Flipboard 2025 Careers

If your boss hasn’t given you a raise in five years (especially one you think you deserve), we get that you’re probably wondering: is that even legal? Doesn’t he have to give me a raise at some point? Well, the answer might surprise you.

You walk into work, and before you’ve even logged in, someone comments on your outfit. Another chimes in with a “joke” about your body. Everyone laughs, except you. It’s 2025—shouldn’t we be past this? Spoiler: we’re not.

When most people hear the word “poverty,” they think of money. But there’s another kind of poverty quietly shaping our lives: Time Poverty. That exhausting sense that the day ends before you’ve had a chance to live it—leaving little left for joy.

So your boss decided to build a robot version of you—an AI clone who answers calls, charms clients, and works overtime without ever needing lunch breaks or bathroom runs. Then, as if starring in a workplace horror-comedy, they turn around and slash your hours.

Finding out your boss is “in disguise” at lunch and critiquing what you say isn’t quirky leadership—it’s creepy. It can also raise legal flags about surveillance, retaliation, and interference with rights to discuss work conditions. Let’s break down what’s likely going on, what’s unlawful, and how to protect yourself (and your coworkers) pragmatically.

Work varies depending on where you live, influenced by both direct and indirect factors. The ranking is based on the total score, with states ordered from the hardest-working to the least hard-working. (WalletHub, Aug 25, 2025)

Having a boss who depends on drinking is an incredibly stressful situation, especially when their behavior directly impacts your professional image. Luckily, with the right steps you can protect yourself, and even come out stronger on the other side.

It starts as a conversation you never imagined having—your future dangled on a string tied to something that feels off. The pit in your stomach tells you this isn’t just awkward; it’s serious. Power, trust, and ambition all clash here, raising one urgent question: how do you protect yourself?

Some workplace rules are weird. But firing someone for a normal, biologically unavoidable behavior like yawning? That takes it to another level. And now, instead of addressing the bigger issue, like stress or overwork, your boss is asking everyone to log their energy levels every single hour. So what do you do when your workplace starts tracking your focus like it’s a performance score?

Nobody expects their child to forge business documents in their name to be approved for a loan. It's a legal and familial nightmare. You may think you failed as a parent. You may be (rightfully) angry at your kid for doing this. Let's explore what you can do next and how to help you and your son without destroying your relationship.

Your boss says you have to share a hotel room on a work trip “to save money.” Now you’re imagining awkward silences, zero privacy, and possibly unsafe situations. No, you’re not overreacting—your comfort and safety matter. Here’s how to figure out your options, protect yourself, and set clear boundaries without torpedoing your career.