careers

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

I want to declare personal bankruptcy but that won’t free me from my $268K in student loans. What now?

Millions of financially strapped people have been finding out the hard way that bankruptcy doesn't discharge their student loan debt easily.
November 19, 2025 Sasha Wren

Jury duty only pays me $50 a day and my boss says I won’t be paid after the first week, but the trial is set to drag on for months. Now what?

Most jury duty lasts only a few days, but some trials can stretch into weeks or even months. If your employer stops paying you during this time, you may be facing a financial crisis.
November 20, 2025 Peter Kinney

The Opportunity And The Pitfalls Of Taking On A Restaurant Franchise in 2026

Franchising a restaurant offers a ready-made business model and a path to success for those willing to take the risk and put in the work.
November 20, 2025 Peter Kinney

Bill Gates Says These 3 Jobs Will Be The Only Ones To Survive The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence

Entire industries are being reshaped faster than anyone expected. Yet Bill Gates says three kinds of jobs will still matter even as AI grows smarter—fields he believes rely on uniquely human creativity, judgment, and curiosity.
November 19, 2025 Jesse Singer

The interviewer asked how I deal with conflict, and I told a story about yelling at a coworker. Should I have lied instead?

Few job interview questions cause candidates more problems than this old classic: “How do you deal with conflict?” We look at how to respond when it's you that's on the spot.
November 17, 2025 Penelope Singh