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Meet the Gen-Zers and millennials working summer jobs on top of their 9-to-5s: ‘It's helped me feel happier, more relaxed.'
Young Americans say they’re working second, seasonal jobs for fun, seeing it as a way to do something they love or earn extra spending money.
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Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market
Initial claims for unemployment insurance were expected to total 240,000 for the week ended Aug. 3.
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45-year-old mechanic quit his full-time job for his side hustle — now he makes $14,200 a month: My paycheck is ‘very consistent'
Chris Pyle started a virtual mechanic side hustle on JustAnswer in 2006. Now, he works on the platform full-time and is using the earnings to build a house.
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How an internship can put some students ahead in their career
A new survey from LinkedIn shows students with internship experience are more likely to land a full-time job after graduation. A career advisor from Post University explains how to make the most of the experience.
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Weak US hiring slams global markets as unemployment climbs to 4.3%
Hiring may have been disrupted by Hurricane Beryl, which slammed the Texas economy last month.
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Bridging the Wealth Gap in Connecticut: Understanding Inequity and Community Solutions
Many wonder how such disparities exist in a state known for its affluence and what can be done. The answer is nuanced, but worth exploring.
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Ghosting in the hiring process is becoming more frequent
Have you ever been ghosted during the hiring process? Maybe you get an interview, but then never hear from the hiring team again. A recent survey shows employees think this is happening more often.
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Why the job market is getting a little more competitive
If it feels like it’s getting harder to secure a new job, you’re not alone. The labor market has gotten more competitive and process the apply for a position is getting more complicated.
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Job-seeking can be tough — leave time for pizza and movies, say experts
Looking for a job, especially when you’ve been fired or laid off, is tough. Here’s how to take care of yourself in the process.
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Dollar General agrees to pay $12 million fine to settle alleged workplace safety violations
Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and improve conditions at its thousands of retail stores nationwide to make them safer for workers, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday.
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Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here's how to stop them
Innovations in artificial intelligence and the rise of remote work have fueled a surge in phony job and recruitment ads.
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US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand continually high interest rates.
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Gen Zers and millennials are ‘quiet vacationing' during 4th of July week instead of taking PTO
Younger employees are “quiet vacationing” during the summer months to cope with constraints on PTO and increased feelings of burnout, according to new research.
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43-year-old started a ‘kitchen island' side hustle on Facebook Marketplace—now it brings in $379,000 a year
Teyoshe Smith started a charcuterie side hustle from her house. A year later, she left her job at Capital One. She now makes and sells cheeseboards full-time.
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30-year-old turned her side hustle into a business that brings in $100,000 a year: ‘I'm so glad I bet on myself'
Money coach and entrepreneur Parween Mander shares how she turned her side hustle into a business that made her $100,000 a year in 2022 and 2023.
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4 ways to earn extra cash this summer, from people whose side hustles bring in $100,000 or more a year
From renting out you car to turning your career into content, here’s four summer side hustles that have proven lucrative.
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This 30-year-old made $66,000 selling trash last year. His finds include Fendi bags and hundreds in cash
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Indeed, Leonardo Urbano made as much as $66,306 last year rummaging through rubbish piles in Sydney.
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Lawsuit accuses Raytheon of discriminating against older job applicants
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston accuses RTX Corporation of posting ads that target younger workers at the expense of their older peers in violation of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
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US adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 190,000 in May, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
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Millennials are ‘quiet vacationing' rather than asking their boss for PTO, new poll shows
Younger workers are more likely to say they get nervous when asking for time off, and they’re leaving PTO on the table.