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The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

workers on strike — Dropping education and experience requirements for jobs could help some Americans find work — but also help companies pay their employees less.
AP Photo/Sophie Austin

economy, finance, Careers, economy, Careers, finance, Indeed

I had a baby during my senior year of college. My friends helped raise my daughter so I could graduate and continue working.

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 06:48

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Couple with baby posing for photo — Riho Maruyama had her daughter in her senior year of college, and her friends helped her raise her.
Courtesy of Riho Maruyama

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, College

I'm an American who went to college in Canada. I'm debt-free — and I have no plans to move back to the US.

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 20:14

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Woman wearing a winter coat holding a cup of take-out coffee with a pink building in the background — Dalia Goldberg credits her decision to study in Montreal with helping her learn a foreign language and graduate debt-free.
Dalia Goldberg

Education, singapore-freelancer, study-abroad, Canada, College, University, mcgill-university

My son has autism and just finished high school, but he can't go to college. It's been difficult for me to accept.

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 11:03

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Jen lovy's son in a cap and gown and graduation — The author's son has autism and just graduated from high school.
Courtesy of Jenny Bordelove

health, Education, Essay, parenting-freelance, Parenting, Autism, College

My parents attended Big Ten universities, but I chose a smaller, lesser-known one. They often chastised me for that choice.

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 07:07

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Purdue university sign next to a ball state university sign — The author didn't attend her father's alma mater, Purdue. She went to Ball State instead.
Michael Hickey & Education Images/ Getty Images

Education, Essay, college-freelancer, College, big-ten, University, Parents

I left the US for Australia. Here are the differences I've spotted in the culture and job market.

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 05:58

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Left: Aolin Xu. Right: Sydney skyline — Xu is a dual citizen of the US and Australia.
Courtesy of Chloe Cheung; Gallo Images/Getty Images

Real Estate, Relocation, Australia, College, student-debt, cultural-differences, as-told-to

Why Gen Z college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs in a strong labor market

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:22

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

young college graduates can't find jobs — Recent college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs, and this could have a lasting impact on some of their earnings and careers.
skynesher via Getty Images

economy, finance, Careers, economy, finance, Careers, College

I just finished my freshman year at Yale. I'm worried I didn't make deep, long-lasting friendships.

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 09:48

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selfie of yale studnets at game — The author, middle, worries he didn't make enough friends in college.
Courtesy of Samuel Johnson-Noya

health, Education, Essay, college-freelancer, College, Yale, yale-university

A Wisconsin mom of 3 who made $250,000 secretly working 2 remote jobs said it allowed her husband to leave a stressful job and become a stay-at-home dad

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 12:39

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

overemployed women worker — A Gen X mom of three based in Wisconsin (not pictured) made $250,000 secretly working two jobs.
Marina Tikhonova/Getty Images

economy, finance, Careers, economy, Careers, Overemployed, remote-work

As a professor, I had my college students write thank-you letters. The exercise renewed my faith in young people.

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:14

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a student in a college classroom writing in a notebook — A professor told her students to write "thank you" notes.
Skynesher/Getty Images

Education, health, Essay, college-freelancer, College, Professor, college-students

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