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Chinese airline implements controversial weight monitoring policy for flight attendants
In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, Hainan Airlines, one of the largest carriers in China, recently implemented a policy aimed at regulating the weight of its female flight attendants. The policy requires female flight attendants to undergo regular weight monitoring, and those who exceed...
Three words: President Obama’s awesome career advice for young people
When seeking career advice, few individuals possess the wisdom and experience of former President Barack Obama. From his meteoric rise to the presidency after just a few years in the political arena to his recent exploration of the concept of "good" work in his Netflix show...
AI eliminated 4,000 U.S. jobs in May – But should we panic yet?
The Rise of Automation The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market is becoming increasingly apparent, with the technology already contributing to significant job losses. Data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas reveals that AI was responsible for nearly 4,000 job cuts in the previous...
The Real Reasons Stores Such as Walmart and Starbucks are Closing in Big Cities
In recent years, major retail chains like Walmart, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Whole Foods, and CVS have been closing stores in major US cities, sparking concerns about the future of retail in prominent downtown areas. To reinvent downtown retail, it is imperative to embrace significant changes and create...
Job rejection letter: Cringeworthy or (somewhat) encouraging?
Receiving a job rejection can be disheartening, especially when you have set your sights on a particular position. The disappointment is often compounded when the rejection letter is impersonal and devoid of any constructive feedback. However, one TikTok user's experience took an unexpected turn when they...
Family of 3 in a big city: How far does 100K in income go?
Earning a six-figure income has traditionally been associated with financial stability and success in the United States. However, a recent study by Lending Tree highlights the challenges faced by families with a yearly income of $100,000, particularly in California. The study examined the purchasing power of...
Gen Zers (folks 13-25) poll: Do they think they’ll be better off financially than their parents?
At a time when the world is facing unprecedented challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and an economically unstable environment, the younger generation remains hopeful and optimistic about their future financial prospects. Contrary to what the older generation might think, a recent survey by Morning Consult...
Humility: Republican and former Cowboys star and UFC fighter now works at Walmart
Former multi-sport pro athlete Greg Hardy, still only 34, recently revealed that he is now working at Walmart. Hardy was an NFL defensive end who played in the league for six seasons, suiting up for the Carolina Panthers and then the Dallas Cowboys. He was subsequently...
AI takeover: IBM set to replace 8,000 jobs
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has announced a hiring pause and a bold new plan to replace nearly 8,000 jobs with artificial intelligence (AI). This move marks a significant shift in the company's workforce strategy and highlights the growing trend toward automation and AI in various sectors....
The AI Economic Revolution: How True Believers are Embracing the Change
Joshua Clymer, a former sophomore at Columbia University majoring in math and computer science, made a life-altering decision last fall. He decided to take a gap year, and he doesn't see himself returning to college anytime soon. He believes that most jobs will be replaced by...
‘ChatGPT does most of my job’ — How AI is enabling savvy people to work 2 and 3 jobs
In today's world, a new class of workers who are overburdened with their workload has been created. To ease the burden, they are now turning to AI-based language models like ChatGPT to do various job-related tasks. "ChatGPT does like 80% of my job," stated one worker...
AI’s eventual impact on job loss: Reasons for concern – and optimism
AI can automate the most annoying parts of your job. But what if it can do your whole job? Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we interact with machines. Generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT have made it possible for us to automate mundane tasks, from summarizing...
Clark vs Reese in NCAA Final: Racist and sexist double standards exposed?
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark made dominant runs in the women's college basketball tournament this season. As a result, it was a dream come true for fans when Iowa and LSU met in the national championship game, which saw a record-breaking 9 million viewers for a...