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Jobs That Most People Don't Know About, But They Pay Well And Actually Value Your Skills

It’s funny how many people make great money doing things most of us never think about. Behind the usual office jobs exists a world of strange, fascinating work that proves earning a living isn’t one-size-fits-all.
November 6, 2025 Peter Kinney

I’m the only woman in an office full of men who constantly make “jokes” about my appearance. I thought we were beyond this in 2025. What should I do?

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.
September 11, 2025 Jesse Singer

I helped my friend apply for Social Security disability. Yesterday she told me she never reported her income as a freelancer. Am I complicit in fraud?

When you helped your friend apply for Social Security, you didn't realize she didn't report her income as a freelancer. Here’s how to protect yourself against accusations of fraud.
November 7, 2025 Sammy Tran

I just got offered the job of my dreams. I opened the offer letter and learned it pays $32,000 less than what I make now. Should I take the risk?

You finally get the call, and your dream job is yours. The role fits your skills, the mission excites you, and you can almost picture your first day. Then you see the salary offer—$25,000 less than what you make now—and your stomach drops. Is passion worth a pay cut? Before you decide, let’s unpack what truly matters and see whether saying “yes” will move you forward or set you back.
November 4, 2025 Peter Kinney

Smart Strategies To Bring AI Into Your Small Business

All you ever hear is how artificial intelligence is everywhere, but how do you use AI to improve the bottom line for your small business?
November 5, 2025 Alex Summers

Anna Alaburda graduated at the top of her class, but when she couldn’t find work, she sued her law school for misleading her about her job prospects.

In 2016 a student sued her law school, claiming the university misled its students about employment outcomes after graduation.
November 3, 2025 Jane O'Shea

You don’t need a college degree to earn six figures as a lineman—but you’ll need strength, focus, and the nerve to work where others fear to climb.

If you want a high‑demand, well‑paid job that doesn’t require a four‑year degree, a career as a lineman may be what you're looking for.
November 4, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My employer insists on paying me as a contractor to avoid benefits. I’m killing myself for the job, putting in 70 hours per week. Is this even legal?

You clocked in every day and followed the same schedule—and yet your paycheck arrives with a 1099 instead of a W-2? If your employer treats you like a full-time staffer but labels you as a contractor, red flags should flash. Misclassification can quietly strip away financial security. Let’s break down what the law actually says and what steps you can take next.
November 4, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I gave my friend a reference with my boss to get her a job with us, but she’s arriving late to work every day and causing problems. Now what?

You helped your friend get a job with your organization, but now she's showing up late every day and driving everyone nuts. We look at how to handle the situation.
November 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

The FAA's New Air Traffic Control System: Will Automation Replace Human Controllers?

People considering careers as air traffic controllers now wonder if computers will replace humans in the control tower.
October 31, 2025 Penelope Singh

Everyone endures failure, but Bill Gates and these other entrepreneurs can teach us how failure is just another step towards success.

Failure stings your pride and drains your bank account. But for Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, and Thomas Edison, catastrophic failures became stepping stones to greatness. Success rarely travels a straight line.
October 30, 2025 Peter Kinney

The interviewer said he liked my resume, but then he asked if I’d ever been fired. My honest answer ended the interview. What should I have said?

Not only does it sting to get fired from a job, but it's also a challenge talking about it in future jobinterviews.
October 30, 2025 Peter Kinney