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General Motors CEO Mary Barra is pushing back against the long-standing idea that a four-year college degree and an office job are automatically the strongest career path. Barra says the United States has a broader “societal issue” with how it views skilled trades, particularly careers that require people to build, repair, install, and maintain physical […]
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Law school was a hot ticket in 2026. A staggering 82,484 people applied to American Bar Association-accredited law schools, marking the largest applicant pool since the Great Recession in 2010. This represents an 8% increase over the previous year, which itself was a blockbuster cycle with an 18% surge in applicants. The sustained growth over […]
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Oprah Winfrey has built one of the most successful careers in television, but even she has a few moments she wishes she could erase. One memory still makes her cringe, and it has nothing to do with interviews, business deals, or public speeches. Instead, it comes from the brief period when she stepped behind a […]
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Finding a job has become a numbers game for many people. Instead of carefully choosing a handful of openings, job seekers are sending resumes to dozens, sometimes hundreds, of employers. This strategy has earned a fitting nickname, “spray and pray.” The idea is simple. Apply everywhere and hope something sticks. It may sound desperate, but […]
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Most people have had a career crush at some point. It might be a brilliant CEO who commands every room. It could be a professor whose words seem to land perfectly every time. Sometimes it is a colleague who appears to have everything figured out while the rest of us are still refreshing job boards […]
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Most people grow up hearing the same career advice. Work hard, stay humble, and results will speak for themselves. It sounds noble, and it also breaks down fast in real workplaces. There is no doubt that hard work matters. But it rarely gets rewarded on effort alone. Promotions, raises, and leadership roles often go to […]
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Crafting is no longer just about passing the time with a simple project. It has shifted into something more focused, more intentional, and more rewarding. Many crafters now treat their work like a skill they want to build, not just a hobby they pick up once in a while. This shift has led to the […]
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Vivica A. Fox has spent decades portraying confident, stylish characters on screen. From blockbuster films to television dramas, the actor built a career around powerful roles and bold performances. However, one memorable costume from the film “Two Can Play That Game” ultimately changed the direction of her career. Today, Fox continues to evolve professionally. Alongside […]
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Getting laid off after years in Big Tech can hit hard, especially for professionals over 50. Tech giants like Amazon, Meta, Expedia, and Microsoft have been making cuts, often leaving seasoned employees facing sudden career uncertainty. Many older workers are now juggling significant responsibilities: college tuition for children, mortgages in Seattle or Bellevue, aging parents, […]
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As 2026 approaches, the job market is showing clear signs of shift, largely influenced by the rise of artificial intelligence. LinkedIn’s annual Jobs on the Rise report highlights which roles are growing fastest across the United States. This year, A.I.-related positions dominate the list, with A.I. engineer taking the top spot and A.I. consultant or […]
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A sudden drop in Oracle’s stock delivered a major blow to Larry Ellison’s wealth. On Thursday, shares of the software giant fell more than 11% after earnings missed Wall Street expectations. As a result, Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index estimated that Ellison lost nearly $25 billion in a single day. That decline pushed his net worth down […]
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Dick Cheney spent decades shaping the direction of American policy, and his influence left a visible mark on U.S. politics. His path began long before he became one of the most powerful vice presidents in the nation’s history. After his passing at 84 from complications tied to pneumonia and cardiovascular issues, attention returned to the […]
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Today this message feels strictly spiritual as astute and successful business tycoons like Elon Musk and Jack Ma say that employees must be blessed to work 12-hour days! The self-employed tend to worship the shrewd NYC media titan Gary Vaynerchuk who advises start-up founders to work 18 hours daily. Even Hollywood is not immune to […]
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If there’s one thing all entrepreneurs and coaches can agree upon, it’s that punctuality plays a huge part in carving a path to success. Now new research is refuting this belief by saying that the unpunctual folks are more likely to succeed in life thanks to some very interesting traits that are peculiar to them. […]
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Celebrities are people with a wide range of interests and many have pursued higher education to the highest degree levels available to them. Some did so due to a passion for a specific field of study while others had lives beyond whatever made them famous. Here are celebrities with PhDs: Mayim Bialik This actress is […]
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A medical student once mentioned feeling like he’s not working hard enough unless he’s on the brink of a breakdown. Similarly, one CEO admitted to feeling panicky during moments when she’s waiting to pick up her kids, perceiving it as wasted time. A software engineer revealed that skipping meals has become a norm due to […]
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While many European countries and some U.S. companies are adopting a four-day workweek, Greece is heading in the opposite direction. Effective this week, the country’s new legislation introduces a six-day workweek for businesses operating 24 hours, aiming to boost productivity. Workers can opt to work up to 48 hours a week, with a 40% bump […]
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Some bosses are not just tough, but somewhat horrible. But as a personal assistant told us, it was worth it as they learnt a lot. How do you work for a man who is mean, unable to do anything by himself and treats you like garbage? Obviously, you need the job and you realise that […]
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Which other star wanted to try a second career that proved to be a successful move? Read on to find out… Greta Garbo, Art Collector Three amazing Swedish imports to America are: Meatballs, Chocolate and Greta Garbo. The actress delighted audiences in silent films before seamlessly shifting to talkies. Then at 35, she retired. Why? […]
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For some, the strident call of fame keeps people in the public eye for as long as possible. Others prefer a normal life. These celebrities threw show biz success and drama, and moved on to a more normal life. Freddie Prinze Jr. Became a Wrestling Producer Since 1996 for 10 years, Freddie Prinze Jr. set […]
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