A personal finance TikToker claims unlimited PTO is the 'biggest scam.' Career experts say she has a point.
Unlimited vacation time has been a perk companies have offered to attract talent for a few years, but it has its drawbacks.
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Gen Z data scientist says many majors in the field are interchangeable — so this is what to do if you want an AI job
A Gen Z data scientist recommends building your own AI project to get hands-on experience to talk about in your interviews.
Worried you're applying to a 'ghost job'? Here are some ways to tell
"Ghost jobs" can waste applicants' time and sour them on the company going forward. Here are a few indicators candidates should watch for.
I'm a Gen Z welder. This job kills your body, but I'm earning $2,000 a week and getting ripped doing it.
Elizabeth, 23, lives with her partner in a roof tent to ensure she can bank as much money as possible working her lucrative welding job.
The 'Gen Z Boss and a mini' trend is taking off on TikTok. A lawyer says it's a lesson in how not to use social media.
A light-hearted video was hijacked by Andrew Tate and subjected to misogyny. An employment lawyer says companies should take note.
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Why Apple hopefuls are so desperate to get a job there
Apple's creative culture, groundbreaking projects, and prestige make it a top destination for tech workers. Competitive pay doesn't hurt.
A Colorado couple with a net worth of $800,000 shares how the FIRE movement is helping them reach their goal of retiring in their 40s
A Colorado couple shares how the FIRE movement has helped them grow their net worth to $800,000. They hope to retire in their 40s.
Gen Z's love affair with tech jobs is over
A new survey reveals the 100 companies where high school students most want to work
4 ways OpenAI's newest AI model GPT-4o can make you more productive at work
The latest version of ChatGPT is more powerful than ever, with features that can help you work faster.
A teacher who hoped to take a break this summer is working 3 jobs instead. She explains what she's using the money for.
Rebecca Cox, a teacher, has been working at a restaurant and other jobs this summer. A main reason is to help with savings.
I'm an Amazon manager who found out I was on a Focus PIP after helping an employee
An Amazon employee shared their experience with the company's performance management program and the stress that led them to seek medical leave.
Meet the Roadmap Generation: High-achieving Zoomers are taking an aggressive, long-term approach to planning their careers
Meet the Roadmap Generation: A professional cohort of recent graduates and early-stage careerists who have their eyes firmly fixed on the future.
How to get a job at Apple, according to tech career experts
Discover what it takes to join Apple, including tips from recruiters and the company's expectations.
My boss tried to trick me into staying at a job I hated. I interviewed behind her back and landed my dream role.
The author hated her job and was severely underpaid. Her boss renegotiated her contract with HR behind her back, so the author interviewed elsewhere.
The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less
Fewer job postings are including experience and education requirements. It could be helping some companies pay their workers less.
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A basic income program helped struggling kids enjoy huge success — and even become Olympians
A basic income program in rural Romania put one child on the path to jobs at Electronic Arts and Microsoft, and helped another reach the Olympics.
As a teacher, I'm done feeling guilty for having summers off
Some teachers feel guilty for getting time off every summer. But I'm changing how I use my break, and I'm done stuffing it with errands and tasks.
A Texas Gen Xer who went to college in his 40s says it didn't help him find a job and saddled him with over $100k in student debt
A Texas-based truck driver went to college in his 40s to change careers. He said his degree hasn't helped him find work and saddled him with debt.
How grit can help get you from business school to the C-Suite
Getting into Alpine Investors' CEO-in-training program hinges more on whether you've ever been 'kicked in the teeth' than how good your grades were.
I balance working hard to reach my financial goals and spending time with my son. I never want him to feel neglected.
Now that I have a higher salary, I can work 40-50 hours a week instead of 60 and still be financially stable. I can also spend more time with my son.