U.S. Jobs
Woman "in disbelief" her grandson can't afford to own a house at 22 slammed
"The boomers fight affordable housing at every turn then b**** that people don't own houses," one user wrote.
Husband's plan to ask wife's colleague to share bonus slammed as "greedy"
"Your wife's friend earned the bonus by recruiting. That doesn't put her in debt to your wife," one user said.
I'm more qualified than my co-workers but they earn more
"I'm at the point where I need to make a change in jobs for a higher salary, but I'm stuck in this contract that will fine me $2,000-4,000 if I quit."
Woman realizes she's been applying for jobs with prank CV: "mortified"
The TikTok user told Newsweek the incident is "a good reminder to double-check my work."
1 in 5 Americans want to quit their job
The Newsweek-commissioned study also found that 58 percent of employed Americans would prefer full-time work in an office.
Surprise growth in overall jobs hides sweeping cuts in tech
The nonfarm payrolls data may give the Federal Reserve second thoughts about slowing the pace of interest rate increases.
The Fed is Wrong to Push for Job Loss
Our current record low unemployment rates form the basis of a healthy, productive economy and society, and should not become the faulty basis for the Fed to take a wrecking ball to the economy.
Worker Rejecting Boss's Offer To Double Salary Praised: 'Know Your Worth'
Reddit users hailed a salersperson who refused their employer's last-ditch attempt to stop them leaving. "You're only worth what another company will take you away for," said one.
This Recession Will Be Creative, Not Destructive
This is a new recession, and the old rules no longer apply.
Husband's Revenge on Stepdaughter for Rejecting His Job Offer Sparks Fury
"Your daughter is an adult, she gets to make adult decisions. One of them is not working for her stepfather," one user said.
Woman 'Checking In' With Grieving Colleague After Husband Died Sparks Fury
"It was a hassly, unnecessary message. Screenshot and send to HR" one Mumsnet commenter said.
There's Cause for Optimism on Labor Day
On Labor Day, we are grateful for the hard-won progress of the last year and a half. And we are committed to building on it in the years to come.
Boss' New Rules for Worker's Bathroom Breaks Slammed: '10 Minutes Maximum'
"Bathroom breaks limited to 10 minutes?? Who exactly is holding the stopwatch while you poo??" one user said.
Health Worker Refusing To Cancel Vacation Despite Staff Shortage Applauded
"Being a team player is well and good but that's not what's being asked of you," one person wrote. "They want you to sacrifice your time for theirs."
Worker Refusing To Contribute Towards Boss' Birthday Party Cheered
"Ask if you get 5 hours pay from your boss as a gift when it's your birthday," one user said.
Restaurant Praised For Closing To Let Important Staff Member on Vacation
The restaurant's head chef, originally from Thailand, hadn't been able to see his family in 15 years.
Staff Told To Sing in Front of Entire Team if '1 Minute' Late Divides Views
The company implemented the rule to try and stop staff from being late, but Reddit users gave the poster some suggestions on what to sing to annoy the boss.
Anger as Recruiter Asks to 'Show Her Around the Room' During Zoom Interview
"Massive red flag," one user said.
'Do Better': Worker Hailed for Ditching Job Interview After Waiting 1 Hour
"I'm almost certain this is a tactic to determine how desperate a potential candidate is," one Reddit user responded.
Homeowner Urged To Fire Cleaner Caught Wearing Her Clothes in TikTok Videos
"I'd immediately create another video with you posing with her cleaning stuff and tag her or whatever you do on tik tok," one user said.
Boss Refusing Pay Raise to Worker Earning $90,000 Sparks Fury
"Tell him to bring you to 100k as he thinks that's already what he was paying you AND apparently 10k isn't worth keeping track of for him," said one commenter.
U.S. Economy Is Going To Collapse, Top Investor Says
"Housing is starting to roll over. Inventories have exploded. There are layoffs in multiple industries," said crypto investor Michael Novogratz.
The 'Great Resignation' is Spurring People to Move—and Changing America
This shift offers something promising.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9 Percent Despite Modest Job Gains
The Labor Department reported that 199,000 jobs were added in December, while 651,000 more people said that they were employed in December compared to November.
October Jobs Report Should Help Define 2021 Economic Picture
October jobs numbers will join other key financial reports this week as the state of the late-year 2021 economy becomes further defined.
How Employers Can Set Grads Up for Success in a Post-Pandemic World
The future of work is being defined in the here and now. It will be shaped by the soon-to-be graduates gearing up for their first round of interviews in the coming weeks.
Roughly 4 Million Employees to Remain Unemployed Amid Pandemic
The transition rate from temporary to permanent layoffs nearly doubled from June to July.
Carmakers Opt for Mexico, Despite Trump's Claim NAFTA Would Create Jobs
Car prices could potentially spike by $2,200 following the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
How to Start a New Job Remotely, According to Experts
As companies start tentatively hiring again, new employees have to navigate office politics from their laptops.
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