Tattoos are the new normal, and they can even increase your chances of landing a job, but not all tattoos are created equal. Contrary to popular belief, sporting visible tattoos doesn’t negatively impact your job prospects or salary anymore, says a new study from the University of Miami. Researchers surveyed over 2,000 subjects – with …
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I was summoned for jury duty. I was actually pretty happy about it. I looked forward to the experience and was enthusiastic about playing a part in the justice system. The reality if it left me bitter and fuming. The first problem was the details of the case itself. We were informed in writing in …
There’s a scene that I remember vividly from my university days. I was sitting on a stool having lunch in a diner in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The older man in the greasy white apron behind the counter looked at the heavy tome I was reading and asked what I was studying. “Comparative literature,” I replied preparing …
So what can you to do with that English degree on the job market? Read More »
In a New York Post article that’s gone viral this week, Meghann Foye, argues for “Meternity” leave – something she imagines has “all the perks of maternity leave – without having kids.” It’s a silly little article posted for the purpose of marketing her novel “Meternity,” about a woman who fakes a pregnancy and discovers some …
So, you want maternity leave without kids? OK. Here’s how that should go. Read More »