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CEO says Gen Z ‘are not going to be as well off’ as boomers, Gen Xers: 'Nobody cares...'

USAA CEO Juan C Andrade said young people are dealing with problems that earlier generations “didn’t have to contend with”, including low starting salaries and more competition for entry‑level jobs.

Bathrobes to yoga: Recruiter reveals how job seekers get 'casual' on Zoom interviews

The recruiter, who conducts more than 600 interviews a year across industries and has worked with more than 80 organisations, said that the convenience of Zoom has made many applicants forget that interviews are still formal assessments.

When I left Uber, some said I was fired. It hurt: Techie-turned-YouTuber with 2 million subscribers

Akshay Saini clarified that just one quarter before he left Uber, he received the company’s Impact Award, recognising him as the best engineer of the quarter in his organisation. He said he was rated 'outstanding' in both manager and peer reviews.

Millennial manager uses Tinder to get 3 job interviews, says it was easier than finding love

The PR account director credits her Tinder strategy with giving her a faster route into London’s job market. 'It’s obviously a very crowded marketplace, and there are so many new emerging channels all the time that may be untapped,' she said.

Bengaluru recruiter says trainees 'survive on Rs 12,000' salary: 'Not a flex,' replies candidate

Netizens pointed out that the minimum wage in Karnataka’s urban areas is close to Rs 17,000, with revisions expected to push it 15–20 percent higher. They argued that the recruiter’s justification showed a lack of basic HR understanding.

Man quit banking job in 2013 to sell tea, now makes $500 million pa: Boss thought I was insane

Martin Berry grew up in the countryside of Melbourne, Australia, where he developed an entrepreneurial streak early on. He recalls that his family 'didn’t necessarily have a lot of money,' pushing him to find creative ways to earn.

Indian-origin tech exec hired friend 'to do nothing' in US firm for Rs 90 LPA, got Rs 45 LPA in kickbacks

Karan Gupta, 47, worked as a senior director of data analytics at Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest healthcare providers in the US. He was fired for an unrelated scam in 2019, but the fraud related to his 'unqualified' friend came to light during the company’s internal review.

Radhika Gupta's advice on leadership: ‘Aim to be the most loved, not the most intelligent'

In a lengthy note, the Edelweiss MD and CEO urged young professionals to value wisdom, empathy and likability over raw intelligence to succeed at workplaces.

Sridhar Vembu shares 5-step framework to prevent AI from taking white collar jobs: 'I'm in stage 1 and 2'

The Zoho co‑founder's response was prompted by a professor from the London School of Economics who argued for cautious, conviction‑based decision‑making especially at workplaces affected by AI.

Job in Kenya better than working in Bengaluru, Mumbai: Techie fed up with toxic culture, poor infra

'The mentality of Indians who are just not ready to adjust, work without cutting corners, and finally get sadistic pleasure by making others miserable is draining me out,' the techie wrote.

Ex-Google AI leader says law, medicine degrees are waste of time: AI will catchup by graduation

Jad Tarifi, who earned his own PhD in AI in 2012, told the publication that young people risk 'throwing away' years of their lives pursuing degrees that cannot keep up with how quickly AI is advancing.

Billionaires worried their Gen Z kids won’t be able to keep a job: US wealth managers

One wealth advisor said that although billionaires 'have the financial resources to support their children, but they sometimes struggle to determine what else is needed for their children to succeed.'

After working in Beijing for 20 years, woman quits, moves to uninhabited island for 'inner peace'

Yue Li has endured stormy weather, leaking roofs, high winds that prevent cooking, infrequent supply shipments, and even persistent rat infestations — one chewed through her toothpaste the day after she arrived. But for her, the trade-off is clear: 'I have sought my freedom and inner peace in this simple and harsh environment.'

72% Indian employees work over 48 hours a week work, 83% feel burnout: Report

A majority of professionals across generations said they respond to toxic work culture by quietly disengaging, with 39 percent of Gen Z and Gen X, 33 percent of Millennials, and 29 percent of Boomers choosing to step back rather than escalate issues.

Techie quits Uber job to teach on YouTube, has 2 million subscribers, life he 'always wanted'

Akshay Saini lives with his family in his hometown, Dehradun, and works a small but strong strong remote team. 'I spend time with my family. I live a slow life, and I genuinely enjoy my work,' he said.

Bengaluru bank lowballs Rs 30 LPA offer to new mother, she rejects it to bag Rs 1.2 crore pa UK job

'I did not disclose my pregnancy because there is no written rule on when you’re supposed to, and I did not think it necessary to share that information before they made an offer,' Komal Khemani, 35, said.

Anthropic co-founder reveals qualities AI company seeks in candidates: 'We look to hire...'

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei believes the integration of AI into the workforce will make jobs more meaningful and productive, rather than eliminate them. She also acknowledged that technical skills such as coding may become less central as AI tools grow more capable, but said this shift does not diminish the importance of people.

Associated Press lays off Pulitzer-winning journalist after 7-year stint: 'Without any prior notice'

Although the Yemeni journalist did not specify when the layoff took place, his post triggered a wave of reactions on X, with journalists and media workers drawing parallels with broader job cuts across the industry, including that at 'The Washington Post'.

Facebook’s early Indian techie is ‘sad and confused’ with Anthropic’s AI taking over writing code

For Aditya Agarwal, the moment is not just economic or technological, but deeply personal. 'If anything,' he said, 'this whole period is showing me what it is like to be human again.'

Olympic gold medalist went from earning Rs 2 crore pa to Rs 1,000 per hour: 'Felt kind of insecure'

At 20, Lauryn Williams was earning six figures annually through sponsorship deals, including with Nike. But, she said a 20 percent cut taken by agents, along with taxes and short career spans, meant the income did not stretch as far as commonly believed.

FedEx's Indian CEO reveals how he cracked US job interview: Told them I didn't have a green card

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, IIT Bombay alumnus, was hired as an associate analyst in Memphis 30 years ago. FedEx is the only company he has ever worked for.

Woman turns into dog content creator after layoff, earns more: ‘Luckiest person in the world'

After losing her job, the 32-year-old had a difficult choice: find another role or try to build something of her own. She chose the latter. 'The choice, for me, was simple. I had to at least try to make a name for myself, doing what I loved most, which was helping dogs,' Isabel Klee said.