Central Hawke’s Bay job seekers struggle as benefit numbers hit 12‑year high
With a warm smile and a welcoming hug, Thompson radiates positivity. It’s this optimism that was helping get…
Paul Graham: Why You Should Not Launch a Startup in High School
Paul Graham, the cofounder of startup incubator Y Combinator, said on Saturday that students should think twice before…
‘I can wfh – work from hospital’: What working caregivers in Singapore want you to know about their struggles
Mr Chris Lim, communications manager from Caring SG, a registered charity aimed at supporting caregivers of people with…
Need A Job? ChatGPT Becomes LinkedIn Meets AI Tutor And Recruiter
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Gen Xer Looking for Work for 14 Months, Shares How He Pays the Bills
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kevin Hannegan, a 53-year-old former director at a publishing…
Why has the remote work boom turned into a competitive scramble for job seekers?
When Kate Smith worked a 9-to-5 office job, she was burned out, suffering from daily migraines and thinking,…
Keeping up with UP: Push for skilling as rising joblessness shapes poll agenda
Growing unemployment has been among the key election issues. It was an issue during the 2024 Lok Sabha…
Dear Abby: Son in the middle of a multi-million dollar company sale, and wants inheritance early
DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old man who is recently retired and in relatively good health. My wife…
I Retired in My 30s and Had to Go Back to Work. I Made These Mistakes
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sam Dogen, a 48-year-old early retiree, author, and stay-at-home…
Sales Engineer Was Laid Off and Was Forced to Take an Entry-Level Job
This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with 49-year-old Damon Duncan, who is based in Atlanta. His identity…
The Great NZ Road Trip: How Debra Brockelsby’s mountain biking accident led to a thriving towel business
Brockelsby suffered a brain injury and “the worst pain I’ve ever been through”. “My headaches were the worst…
Bought First House After Landing My Dream Job; Was Let Go Soon After
On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, 2023, I closed on my first house, attended my two daughters’ first ballet,…