A Gen X dad who drives from Alabama to South Carolina every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the time away from family

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Jae Kim commutes 350 miles every week from Alabama to South Carolina for work.

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A PIP means you've probably already been quiet fired, says management academic

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Catherine Rymsha, a management lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, said a PIP is usually an invitation to leave a company.

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Gen Zers can be weird in interviews. A recruiter explained how it sets them back.

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Gen Zers may be making some huge mistakes early on in the jobseeking process (stock photo).

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Sick of being asked to jump through hoops in job applications? Good news: you might start getting paid for your time

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Candidates want to be compensated for hiring tests but the balance of power remains firmly with employers.

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Most people hate this part of applying for a job — but it's still important to do

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As redundant as it may feel, you should still fill out those work history fields in a job application, even though that information is already in your resume.

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A personal finance TikToker claims unlimited PTO is the 'biggest scam.' Career experts say she has a point.

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Experts say unlimited PTO could be a sham (stock image.)

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7 fast-growing jobs that are desperate to hire

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Worried you're applying to a 'ghost job'? Here are some ways to tell

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"Ghost jobs" are roles that employers appear to be actively hiring for, though they're actually not.

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I'm a Gen Z welder. This job kills your body, but I'm earning $2,000 a week and getting ripped doing it.

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Elizabeth is a welder based in Alberta, who chose to go into a trade job over a corporate role.

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I helped my aging dad get a job at the hospital I work at. I'm so proud and love being his coworker.

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Grace Ryu often takes selfies with her dad when they pass each other at work in the same hospital.

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