During the Great Resignation, when millions of people left the workforce, the phrase “Nobody wants to work anymore” became a common sentiment among HR and business leaders who were having trouble with hiring. However, as University of Calgary professor and researcher Paul Fairie pointed out referencing newspapers and other publications, these words have been thrown … Read more
Different people have various opinions about the so-called “parent-child problem.” Some say that there is a critical difference in how different generations perceive life. Some people think that these are just isolated cases, and there is no general trend here. Well, we’ve actually gathered here now not to discuss social issues in contemporary society, but … Read more
According to Gallup’s State of the American Manager report, half of all employees in the US have quit jobs at some point in their careers in order to get away from their bosses. (The figures are similar or even higher for workers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.) And the subreddit r/ChoosingBeggars has … Read more
We all know that cheating is wrong. It shows a lack of character. It’s unfair to your classmates. It’s disrespectful toward the entire academic community. And it disappoints the people who invested in your education. However, this doesn’t deter some students. They think that they can ‘easily’ get away with bending the rules. However, some … Read more
In the folklore of many countries from different parts of our planet, there is a fairy tale about a chicken that laid eggs with golden shells, but ended up in soup – simply because the owners wanted chicken broth. A plot that demonstrates extreme irrationality, bordering on stupidity – and which, alas, can be seen … Read more
Online shopping can be extremely convenient. But it’s not without its flaws. It’s quite easy to be seduced by the promise of high-quality products for cheap prices. However, the deals can be too good to be true. Sometimes, to a frankly ridiculous extent! We has curated a list of photos from online shoppers who wanted … Read more
Always, always, alwaysput everything your boss promises you in writing. Get to know the details of your company’s policies and leave a paper trail of any important verbal agreements between you, your manager, boss, and HR. Doing just those two things can save you a world of trouble down the line and you’ll sleep better … Read more
We can probably all agree that learning a new language isn’t the easiest thing in the world. At the same time, it’s a very good way to spend your time, as being multi-lingual can be very beneficial in the long run. Also, using your non-native language can put you in some funny situations that later … Read more
No matter how much you might like your job, at least some frustration is inevitable. You have to do mundane tasks or deal with toxic colleagues. Other times, you have to keep pushing through despite being burned out and wondering what it’s all for. Humor can be a lifesaver in these situations. When you learn … Read more
Most of us know how incredibly important it is to live next to people who we like (or at least tolerate). When you get along with your neighbors, things are great. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true! A truly bad neighbor—likely from the 5th circle of hell—can make you miserable. And you should see how … Read more