Choosing a career path isn’t always easy. It can take years to figure out the best option. Sometimes the career chooses the person. But not every career decision will sit well with friends and family. So, how does one make these choices? Redditor ThinCold2885 wanted to discuss his experience and get feedback, so he naturally […] More
Western society’s attitude about tattoos has changed drastically in the last 50 years. Once a complete taboo in many workplaces, the ban on tattoos has eased greatly. When I was in my teens and working in retail, “unnatural” hair colors, piercings beyond a single pair on the lobes or for anyone who wasn’t fem-presenting, and […] More
When parents see their children grow up and get married, it’s not long before they start to count the days until their children have children of their own, making them grandparents. Of course, some want-to-be grandparents are much less patient than others. Generally speaking, as eager as they are to become grandparents, most people understand […] More
Some of the best days at work are casual Fridays. Being able to wear clothes that are comfortable can make life easier at certain jobs. But rules for one’s attire are regimented for most careers. Is there a good way to change that rule? Case in point… Redditor pen1sewyg wanted to discuss his experience and […] More
Children are told to dream big for their futures. The world tells them they can be anything they want to be. Then a parent says… “Within reason.” Normally that parent could be looked at as a downer. But could they have valid points? Case in point… Redditor anallstar wanted to discuss their experience and get […] More
Money shouldn’t dictate one’s happiness, but it can often lead to some awkward conversations. There are some people who are hugely fulfilled by their jobs, and thus don’t pay much mind to the fact that they make considerably less than some of their friends and family members. Others, though, don’t even attempt to hide their […] More
Everybody wants to be a star. Or we’ve all at least thought about what it’d be like once or twice. Opportunities that can lead down that path are hard to come by. And when you think you’ve missed one, you never forget it. Case in point… Redditor PangolinNew58 wanted to discuss her experience and get […] More
From the very minute they’re born, many parents have a vision of their children’s future. Of course, all a parent should want first and foremost is for their children to be safe and happy. But sometimes, they can’t help but wish they will pursue a specific career path, be it their own or one they might […] More
This whole influencer craze doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. It feels like influencers and social media mavens are heading towards world domination. But have they found a work life/home life balance? Which is a priority? Is it even possible? That question comes up sooner than you think. Case in point… Redditor throwrabounder […] More
Conforming to the image expectations of a partner’s high-powered career can be a lot to ask. For one woman on Reddit, it felt like she was being asked to transform into a completely different person each time she accompanied her boyfriend to a work function. So, she asked him to pay her. She wasn’t sure […] More
Nepotism is a hot-button issue nowadays, especially with how rocky the path to success can be in today’s economy for all but the lucky few. Even so it can be difficult to resist when a friend or family member asks for preferential treatment and a boost to their career from a powerful acquaintance. A man […] More
Money and trust, those are two things that have a very complicated dynamic. They are especially tricky mixed together in romantic relationships. Trust is hard to give when one has been burned. And money is hard to talk about when one has been repeatedly fleeced in the past. Case in point… Redditor skdbthrowaway wanted to […] More
