# Job
Working From Home
I work from the second bedroom, which is a relatively new concept for me as I've lived most of my life with one (or none) bedrooms. When the pandemic first struck, I was living with a roommate. We both suddenly had to work from home, holing up in our respective bedrooms and trying, with some difficulty, to remain productive. I put my laptop on top of my dresser and spent over a year working two feet away from my bed. My bathroom was eight feet away, my kitchen was ten. I realized, like many of us did, that I didn't need to commute to an office to get my job done. My roommate, on the other hand, wallowed in her room eating chocolate cake by the fistful and drinking rosé by the pint glass.
After Being Caught Vaping on Camera During Job Interview, Man Loses Job Opportunity
A Reddit user recently shared their experience of going through a job interview and inadvertently vaping on camera, causing them to lose the opportunity. The post, which has received over 7,000 upvotes and nearly 1,000 comments, details the individual's feelings of confidence going into the interview and their subsequent nerves as the interviewer and other team members discussed matters not relevant to the position.
Robots and AI replacing humans and taking over jobs
There are two faces to this coin: Robots and AI will take few tasks away persons — but they will also generate new one. Since 2000, machines and mechanization orders have moderately eliminated many production jobs — 1.7 heap of ruling class. On the opposite side, it’s concluded that AI will design 97 heap new tasks by 2025.
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Research shows the happiest job in America
According to the analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics for several years, agriculture, logging, and forestry have the highest levels of self-reported happiness and the lowest level of self-reported stress compared to any other major jobs. People who were working in the sector of agriculture were satisfied and happy with what they are doing.
Man "mansplains" job interviews to his girlfriend
With national job openings reaching record numbers in the United States, job seekers can be pickier than ever in their search. Knowing that overall job satisfaction among American workers is only around 60%, being picky and finding a great position seems much better than the alternative.
JIF Peanut Butter National Recall - How to Claim up to Five $10.50 Vouchers
JIF Peanut Butter is issuing coupons for free JIF® peanut butter to consumers who claim to have purchased certain JIF peanut butter products. Read more here to find out whether you can get coupons for JIF® peanut butter. You can get up to 5 vouchers worth $10.50 each from JIF with no proof of purchase required.
Successful Negotiation: master your negotiating skills
Negotiation is a process in which two or more parties attempt to reach an agreement on a particular issue or set of issues. It is a common and important part of daily life, whether we are negotiating with coworkers, clients, or even family members.
I got fired from my job because I didn't force customers to spend more money
**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. I once worked at a portrait studio in the mall. It was a seasonal job that I was able to secure for the holiday season.
A woman has revealed the one question she always asks at the end of an interview to land a job
A woman has offered a "fool-proof" way for acing any job interview, and it only requires asking one question. Job interviews may be stressful, but employers generally look for curious people who have interesting questions regarding the work at hand.
Company kicks out employee, teaching their coworker a valuable lesson
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission. The firing of employees was always a very scary moment for me. As soon as someone was fired, security would be authorized to follow the fired individual to his or her locker or office, ensure they leave the company belongings behind and then see them off as they exit.
How to Make Sure That the Career Path You Choose Is Right For You
It’s National Career Development Month! As a professional career counselor, I know how hard it is for people to decide upon a career path that is right for them. It truly takes some extensive self-exploration, being honest with yourself and others, and gaining experience in the areas that you are considering. With this in mind, we will explore a few tips to help you ensure that the career path you choose is right for you.
Woman quits her marketing job. Now she owns a lawn care business.
It’s not every day you hear of someone hanging up their office job for a career where they’re outside sweating and getting their hands dirty. But those office jobs aren’t that glamorous. A recent article this year from CNBC said, “About 40% of workers are considering quitting their current jobs in the next 3-to-6 months, a report from McKinsey and Co.” they also stated, “Nearly half of job-leavers are switching industries- About 48% of people who quit have pursued new opportunities in different industries, the report found.” So, we were excited when we got the chance to connect with Lawn care business owner and author Allison Hunter Voges, who quit her marketing job for a career in lawn care.
Microsoft reportedly lays off hundreds of employees
As economic uncertainty grows, Microsoft is the latest large technology firm to announce layoffs. Bloomberg says that at the completion of its fiscal year (on June 30), the Redmond company is "realigning business areas and responsibilities," despite plans to increase employment in the coming months.
Committed or Compliant
Photo by Pixabay from PexelsPhoto by Pixabay from Pexels. Do you consider yourself mostly committed or compliant at work? How about in other areas of your life? Is it better to be one way or the other, or can you be both? Let's look at this subject more closely to understand the difference between the two and whether one way is better than the other.