Boneheaded boss asks employee to ‘adjust’ dad’s funeral date and prioritize work: ‘Crazy audacity’

This boss was dead serious when she asked an employee to “adjust” the date of his father’s funeral for the sake of the job. A ...

Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures

Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown ...

I just landed my first job post-college after 2 years of unemployment. I should be excited, but all I feel is survivor's guilt.

After college, I was unemployed for years. I landed my first full-time job, but I feel like I'm leaving my fellow Gen Zers ...

I’m Going Through Something That Is Making Work Really Rough. But Telling My Boss Might Make It Worse.

My OCD presents as perfectionism in work. That has never gone away, but it’s becoming worse and worse lately, with me ...

Worried about your job? You’re not alone. But there are proven ways to ease job insecurity

Unemployment in Australia is currently at 4.3% – below average for the past century. But last week, the Reserve Bank forecast ...
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There's really only one way to get a new job these days

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Networking can feel awkward. It can also be one of the best ways to land a job right now. Yet, if ...

My Longtime Friends Love to Bring Up a Particular Sore Spot From My Past. I’d Rather Not Be Reminded.

Dear Prudence, How do I tell people I’d rather they not compliment me about a certain skill I have? I know, that ...

3 Options to Carefully Consider for Your 401(k) After Leaving a Job

Leaving a job can put your 401(k) at a crossroads—what you choose next can affect fees, taxes, and long-term growth more than ...

9 Steps to Take if You’re Laid Off Within 5 Years of Retirement

Retirees who are at least 59 1/2 can tap into tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as 401 (k) plans and IRAs. Those ...