America is on the brink of an unemployment fiasco

Tech Insider : Economy
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Unless the Federal Reserve starts to cut interest rates, the recent increase in unemployment is going to get worse.

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A basic income program helped struggling kids enjoy huge success — and even become Olympians

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Laura Coman is an Olympic sport shooter and basic income recipient.

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As a teacher, I'm done feeling guilty for having summers off

Tech Insider
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I usually pack my summers with home projects and errands. This year, I'm letting myself rest.

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Costco's hourly workers are getting a raise — read the CEO's memo

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Costco's starting hourly wage for many positions is now $19.50.

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Restaurants and hotels were helping power the booming job market. Now, they're barely hiring.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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The leisure and hospitality sector is seeing smaller monthly job gains.

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Dating in Silicon Valley is hard. I want to be married and have kids, but Big Tech is holding me back.

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A manager at a FAANG company says he's gotten more attention since he started working in Big Tech.

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I was laid off unexpectedly with a baby at home. As a single parent, I was devastated, but it was a blessing in disguise.

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Angelica Miller said she used the layoff as an opportunity to rest and spend some time with family.

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Some workers say they're still 'coffee badging,' or swiping into work to show their faces before quickly returning home

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Coffee badging refers to workers who swipe in at the office solely to meet return-to-office requirements but don't do much work there, instead leaving quickly to finish their work elsewhere.

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I quit my desk job to work on cruises 10 years ago. It has its drawbacks, but I've seen 79 countries.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
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I (not pictured) quit my full-time job in New York City to work onboard a cruise ship.

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New AI tools are helping workers bluff their way through interviews

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A team of AI researchers looked at how a malicious actor could tamper with the data generative AI tools rely on.

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