careers

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.

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?

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

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

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

That gut feeling when reading a job description? It's probably accurate. Certain phrases pop up again and again in companies where nobody seems happy, and once you know them, they're impossible to miss.