of the totem pole they find themselves on. It is a scenario that can feel impossible to navigate, not least because their livelihood is on the line. It is important to think strategically. …
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‘I don’t think this job aligns with my principles’: Job applicant walks out of interview after hiring manager tells her that the role involves unpaid overtime
Sometimes, employers reveal all of their red flags before they ever even hire you. Whether we like it or not, the place where we work dictates a lot about our lifestyle and level of happiness. As a result, a job interview is just as much about the applicant gaining an understanding of the company culture …
Seguir leyendo ‘I don’t think this job aligns with my principles’: Job applicant walks out of interview after hiring manager tells her that the role involves unpaid overtime
30-year-old employee has quit 9 jobs in 11 years, starts to hate himself for it: ‘I think it goes deeper than laziness’
We’re told we shouldn’t tie our self-worth to our ability to work, but that’s easier said than done. When you meet a stranger, one of the first things they ask is, «What do you do?» which is a fantastic question to answer when you work for a meme website, but it’s more challenging when you’re …
Seguir leyendo 30-year-old employee has quit 9 jobs in 11 years, starts to hate himself for it: ‘I think it goes deeper than laziness’
Husband chastises wife for turning down a job that pays $85k for fewer hours, doesn’t understand why she wants to stay at her current position making $65k: ‘My wife is constantly stressed about working and juggling two kids’
The reasons we like our jobs can be mysterious. There is a constellation of factors that go into whether or not we’re going to like a job. It’s not all about title and money. Maybe our commute time perfectly matches up with the length of our favorite podcast. Maybe there’s a really good coffee shop …
Seguir leyendo Husband chastises wife for turning down a job that pays $85k for fewer hours, doesn’t understand why she wants to stay at her current position making $65k: ‘My wife is constantly stressed about working and juggling two kids’
Mentee calls out 50-year-old construction company owner for paying employees $17 an hour: ‘Get a clue dude. You’re not retaining employees’
It is no secret that the people at the top of the hierarchy of work can be a little out of touch when it comes to what average employees want and need. Sometimes, this comes from pure ignorance and an unwillingness to take into consideration the struggles of the workplace in this day and age. …
Seguir leyendo Mentee calls out 50-year-old construction company owner for paying employees $17 an hour: ‘Get a clue dude. You’re not retaining employees’
The Best Relatable Work Memes This Week (April 7, 2025)
The keenest of workplace defenders often make pains to point out that the average work week is only 40 hours out of a total 168 we get from seven full days. Surely, it isn’t that bad to dedicate a mere fraction of our time to earn an honest living that allows us to do something …
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25+ Job Search Memes Avoiding Writing Cover Letters
Looking for a job is one of the hardest things that most of us have to go through. There’s the obvious element: it’s annoying to have to continually sell yourself, to put so much effort into something that will likely get looked at for 15 seconds, and to feel the mounting pressure of money lost …
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30-year-old man loses job, expects employed wife to pay him for doing housework: ‘It makes a lot of sense for her to chip in more during this period’
Above all else, marriage is a partnership, but every couple defines that slightly differently. If the traditional vows are anything to go by, you are supposed to stand by your spouse for richer and poorer but nonetheless, money becomes a contentious topic in many marriages despite the fact most people have those times in their …
Seguir leyendo 30-year-old man loses job, expects employed wife to pay him for doing housework: ‘It makes a lot of sense for her to chip in more during this period’
Mom convinced son is unemployed because he works remotely while taking care of her, she forces him to send out resumes, resulting in him taking a job abroad: ‘I’m excited to get out of this family’
We all know how frustrating it can be when parents think they own you just because they raised you, and dealing with meddling parents is something no kid ever wants to deal with. When one does deal with a meddling parent, the most important thing to do is to put down clear boundaries, while knowing …
Seguir leyendo Mom convinced son is unemployed because he works remotely while taking care of her, she forces him to send out resumes, resulting in him taking a job abroad: ‘I’m excited to get out of this family’