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People share their favorite #SignsYourVacationIsTooLong Jane Burnett

Twitter users recently weighed in on the viral hashtag #SignsYourVacationIsTooLong, with work-related responses and ones about everything in between. Read More

Avoid family fights about work and money using HR tricks Patrick A. Coleman

It’s important to have a clear organizational chart for your family to make sure everyone is on the same page and morale remains high. Read More

These are the best (and worst) big cities to reside in this year Jane Burnett

Home may be where the heart is, but where you live matters as well. New WalletHub data shows that Seattle, Washington is the best big city to reside in this year. The company analyzed 62 of the biggest American cities (each with more than 300,000 residents) in terms of five factors: “quality of life,” “economy,” “safety,” … Read More

How your partner's career suffers when you receive a rude email Monica Torres

Getting a rude email at work is not just going to ruin your day — it’s also going to ruin your partner’s day (and work) later on. Read More

5 reasons to cook on a weeknight (especially after a stressful day!)Ladders Contributor

Here are five reasons why you should go full-blown Barefoot Contessa on a Tuesday. Read More

Survey: This is the best city for buying your first house in 2018 Jane Burnett

Buying a home can be exciting and scary. WalletHub analyzed 300 cities and Broken Arrow, Okla. came out on top as the best city to purchase a first home. Read More

Here are 7 lessons I learned from living alone Ladders Contributor

I live alone. For the first time in all of my dozens of years. It’s only been a few months, but here are some lessons I’ve learned from living alone. Read More

Survey: 31% say 'a few hours' is the longest they could be without their smartphone Jane Burnett

31% of Americans say they think “the longest amount of time” that they could be without their smartphones “for personal use” is simply “a few hours.” … Read More

How to create a funny – and appropriate – Out of Office response Lindsay Tigar

But before you copy/paste your traditional message, career experts challenge professionals to be a tad more creative with your OOO. Try these tips on matching your excitement for your getaway with your email the next time you head off on an adventure. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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