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I agreed to stay home with the kids, but now my husband says I didn’t “earn” half our assets during the divorce settlement talks. What now?

You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.
December 23, 2025 Peter Kinney

I was employed as live-in caregiver for a woman who just passed away. Her son and daughter gave me a week’s notice to move out of her house. Now what?

You were living in the home as part of your job caring for an elderly woman until she passed away. Now her adult children want you out of the house in a week. We look at ways you can handle this stressful situation.
December 24, 2025 Penelope Singh

I want us to use my husband’s Christmas bonus to pay off our credit card debt, but he’s insisting we splurge and “treat ourselves” instead. Now what?

Your husband’s Christmas bonus just came in, but instead of paying off debt, he wants to splurge on luxuries over the holidays. We look at ways to put the money to better use.
December 22, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

The interviewer asked how I handle criticism, and I said, “pretty badly.” I wanted to show my sense of humor, but nobody laughed. Can I recover?

Your interview went great except when you made an attempt at humor at the wrong time. We look at ways to salvage the situation and what to do next time.
December 12, 2025 Alex Summers

My boss faked a stalker to make us feel grateful for his “protection.” Should we call the police?

When a boss goes too far, it usually looks like micromanaging or unfair deadlines. But what if your boss staged something darker—a fake stalker designed to make employees feel scared and grateful for his “protection”? It sounds like a plot ripped from a thriller, but for some workers, it’s disturbingly real. The question is, how should you respond when your manager manipulates fear instead of building trust?
September 19, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I received a lay-off notice from my job, and now my ex-wife is demanding half my severance package. What now?

You were laid off, which was already a shock. Now your ex‑wife is demanding half of your severance. We look at your options.
December 5, 2025 Penelope Singh

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 keeps asking about my fertility treatments and suggested I delay having kids. Can I report this?

Learn how to handle a boss who keeps asking about your fertility treatments or suggests you delay having kids. This 27-slide, magazine-style advice article explains your legal rights, how to set boundaries, when to report the behavior, and how to protect yourself in a hostile workplace—all with clarity, empathy, and humor.
November 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Starting Their First Online Business

It's exciting to start your first online business, but even the smartest beginners can stumble into pitfalls that cost time and money.
November 27, 2025 Alex Summers

My boss fired a coworker who refused to pray with him at lunch. Now he’s asking me to lead next week’s prayer. What do I do?

A worker faces a troubling dilemma after their boss fires a coworker for refusing to pray and then asks them to lead the next office prayer. This engaging advice article explores employee rights, workplace boundaries, and practical steps to stay protected in an uncomfortable — and potentially illegal — situation. Perfect for readers dealing with toxic workplace dynamics.
November 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Pros And Cons Of Becoming A Flight Attendant In 2026

The career of a flight attendant is full of fascinating travel opportunities, as long as you can handle the demands of the job.
November 26, 2025 Sasha Wren

I offered our best part-time worker a full-time job with a raise and benefits, but she said no because she would lose her food stamps. What now?

An employee's refusal to take a better job offer may seem baffling at first, but her stems from the very real fear of losing federal benefits.
November 21, 2025 Alex Summers