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“Overtime, 2-hour commute, sleep-deprived”: 25-year-old graphic designer wants to quit first job after just 2 months, says “already exhausted”A 25-year-old graphic designer in Kolkata is already feeling burnt out just two months into her first full-time job. Long hours, unpaid ove...- Quote of the day by Jim Carrey: ‘Many of us choose our path out of fear, disguised as practicality. So we never dare to ask the universe what we really want.’ The Truman Show actor on breaking free from fearActor Jim Carrey's 2014 commencement speech powerfully advises graduates to confront fear, not eliminate it. He argues that 'practical' dec...
- Psychology says adults who apologize for their home the moment a guest arrives aren't anxious hosts; they learned it by watching their mothers brace for every doorbellMany people apologize for their homes upon a guest's arrival. This habit often stems from observing mothers who felt judged on household cl...
- The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
- 50 AQI, overtime pay, on-time trains: Indian techie shares everyday perks of living in JapanAn IIM Kashipur alumnus, Ankit Purohit, shared insights into life in Japan, highlighting its clean air, incredibly punctual trains, and a d...
- Employee’s 1-minute early departure from office triggers boss’s anger: What he says next about tracking shocks staffAn employee shared his experience online after being confronted by his manager for leaving work just one minute before his shift officially...
- Worker's request to have lunch before Sunday meeting turns intro immediate firing for him. 'People confuse leadership with control'A college student’s Reddit post about allegedly being fired from an internship after asking to eat before a Sunday meeting has sparked wide...
- ‘Company needs team players who understand the current budget constraints’: Employee says HR pressured them to give up over $1,000 in overtime pay or risk being firedA Pennsylvania employee says HR pressured them to waive more than $1,000 in overtime pay in exchange for “future career opportunities” whil...
- Boss snaps at employee who logs in on time, gets silenced: ‘Oh, so you want me to prioritise…’A workplace disagreement over work hours has gone viral. An employee was criticized by his manager for logging in exactly at the start of h...
- Don’t make this tax mistake: Key quarterly deadlines that could save you moneyMissing quarterly tax deadlines can cost you extra money in penalties and interest. People who earn on their own or expect to owe taxes mus...
- How an employee in reply to boss set a boundary between office work vs personal time: 'Free does not mean available’A recent workplace exchange highlights the growing tension between constant connectivity and personal boundaries. An employee's firm yet re...
- Waiting for your tax refund? IRS reveals schedule and tracking tool for taxpayersThe IRS has introduced a new online tool to help taxpayers track refunds and manage payments easily. Many Americans are waiting for their t...
- Running late on taxes? How to apply for an IRS extension before time runs outMany people may miss the tax deadline, but they can still ask for extra time. The Internal Revenue Service allows a simple process to delay...
- 2026 USPS postmark rule change: why IRS tax returns mailed April 15 may be late, penalties triggered, and safe filing steps explainedUSPS postmark rules 2026 are creating real tax filing risks this year. Over 160 million Americans file taxes annually, and many still rely ...
- ‘Plan your days better’: Junior accountant finds boss’s polite request a sugarcoated push for extra work without payA junior accountant’s Reddit post has sparked debate after she claimed her manager’s “polite” requests to arrive early and stay late quietl...
- Boss insults employee over unpaid overtime — then faces instant karmaAn employee worked months of unpaid overtime expecting a raise. When the manager refused to discuss compensation and insulted the worker, t...
- Tax deadline 2026: Are you ready for April 15? When to file, how to extend, and what happens if you miss itTax deadlines 2026 are here. April 15 is final. Missing it can cost up to 25% in penalties. Millions must file before Tax Day 2026 or reque...
- Tax extension 2026: Pros and cons of filing after April 15 explained in simple termsTax deadline is April 15, but people can request an extension to October 15 if they need more time. An extension may help avoid penalties, ...
- Boss makes employee do extra work with promotion promise, then promotes a new worker 6 months later. 'I feel so used...'An employee claims they were misled into doing six months of extra work under the promise of a promotion, only to have the role quietly giv...
- Unpaid overtime has soared since the beginning of the pandemic: SurveyOne in ten workers (10%) globally are now giving away in excess of 20 hours per week for free to their employers – a proportion that has do...
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