Flipboard 2025 Careers

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.

Losing your job is bad enough—but being told (or suspecting) it’s because of your weight feels downright cruel. Can an employer really do that? Well, the honest answer is…it depends on where you live. Let’s break down how the law actually works, and what rights you actually do have.

It never falls apart overnight. The hours stretch, the growth stops, and that “safe” role starts draining you bit by bit. Routine replaces ambition, and before you even realize it, you’re stuck in a loop.

When your boss starts using a lie detector app at work, things get weird fast. Learn your legal rights, how to safely report misconduct, and ways to protect yourself from toxic, power-tripping managers — all explained with humor and clarity.

They were supposed to retire comfortably. That's not happening. Gen X built the bridge between old and new work, then got stuck on it while everyone else crossed over. Their exhaustion tells a bigger story.

It started as a side thing. A few hours here, a freelance project there. Before long, the second gig wasn’t extra—it was essential. That’s just how the game changed for this generation.

Starting a business isn’t just about having a killer idea or a relentless work ethic—it’s about planting that idea in the right soil. Some US cities practically breathe entrepreneurship, offering fertile ground where startups can sprout into empires. The secret sauce? A mix of accessible funding, diverse talent pools, supportive tax policies, and lifestyles that don’t turn you into a stress ball. From sunny Miami to tech-savvy Seattle, these are the top cities where business dreams meet real-world opportunities.

When your boss turns “mandatory fun” into a bouncy castle wrestling match, it’s more than weird—it’s a workplace red flag. Learn your rights, how to report it, and why toxic “team-building” crosses serious lines.

If you're anxious to upskill in business but don’t want to wait for the next semester to start, there are several online business programs with open enrollment, and rolling admissions out there.

If you've been sending out hundreds of resumes without getting any serious offers, it may not be your skills and experience that's holding you back, but your résumé.

Your son has passed on several job offers, but is asking for financial assistance. We look at ways to motivate him to get back to work.

Millennials entered the workforce as the most educated generation in history, yet they are increasingly the first to face layoffs. Employers argue that their costs and adaptability play a role. The underlying reasons are more complex than stereotypes suggest.