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I Chased My Freelance Dream and Quit My Job—Now I'm Struggling With Rent. Is It Time to Return to a 9-to-5?

I quit my job to freelance and follow my dream, but now I can’t pay rent. Should I go back to a 9-to-5?

Quitting the 9-to-5 felt brave. Liberating, even. But now the bills are stacking up, work’s dried up, and you’re wondering if this path is worth the stress. No shame—it happens. If your dream gig is starting to feel like a financial mess, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to reset your strategy and actually make freelancing work again on your terms.
July 5, 2025 Marlon Wright
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My Boss Asked Me To Cover For Him While He Went On A Secret Vacation. Then I Got Written Up For “Lying.” What Do I Do?

“Could you cover up for me when I’m away?” It seemed harmless. But a simple favor became a career crisis, and the person who caused it vanished without consequence. No warning signs—just a sudden write-up for something you didn’t initiate. So, what do you do in this situation? How do you respond when silence turns into accusation?
July 2, 2025 Miles Brucker

A new job was supposed to give me $5K to relocate, I flew across the country, but the moving company says they haven't been paid. Help!

If a job offers you a relocation bonus, read the fine print very carefully before accepting. Here's how to navigate relocation bonuses to prevent your exciting new opportunity from turning into a horror story.
June 27, 2025 Jack Hawkins
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Detroit's Millionaire's Row shined like a diamond until it crumbled when the Great Depression decimated auto production.

There lies a Detroit neighborhood where wealthy families once strolled tree-lined streets past sophisticated Victorian homes. Today, you’ll only find scattered buildings that hint at a lost world of prosperity.
June 25, 2025 Alex Summers

I refused to pay for my kids' college tuition, now they're saying they'll never speak to me again. Did I destroy my relationship with my own kids?

Paying for your kids' college tuition is something that a lot of parents do. But, some may choose not to, whether that's because they literally can't afford it, or because they want to teach them to be fiscally responsible on their own, here are some tips on how to navigate this sensitive issue.
June 24, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Common Features Of Great Cover Letters And What You Should Leave Out

Writing a winning cover letter is crucial for getting you in front of the hiring manager for a job interview. What you don't include in the letter is just as important as what you do include.
June 20, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I want to work for myself, but my current job has a non-compete radius of 100 miles. Do I have to move my whole life just to live my dream?

Non-Compete clauses date back to the 15th century and were intended to keep workers from stealing trade secrets and sensitive company data from their former employer. But what if you want to open up your own business? Would you have to move outside of their non-compete radius? Let's examine that very question.
June 19, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Jobs That’ll Disappear By 2030—Is Yours On The List?

From changing consumer habits to the rise of Artificial Intelligence, many jobs that are here today will be gone tomorrow. and by "tomorrow"—we mean within the next 5 years.
June 18, 2025 Jesse Singer

Some States Make You Wait Weeks for Your Last Paycheck—Is Yours One of Them?

So, you were fired? Yes, it sucks, but it happens to almost everyone at least once in their lives. The important part is getting what you are owed on your way out—namely your final paycheck.
June 17, 2025 Jesse Singer

I'm being let go from my job of 15 years and my boss just told me they aren't going to give me any severance. Is that legal?

We all hear about people being let go from jobs and getting paid out some very nice severance packages and golden parachutes. But is severance the law? If a company lets you go, what do they actually owe you?
June 12, 2025 Jesse Singer

My boss told me to wear makeup and “smile more” if I want a raise. Can I report this without risking my job?

Being told to “wear makeup and smile more” to earn a raise is legally considered discrimination or harassment. You’re well within your right to feel uncomfortable. We look at the steps you can take without putting your job or career in jeopardy.
June 9, 2025 Alex Summers
Ever considered that your idea of productivity might be all wrong?

What If Everything You Know About Productivity Is Wrong?

We’ve been taught to hustle harder and check more boxes. But what if our obsession with productivity is the very thing holding us back?
June 9, 2025 Marlon Wright