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Two people without so much as an associates’ degree were earning over six figures and were still living paycheck to paycheck. Read More

Advice

Using premortems to calm your nerves and nail that big project Ladders Contributor

Beat failure at its own game with this next-level project management technique, which you should run in the early or middle stages of your project. Read More

Productivity

I found out I was making 53% less than my colleague — here’s what I did Ladders Contributor

Once we know what we value in the world and what our value is to the world, we can work to reconcile the two and create the work-life balance that allows us to thrive and make what we deserve. We, as working mothers, deserve that. Read More

Advice

Take control of your time with Stacey Abrams’ ‘Work-Life Jenga’ strategy Molly Shea via Shine

As with the game of Jenga, a willingness to adapt and revise is pretty much essential. And if it feels like your blocks have all come crashing down? Take a deep breath and remember that you can always start over again. Read More

Advice

Marcus Aurelius: 3 rules for life Darius Foroux

Hadot identifies the 3 rules for life of Marcus Aurelius as the following concepts: (1) judgement (2) desire (3) impulse toward action. Read More

Personal Finance

The average 401(k) balance by age Arielle O'Shea via NerdWallet

The below numbers show how 401(k) balances increase with age, at least until participants start drawing on their money in retirement. Read More

Advice

5 things you need to delete from your life Rachel Weingarten

These five things are filling up space in your life that you don’t need, and are taking up unnecessary space. Read More

Cover Letters

Harry, Meghan and royal family welcoming new bundle of tax hassles Tina Orem via Nerdwallet

The thought of a member of the royal family writing checks to the IRS may seem strange (and indeed, some reports suggest the family could take steps to avoid dual citizenship), but it highlights rules that can take many parents by surprise when they raise children abroad. Read More

The Future of Work

Alchemists, princesses, sherpas, and other ridiculous titles in tech Sheila McClear

Do you know what a Galactic Viceroy of Research Excellence is? Or what a Remote Funnel Marketing Ninja does? These are real job titles, believe it or not. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

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

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.