U.S. Olympian turned down ‘massive’ job to pursue gold medal dream
Kyle Dake knows he’s old. The 33-year-old Olympian is going to Paris this summer as the oldest wrestler on team USA. But while many other wrestlers his age have since …
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Nearly 70% of Gen Z is actively freelancing or plan to in the future
In 2024, Gen Z workers are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the American labor force for the first time. But right now, the workforce’s youngest generation, the oldest of whom are …
Ex-Nvidia recruiter’s top resume red flags
When you apply for a job and send in your resume, it has to pop immediately. “A resume is showcasing you in a 10-to-60-second format on paper,” says former Google …
Millennials would rather take secret PTO than ask their boss
Paid days off from work aren’t a guarantee for many Americans, but even when they do get them, they’re leaving them on the table. A majority, 78%, of U.S. workers …
I won the NYC housing lottery and my rent is $1,000/month
Nkenge is a native New Yorker, born in the Bronx and raised in Harlem. While growing up in the city, living in a neighborhood like Manhattan’s Flatiron, where the current …
Payton Pritchard’s unreal confidence is a luxury for the Celtics
Saturday’s Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers was a prime example of the Boston Celtics taking care of business. After dropping a gross Game 2, they regained focus and …
How 24-year-old earning $50,000 in North Dakota spends her time and money
New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Salt Lake City are some of the most popular places new grads want to live after college, but not everyone aspires to life in …
Campus protests, FAFSA delays plague college admissions process
This year’s college admissions cycle is wrapping up, and it’s been eventful. Before high school seniors even started submitting applications in the fall, several factors were poised to shake up …
Chris Pine says $65,000 ‘Princess Diaries’ paycheck changed his life
With a 20-year career that has seen him star in rom-coms, blockbusters and indie hits, it’s hard to imagine Chris Pine ever had a hard time making it in Hollywood. …
How to win ‘The Price is Right,’ from Yale-trained game theory expert
It’s easy to get sucked into watching “The Price is Right,” the beloved TV game show where contestants win cash and prizes by guessing the price of merchandise. You can …