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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

State-mandated high school financial literacy courses are growing. What does that mean for Gen Z’s money habits?

More and more states are making financial education a requirement for graduation, out of a growing concern that young adults need more than ever to be ready to make real‑life money decisions.
November 17, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I helped my friend apply for Social Security disability. Yesterday she told me she never reported her income as a freelancer. Am I complicit in fraud?

When you helped your friend apply for Social Security, you didn't realize she didn't report her income as a freelancer. Here’s how to protect yourself against accusations of fraud.
November 7, 2025 Sammy Tran

Anna Alaburda graduated at the top of her class, but when she couldn’t find work, she sued her law school for misleading her about her job prospects.

In 2016 a student sued her law school, claiming the university misled its students about employment outcomes after graduation.
November 3, 2025 Jane O'Shea

You don’t need a college degree to earn six figures as a lineman—but you’ll need strength, focus, and the nerve to work where others fear to climb.

If you want a high‑demand, well‑paid job that doesn’t require a four‑year degree, a career as a lineman may be what you're looking for.
November 4, 2025 Quinn Mercer

I gave my friend a reference with my boss to get her a job with us, but she’s arriving late to work every day and causing problems. Now what?

You helped your friend get a job with your organization, but now she's showing up late every day and driving everyone nuts. We look at how to handle the situation.
November 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

The FAA's New Air Traffic Control System: Will Automation Replace Human Controllers?

People considering careers as air traffic controllers now wonder if computers will replace humans in the control tower.
October 31, 2025 Penelope Singh

The interviewer said he liked my resume, but then he asked if I’d ever been fired. My honest answer ended the interview. What should I have said?

Not only does it sting to get fired from a job, but it's also a challenge talking about it in future jobinterviews.
October 30, 2025 Peter Kinney

Laid Off In Your 50s: Strategies For Moving Forward

Losing your job is bad enough, but being laid off in your 50s hits especially hard. We look at strategies for getting back on track.
October 30, 2025 Alex Summers

My boss bought a lie detector app and asks random questions like “Do you respect me?” Can I report this behavior?

When your boss starts using a lie detector app at work, things get weird fast. Learn your legal rights, how to safely report misconduct, and ways to protect yourself from toxic, power-tripping managers — all explained with humor and clarity.
October 14, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss hosted a “mandatory fun night” where he wrestled interns in a bouncy castle. What are our options?

When your boss turns “mandatory fun” into a bouncy castle wrestling match, it’s more than weird—it’s a workplace red flag. Learn your rights, how to report it, and why toxic “team-building” crosses serious lines.
October 10, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I quit my job to sell artisanal soap, then gave half my inventory away to influencers. Can I recover financially?

So you quit your stable 9-to-5, filled your kitchen with artisanal soap, and then generously gifted half of it to influencers who posted selfies but generated few actual sales. Now your savings are shrinking fast. The big question: Can you recover financially from this? The answer is yes—if you pivot carefully, quickly, and strategically.
October 2, 2025 Jack Hawkins