Always, always, alwaysput everything your boss promises you in writing. Get to know the details of your company’s policies and leave a paper trail of any important verbal agreements between you, your manager, boss, and HR. Doing just those two things can save you a world of trouble down the line and you’ll sleep better … Read more
We can probably all agree that learning a new language isn’t the easiest thing in the world. At the same time, it’s a very good way to spend your time, as being multi-lingual can be very beneficial in the long run. Also, using your non-native language can put you in some funny situations that later … Read more
No matter how much you might like your job, at least some frustration is inevitable. You have to do mundane tasks or deal with toxic colleagues. Other times, you have to keep pushing through despite being burned out and wondering what it’s all for. Humor can be a lifesaver in these situations. When you learn … Read more
Most of us know how incredibly important it is to live next to people who we like (or at least tolerate). When you get along with your neighbors, things are great. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true! A truly bad neighbor—likely from the 5th circle of hell—can make you miserable. And you should see how … Read more
Planning a big wedding is no joke. You have to think about the venue, the catering, the entertainment. Sometimes, people choose to have child-free weddings – for the benefit of the guests and the children themselves. The problem is that not all guests might like this arrangement. And some might even quietly defy the rules … Read more
While every job has its ups and downs, the nine-to-five grind sure does hold its challenges. Just picture the petty bosses, the daunting piles of work, and the never-ending whispers by the water cooler that confront you from the moment you step foot through the front door. Well, sometimes all you can do is have … Read more
Gone are the days when we associated sharks with Steven Spielberg’s terrifying Jaws. Now, we celebrate all new marine life, including the species that has so often been misunderstood. And in marine life news, a special announcement has been made about the first-ever sighting of a live newborn great white. Great whites, the largest predatory … Read more
Of all of the nature documentaries David Attenborough has voiced over, there’s one species that we’ve yet to hear him discuss. So today we’ll be taking a deep dive into the weird world of Homo sapiens. There are over8.1 billionof us on the planet, and we’ve been around since about190,000 B.C.E. And while we’ve made … Read more
Flying on a plane can be stressful for anyone. But especially for passengers who are already navigating life with a disability, it’s important for airline staff to do everything they can to ensure a safe and smooth trip is had. Unfortunately, however, that doesn’t always happen. After one woman and her husband had a terrible … Read more
“What’s mine is yours, babe!” Many relationships function with an understanding along those lines. My partner lets me borrow his earbuds, and I let him use my blender. We buy groceries together, so it doesn’t matter who picked out what at the store, all of the food in our apartment is fair game for both … Read more