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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Starting A Law Firm Can Have Negative Career Consequences - Above the Law

Opening a law firm can limit future career opportunities due to ongoing client responsibilities.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

As if graduating weren't daunting enough, now students like me face a jobs market devastated by AI | Connor Myers

Generative AI is significantly impacting graduate job opportunities, reducing recruitment in many sectors and replacing entry-level jobs previously offered to graduates.
#job-market
fromUSA TODAY
3 months ago
Startup companies

New grads want remote, high-paying jobs that align with their values. Is that possible?

fromUSA TODAY
3 months ago
Startup companies

New grads want remote, high-paying jobs that align with their values. Is that possible?

fromNESN.com
3 weeks ago

Red Sox Hurler Takes Hard Stance On Whether He Wants To Be Traded

"It was crazy. I had been in Chicago for so long that I didn't realize the impact it would have on me getting traded, being in a new place and having to quickly try and develop new relationships and all that kind of stuff. It wasn't that difficult, but my performance suffered, for sure."
Boston Red Sox
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Do Not Root for the Man in Katy Perry's Breakup

Katy Perry's breakups reveal personal struggles during career challenges and highlight the complexities faced by artists in the public eye.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I'm a 53-year-old middle manager who can't find a job. I burned through my savings and even resorted to selling plasma - this market is a black hole.

Hilary Nordland's pursuit of midlevel marketing roles has been hindered by a trend of reduced management positions in companies.
The 'Great Flattening' trend is contributing to the difficulty in securing midlevel jobs.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Dear Vicki: 'Should I turn whistleblower in my company and report the unethical practices I've seen?'

Becoming a whistleblower may jeopardize my career due to cultural resistance and social repercussions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How this millennial secretly worked 3 remote jobs - and made $500,000

"I'd never seen the job market that bad, and I was genuinely concerned for my financial future."
Remodel
#boxing
Paris food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm an American who moved to Paris for love. It took 5 years of hard work to make it really feel like home.

Adjusting to life in Paris required resilience and patience, especially in finding work and community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No way to invest in a career here': US academics flee overseas to avoid Trump crackdown

The relentless cuts to scientific research and attacks on higher education by the Trump administration have turned what felt like a promising academic future into unstable ground.
US news
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Fed up with the job market, some white-collar workers are pivoting to blue-collar work

After 19 years in healthcare, Kelly Krasner struggles to re-enter the field due to age and status biases.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

'What If I Don't Keep Feeling Strident?'

Furman felt so discouraged after her last album underperformed and her label dropped her, that she considered giving up music altogether, leading to a hospitalization.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Jane Goodall, 91, on being objectified early in her career: 'If my legs were getting me the money, thank you legs'

"Back then, all I wanted was to get back to the chimps. So if my legs were getting me the money, thank you legs."
Women in technology
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Jack 'Susan Sarandon' Robbins is using his nepo baby powers ... to help actual babies

Jack Henry Robbins confronts the challenges of being labeled a 'nepo baby' through a comedic lens.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

How to Make a Living as a Writer | The Walrus

Freelancers often face challenges in describing their complex, multifaceted jobs succinctly.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

Postpartum depression can be isolating and overwhelming, even for those who have been successful in their careers.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

RTE's Jacqui Hurley: 'I remember at the time thinking, oh Jesus, they'll never put another woman on the radio, because this is going to be a gender thing'

As the first female presenter of Sunday Sport, Jacqui Hurley reflects on her journey and the changes she's witnessed in sports broadcasting.
Women in technology
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Inside Madison Beer's Stunning $5.9 Million California Pad as She Opens Up About Her Rise and Fall From Fame

Everything in my life went away within 12 hours. The reason it was a thing was because Scooter had signed me, and obviously Scooter had signed Justin.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lotteries, stashed teens and bidding wars: reimagining the NFL draft

The NFL draft's structure often places top prospects in challenging environments with struggling franchises, raising questions about fairness and player agency.
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

10 Harsh Truths Every Product Designer Learns the Hard Way

Design work involves significantly more communication and collaboration than creation itself.
A designer must skillfully navigate team dynamics and stakeholder interactions to succeed.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I moved to the Bay Area with my wife to find a tech job. Two years later, we're both unemployed - this is just a broken system.

Phil Stafford highlights the severe obstacles faced by job seekers in tech, especially during economic uncertainty.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

How I Navigated the Challenges of Retirement as a Tech Woman Over 50

Women in tech often face early career exits; planning for retirement is crucial.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Bernhard Langer nearly quit golf decades ago. Beating the yips rejuvenated his career

The yips are a debilitating condition that have impacted professional golfers' careers, as illustrated by Bernhard Langer's experience.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Meet the grad students who lost prestigious career paths to DOGE cuts: 'This is something I've been working toward for years'

This is something I've been working toward for years. I was almost there. To just have it blow up is not a good feeling.
US news
Bayern Munich
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I paralysed a nerve in my eye, I thought that was the end' - Jean Kleyn

Jean Kleyn feared his rugby career was in jeopardy due to a series of injuries and surgeries.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was happily married for 11 years. Then, my husband joined the military.

My husband's career thrived while mine crumbled under the demands of holding our household together, unrelenting loneliness, and lack of opportunity.
Mental health
Podcast
fromDigiday
3 months ago

Episode 4 Mom's at Work: Ticker Tape Minds - How moms make it all work and why we need to talk about it

Working moms face significant pressures from both work and family, often without adequate support.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Trump's anti-DEI purges are wiping out stories of my Air Force service. It's un-American censorship.

The removal of DEI-related content from DoD websites threatens recognition of women's achievements and opportunities for marginalized groups.
#generation-x
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

How a niche' community of devoted online court reporters is stepping up to save the profession | amNewYork

Vadell embodies the interest in court reporting that goes way beyond her job. She sports a tattoo of steno on her finger, runs an Etsy shop that sells steno-emblazoned tote bags and manages Stenofluencer Instagram and Tik Tok accounts.
Women in technology
fromMedium
3 years ago

Draw Little Conclusions, Not Big Ones

Don't draw too broad a conclusion based on an isolated experience, as this can lead to premature decisions about resigning or reassessing one's life balance.
Parenting
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Tired techie broke the UK's phone network

At the time of this job, Wayne had been doing similar upgrades for about three weeks and they all required pulling an all-nighter. Wayne's routine saw him roll into work at 21:00.
Women in technology
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago

Kelly Cates opens up on terrifying experiences with menopause and Qatar prescription panic

Kelly Cates highlights the impact of menopause on her professional life and raises awareness on its symptoms.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I just turned 40 and my life is not what I hoped for. How can I make it better for myself? | Leading questions

Feeling uncertain at 40 due to unfulfilled life expectations and responsibilities can be challenging.
Atlanta Braves
fromYahoo Sports
4 months ago

Tim Anderson, ex-batting champ, finds new life with LA Angels: 'Life comes at you hard'

Tim Anderson, once a star shortstop, faces career challenges and seeks redemption with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor-league contract.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Women in construction: 'Crisis means the country needs 20,000-80,000 workers - so why is half the population being ignored?'

Gender roles and inadequate support hinder women's careers in construction.
fromOver the Monster
5 months ago

The 2022 Red Sox were bad... but they saved my life

Baseball fans and writers are romantics. We live for the buildup of tension and the release of action, whether that be in a book or a bases-loaded two-outs situation.
Boston Red Sox
fromDragan Babic
5 months ago

How do we sell product design when no one is buying? - Dragan Babic

The oversaturated design job market is hurting both designers and employers due to a disparity in skill level and expectations.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

19 Roles That Straight-Up Ruined The Careers Of These Once-Promising Actors

"They would make the sound of the lightsaber every time they saw me. It was totally mad. My entire school life was really a living hell."
Film
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

19 Actors Whose Careers Were Destroyed Just As They Were About To Make It Big

Percy Hynes White seemed poised to become a new Hollywood It Boy after his role in the übere-popular Wednesday alongside Jenna Ortega. However, in January, Hynes White was accused of sexual assault.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

Denzel Washington, the actor who never watches his own films and shuns fame

Denzel Washington reflects on his life, emphasizing the importance of making conscious choices and living responsibly, which ultimately led to his 10-year sobriety and success.
Miscellaneous
fromBustle
8 months ago

Want to Be A Good Boss? Be A Bitch.

Women leaders face impossible standards, in which assertiveness is penalized and kindness is seen as weakness, complicating their leadership roles.
fromESPN.com
10 months ago

Barca's Raphinha: All players need psychologists

Raphinha emphasizes the importance of psychological support for footballers, stating that without it, players can easily fall into depression and consider quitting the sport.
English Premier League
Medicine
fromNature
11 months ago

Blow that whistle at your own risk

Nancy Olivieri's fight for research integrity highlights the personal toll of advocacy against pharmaceutical giants and institutional resistance.
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