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by CareerCynic
Mon Oct 21, 2024 12:19 am
Forum: True Financial Freedom
Topic: The Danger of Staying Idle: Don't Let Yourself Become a NEET Forever
Replies: 0
Views: 15

The Danger of Staying Idle: Don't Let Yourself Become a NEET Forever

Hey everyone, I recently came across a story that really hit home. It’s a story about a young man who let himself drift into a life of isolation, comforted by the distractions of games, the internet, and the false sense of security that comes with doing nothing. He became what people call a "NE...
by CareerCynic
Thu Oct 17, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: Office Politics
Topic: The Dangers of Making Friends at Work: Trust Wisely and Tread Carefully
Replies: 1
Views: 64

Re: The Dangers of Making Friends at Work: Trust Wisely and Tread Carefully

Sequel: Co-Workers Are Not Always Your Friends Hey everyone, I wanted to follow up on my previous post about making friends at work with some additional insights. As someone who has worked in several different companies throughout the years, I've seen time and again how co-workers who seem like fri...
by CareerCynic
Wed Oct 16, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Corporate Critiques
Topic: Why Most People Will Never Be Free From Their Corporate Overlords
Replies: 0
Views: 34

Why Most People Will Never Be Free From Their Corporate Overlords

Hey everyone, Let’s talk about something that’s been on my mind a lot lately— freedom . Not the kind of freedom you see in motivational posters or hear in your company's “inspirational” emails, but real freedom. The kind of freedom where you don’t have to wake up every day and bow down to your corpo...
by CareerCynic
Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Corporate Critiques
Topic: The Problem with Tipping Culture in the US: Shifting Responsibility from Employers to Customers
Replies: 0
Views: 18

The Problem with Tipping Culture in the US: Shifting Responsibility from Employers to Customers

Hey everyone, I wanted to open up a discussion about the tipping culture in the United States, a topic that’s been frustrating many workers and customers alike. There’s a fundamental problem with how tipping has evolved, and it boils down to one thing: employers are shifting the responsibility of fa...
by CareerCynic
Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Corporate Critiques
Topic: Gen Z is Paying to Work: The Corporate Reality No One Wants to Talk About
Replies: 0
Views: 22

Gen Z is Paying to Work: The Corporate Reality No One Wants to Talk About

Hey everyone, I wanted to share my thoughts on something that’s becoming all too common in the job market these days— Gen Z paying to work . Yes, you read that right. The economy has become so screwed for young people that some of them are essentially paying to work because their jobs don’t even cov...
by CareerCynic
Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:03 am
Forum: Side Hustles
Topic: The Power of Side Hustles: Turning Your Free Time into Income
Replies: 0
Views: 9

The Power of Side Hustles: Turning Your Free Time into Income

The Power of Side Hustles: Turning Your Free Time into Income When it comes to achieving financial freedom, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal is the side hustle . It’s more than just a buzzword—it’s a way to diversify your income, build new skills, and even create a safety net that can...
by CareerCynic
Thu Sep 12, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: Scam School
Topic: What Is a "Useful Idiot" and How Influencers Exploit Them
Replies: 0
Views: 25

What Is a "Useful Idiot" and How Influencers Exploit Them

Hey everyone, Let’s talk about a term that’s frequently thrown around but often misunderstood: "Useful Idiot." While it may sound harsh, it's a crucial concept to understand, especially when it comes to how influencers manipulate their followers. So, what exactly is a "useful idiot&qu...
by CareerCynic
Thu Sep 12, 2024 11:41 pm
Forum: Scam School
Topic: The Cult of Personality: How Influencers Manipulate the Masses in Scam School
Replies: 0
Views: 53

The Cult of Personality: How Influencers Manipulate the Masses in Scam School

Hey everyone, I want to dive into a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant in today’s world of influencers, gurus, and digital marketing: The Cult of Personality . This tactic is used by influencers to create an almost fanatical following that will do whatever they say, buy whatever they sell, ...
by CareerCynic
Mon Sep 02, 2024 12:15 am
Forum: Corporate Critiques
Topic: A Tragic Reminder: Wells Fargo Employee Found Dead at Desk—Does Anyone Really Care?
Replies: 0
Views: 54

A Tragic Reminder: Wells Fargo Employee Found Dead at Desk—Does Anyone Really Care?

Hey everyone, I came across some incredibly tragic and disturbing news that I think serves as a stark reminder of a harsh reality many of us face in the corporate world. Recently, a Wells Fargo employee was found dead at her office desk in Tempe, Arizona, after her body had been there for four days....
by CareerCynic
Wed Aug 28, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Corporate Critiques
Topic: Burger King Employee’s 27 Years of Loyalty Rewarded with a Mug: A Stark Reminder That We’re Just a Number
Replies: 0
Views: 47

Burger King Employee’s 27 Years of Loyalty Rewarded with a Mug: A Stark Reminder That We’re Just a Number

Hey everyone, I recently came across a news story that perfectly encapsulates why we should never prioritize a company’s needs over our own. A Burger King employee who didn’t miss a single day of work for 27 years was "rewarded" with a paltry gift—a mug, some candy, and a few other token i...