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May 26, 2023
Published by Callie Holtermann at May 26, 2023
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be Kendall Roy’s Assistant?

In “Succession,” Jess quits, and Kerry was in tears. What is it actually like to be an assistant to the ultra wealthy? Jess Jordan, Kendall Roy’s […]
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May 16, 2023
Published by VALERIYA SAFRONOVA at May 16, 2023
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Interested in Polyamory? Somerville, Massachusetts May Be the City for You

Somerville, Mass., has passed laws granting rights to people in polyamorous relationships — and it’s just getting started. Jace Knight had heard about Somerville, Mass., while […]
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April 11, 2023
Published by Mattie Kahn at April 11, 2023
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For Lee Tilghman, There Is Life After Influencing

The internet personality Lee From America wanted to see what life was like as plain old Lee Tilghman. She’s not alone. But leaving behind lucrative brand […]
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March 26, 2023
Published by Roberta Naas at March 26, 2023
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Can’t Buy the Watch You Want? It’s Partly a Lack of Watchmakers.

With student enrollments down and retirements rising, Swiss brands worry that growth will stall. The watchmaking world is facing an unprecedented problem: a severe lack of […]
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March 9, 2023
Published by Carol Pogash at March 9, 2023
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When Quitting Videos Go Viral

On TikTok and YouTube, workers are sharing their stories of leaving their jobs, giving them a sense of power over often untenable situations. The Bright Side is […]
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November 23, 2022
Published by Reyhan Harmanci at November 23, 2022
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Saluting in Solidarity

As employees in tech face layoffs, an emoji meets its moment. When Elon Musk walked into Twitter headquarters in late October carrying a sink, it seemed […]
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August 20, 2022
Published by Charlotte Cowles at August 20, 2022
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Brands Grapple With Inflation by Being More Transparent About Price Increases

As brands grapple with inflation, a new playbook has emerged: Be upfront about price increases, and hope that transparency will keep customers loyal. When inflation began […]
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August 15, 2022
Published by Joshua Needelman at August 15, 2022
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How Quitting a Job Changed My Work-Life Balance

We asked people who quit their jobs during the “Great Resignation” how it changed how they approach work. This is what they told us. In September […]
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July 11, 2022
Published by Charlotte Cowles at July 11, 2022
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We’re Not Asking for the Moon

“A lot of us were raised with this mentality of, ‘Find your passion, be happy, the money will follow.’” <!– –> “I’m in a good place […]
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July 7, 2022
Published by ROXANE GAY at July 7, 2022
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You Don’t Get Office Birthday Cake Over Zoom, Sorry

Send questions about the office, money, careers and work-life balance to workfriend@nytimes.com. Include your name and location, or a request to remain anonymous. Letters may be […]
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