Flipboard 2025 Careers

My boss makes us chant affirmations to a cardboard cutout of himself every morning. Is this a cult—or just illegal?

A hilarious yet insightful look at what to do when your boss forces employees to chant affirmations to a cardboard cutout every morning. Learn whether this bizarre workplace ritual is a cult, illegal, or just deeply unprofessional—plus practical advice, legal context, and strategies for protecting your sanity. Perfect for readers navigating toxic or absurd office dynamics.
December 17, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss told me to fake a family death so I could attend a conference in disguise. Am I complicit?

A compelling workplace-advice article exploring what to do when a boss demands unethical behavior—like faking a family death to attend a conference undercover. This engaging guide helps employees navigate toxic leadership, understand complicity, set boundaries, and protect their professional integrity with humor, insight, and practical strategies.
December 17, 2025 Jack Hawkins

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 made a mistake with company inventory and now they’ve deducted money from my paycheck for “lost merchandise.” Can they do this?

Your employer deducted money from your pay for an honest mistake. Here's what you need to do right away.
March 27, 2026 Sammy Tran

My interview was abruptly canceled when they said I wasn’t a fit, but now they keep calling me after the person they hired quit. What do I do?

If you get a job offer after a previous unsuccessful interview, you may have more room to negotiate.
March 26, 2026 Miles Rook

My Dad is an oil exec. He promised me a job once I completed OJT in a different state. I got back, and the position was filled. What can I do?

My dad promised me a job at his oil company—but the role was filled when I returned. Here’s what to do next, how to navigate the situation, and how to build your career independently.
March 27, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I alerted my manager and the accounting team about false internal company figures. The next day HR told me they accepted my resignation. Now what?

You thought you were doing the right thing by notifying the accounting team about some wrong figures, but now you're out of a job. We look at how to respond.
March 25, 2026 Quinn Mercer

My parents want to pay for college, but only if they get to choose my degree. I don't want to be in debt forever. What do I do?

Parents offering to pay for college—but only if they choose your major? Learn how to navigate this tough decision, balance student debt with personal freedom, and confidently choose your future.
March 20, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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Our bank froze our business account during a fraud investigation, and now we can’t make payroll. How long can they legally hold our funds?

One day your business bank account is working normally. The next day, payments start bouncing, payroll won’t process, and the bank tells you your account has been frozen due to a fraud investigation. This situation happens more often than people realize. Luckily, there are some things you can do to speed up the process of getting your money released.
March 16, 2026 Peter Kinney
Older Japanese Worker

Americans Should Know That In Japan Older Workers Are Paid To Sit By The Window And Do Nothing. Would That Ever Work In The United States?

While companies in the United States and Europe push workers for ever higher productivity and demand stricter office schedules, corporate Japan has spent decades doing something very different—paying older employees to show up, sit by the window, and…do pretty much nothing.
March 13, 2026 Jesse Singer

I signed a new contract guaranteeing I'd work from home 3 out of 5 days a week. The new boss insists I come into the office all week. What can I do?

Your contract guarantees remote work, but your boss wants you back in the office full-time. Learn what your rights are, how to approach the conversation professionally, and what steps to take if your employer ignores the agreement.
March 13, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My company raised starting pay for new hires. With the last minimum wage hike, they make almost as much as I do after years on the job. What can I do?

With your company raising starting rates and minimum wage hike, your experience doesn't earn you much more than a new hire. What's going on here?
March 3, 2026 Marlon Wright