by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Future of Work, Robots
A humanoid warehouse worker, Digit walked upright on goatlike legs and grabbed bins off a shelf with muscular arms made from aerospace-grade aluminum. It then placed the boxes on an assembly line and walked back to the shelf to search for more. The crowd, which had...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Age, Retirement
I know several people in their late 50s who aren’t ready to retire but are ready to pull back on their 40-plus-hour-a-week schedules. What is the best way to request moving from full to part time without risking management deciding it would be best to say “no” and let...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Jobs, Remote Work, Tips
Some jobs are saying goodbye to 9 to 5 and hello to flexible schedules. The option of flexible-schedule remote jobs allows employees to obtain a healthier work-life balance, FlexJobs career expert Keith Spencer tells CNBC Make It. These jobs are a sign of...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Remote Work, Stories
In 2013 I moved from Portland, Oregon, to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands after college for four months to teach English. It’s a tiny island of about 2,000 people. Being alone without my friends or family gave me anxiety bad enough to turn to medication. However, I...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Finance, Tips
Are you a freelance designer looking to boost your savings? As an independent contractor, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to maximize your income and reduce your tax burden. While many freelancers are aware of common deductions such as office...
Recent Comments