Secret Life of a Children’s Party PrincessI thought a summer job at the Princess Academy would be a carefree escape. But I learned some hard lessons about real life while playing make-believe.
Working From Home? You Might Be Ordered Back to the Office SoonFlexible work and hybrid jobs are declining and employees are being forced back to the office—here’s how they feel about it.
How Time Zones Impact Your Work and Mental HealthFor better productivity and wellness, nearshore roles to a similar time zone.
Read Dell’s Memo ‘Retiring’ Hybrid Work and Calling Workers Back to the Office 5 Days a WeekDell has become the latest tech company to implement a five-day return-to-office policy. BI obtained the email CEO Michael Dell sent to staff.
So You Got Bad Vibes At The Job Interview — Now What?Some red flags are more concerning than others. Interviews can give you an insight into the way a company runs, aligns with your values… or doesn’t.
How to Save Time and Be More Productive by Using AIWhile AI can’t fold your clean clothes, it can help you plan your laundry schedule.
Mark Zuckerberg to employees in leaked all-hands meeting: ‘buckle up’Meta’s CEO agonized about leaks, defended working with Trump, and gushed about AI and smart glasses. Meta’s CEO agonized about leaks, defended working with Trump, and gushed about AI and smart glasses.
I worked with 11 managers in 7 years at Amazon. I used 4 strategies to build trust and grow fast.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sai Chiligireddy, an engineering manager at Amazon's Seattle office. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his employment history.
WHY ARE THERE NO FUCKING JOBS?There are no fucking jobs. WHY ARE THERE NO FUCKING JOBS? Don’t tell me to go on LinkedIn, Indeed, or my university’s alumni network. Fuck your “job finding resources” links and master docs.
Salary Story: I Never Thought I Would Make Six Figures — Here’s How I Got ThereI reached this level thanks to having supportive managers in some of my roles and being prepared to negotiate for my raises.
Sebastian Mallaby on Finance’s Intellectual Adventure StoriesSebastian Mallaby is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of five books, including, most recently, “The Power Law,” an account of the venture-capital industry.
Bosses are done caring how you feelLike social distancing and elbow bumps, another pandemic-era norm has faded: bosses who seem to care about your feelings.
Reality Is in the Eye of the BeholderOur perception of reality is a subjective lived experience, a virtual construct shaped by our senses, biology, and personal history. Image: Denis Argyriou, via Unsplash Things are not as they are seen, nor are they otherwise.
Why middle-aged people have a duty to be self-centeredLast year, I described being an author to my child’s third grade classroom as “doing homework and writing reports all the time”. I often write personal narrative, and it occurred to me that I am constantly researching and expounding on myself.