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Were You a Secretary on Your Way to Your Real Job?
Were You a Secretary on Your Way to Your Real Job?
Being a secretary, like in Mad Men, was a starter job for women
Sharon Johnson
Nov 10
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How an Underwhelming Boss Derailed My First Job
How an Underwhelming Boss Derailed My First Job
A boss who was anything but inspiring
Prahalad Rajkumar
Oct 19
Our Work Lives Are (Much) Harder Than Our Parents’
Our Work Lives Are (Much) Harder Than Our Parents’
The past 25 years have seen more calamity than the prior 50
Todd Castor
Oct 16
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When You are Asked to Join a Nonprofit Board
When You are Asked to Join a Nonprofit Board
Important questions to ask
Sharon Johnson
Oct 16
The Foster Care Industry Runs On Greed
The Foster Care Industry Runs On Greed
The children caught in its crosshairs are just collateral
Hope Rising
Oct 15
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Amazon Doesn’t Want Employees to Stay at Their Jobs for Long. But Why?
Amazon Doesn’t Want Employees to Stay at Their Jobs for Long. But Why?
The online giant prefers you quit after a few years or even months.
Joanna Henderson
Oct 13
Taking a Job And Getting Zero Support
Taking a Job And Getting Zero Support
Now I recognize the signs
Karen Brenchley
Oct 4
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Navigating the Dark Side of Corporate America as a Young Immigrant
Navigating the Dark Side of Corporate America as a Young Immigrant
How an office job turned into a four-year battle against a culture of misogyny, power, and secrets that no one dared to speak out loud.
Eunice Rabert Hernández
Sep 27
Yes, Companies Hire For Jobs That Don’t Exist
Yes, Companies Hire For Jobs That Don’t Exist
A real life example for how it’s done.
Tim Consolazio
Sep 15
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No, I Do Not Want to “Check in My Carry-On Bag for Free”
No, I Do Not Want to “Check in My Carry-On Bag for Free”
Dear airlines, stop screwing us (again)
Niklas Göke
Sep 11
Forgiveness Came Easier Than Trust
Forgiveness Came Easier Than Trust
When Taking The Easy Way Out Might Cost More Than You Think
Juliet Waters
Sep 6
Even Retail Consultants Discredit Store Leaders
Even Retail Consultants Discredit Store Leaders
By the way, your comments are dog water
Kit Campoy
Sep 1
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