‘My abuser dressed me in nappies’
A DOMESTIC worker has spoken out about the beatings, starvation and twisted games she suffered at the hands of an abusive housewife.
At Work
Why are FIFO workers killing themselves?
AS MINING companies struggle after the boom, nine fly-in-fly-out workers have taken their own lives in 12 months.
How to deal with the office jerk
THERE’S one in every workplace — a person who just puts everyone off-side. So how do you deal with them?
Boss sells car and watch for staff
IS THIS the best boss ever? He sold his Corvette and Rolex watch and donated the $150,000 in proceeds back to staff.
‘I fired five people to avoid paperwork’
THIS woman hated doing paperwork so much, she sacked all of her employees. But does she have a point?
Unemployment changes your personality
HAVE you been unemployed for more than a year? This is how your personality is changing.
The work prank gone tragically wrong
IT STARTED off innocently enough — a prank between colleagues that has been pulled a million times before. So how did someone end up dead?
One thing that’s ruining your work day
THERE’S one simple, everyday thing that is killing our days at work. No, it’s not that passive-aggressive colleague or even an unreasonable boss.
Is sitting is the new cancer?
STAND up, take notice. Sitting is really bad for you. Everyone from Tim Cook to Donald Rumsfeld is standing up — and it’s changing their lives.
‘I’m really excited’: Freya’s next big move
THE student who leaked details of Frances Abbott’s scholarship is making a bold move into federal politics.
‘Good luck with your no job life’
IN what is probably the shortest amount of time it has taken anyone to get fired, this girl’s tweet got her sacked before she even started.
How zombies will help workplace harmony
THOSE lumbering, undead zombies could be the key to getting along in the workplace. Seriously.
How to avoid poisonous people
WHAT is the difference between a relationship being hard and a relationship just being downright unhealthy?
Sex romp scandal raises huge question
SO, two office workers decide to cavort after hours, and get caught on camera. The whole world knows about it. And still, they don’t get the sack.
The future of work is … mind control?
WHAT will the workplace look like in 2040? Imagine working remotely via hologram, commuting by jetpack, or even controlling your office with your mind.
Office workers implanted with microchips
THE future is now. One office block in Sweden has implanted microchips in the hands of employees, in what could be the beginning of the end for swipe cards.
Thousands raised for super-commuter
MORE than $290,000 has been raised for the dedicated factory worker who has been walking a total of 33 kilometres to work for a decade.
This man walks 33km to work every day
WHAT this man does to get to work will mean you can never complain about your commute ever again. Because his is far worse.
Change is coming for ‘exploited’ Aussies
A WHOLE group of Australians are ‘exploited’ every day for their hard work. But a landmark decision could see that all change.
The creepiest jobs in Australia
WHAT’S the creepiest thing you’ve ever had to do at work? Clean the leftovers out the office fridge? At least you’ve never picked maggots out of a dead body.
How to get work done from home
WORKING from home may seem cool, but it can be challenging to do right. These four tips will turn the laziest slacker into a productive worker.
You can now rent a puppy for 15 adorable minutes
OFFICE pets are so supposed to do wonders for morale, stress levels and employee health. And now you can rent a puppy for 15 minutes at a time. Seriously cute.
How to deal with your bad boss
CAN’T stand your horrible boss? Wish you could tell them exactly what you think of them? Here’s how you can make yourself feel better.
‘Get the ghetto out of the store’
MACCA’S is facing a discrimination lawsuit after a franchisee fired 15 black employees, amid allegations of “rampant racial and sexual harassment”.
Backpacker ‘paid $1.35 an hour’
A SMALL-BUSINESS owner has strongly hit back at claims he paid a young Italian backpacker less than $2 an hour for four weeks’ work.
This is the future of work in Australia
MORE than two thirds of Australians are now using this new strategy to make extra cash. It’s a way to earn money that ‘didn’t exist’ two years ago.
‘People would say I’m an a**hole’
PEJMAN Ghadimi has never been a nice guy, and he likes it that way. He reckons that, to be successful, you shouldn’t be nice either. Is he right?
Body language mistakes you’re making at work
YOU might be saying the right stuff and doing good work, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get ahead. Your body language may be jeopardising your whole career.
Doogie Howser wowser at gynaecologist
A TEEN posing as a doctor fooled hospital workers for a month before he was caught, even sitting in on an obstetrics exam.
Man robs co-worker, then shows up to work
WOW. Talk about dedicated to your job. A man is accused of robbing his colleague at gunpoint, but then shows up in time for his next shift.
Work a lot, drink a lot?
IF YOU’RE always working late and drinking to distract, it could be taking a toll on your health in more ways than you realise.
‘This isn’t algebra, folks; it’s dog walking’
AN IVY League grad has posted a searingly funny, and seemingly genuine ad on Craigslist promising to make people’s dogs “happier than a Mormon on his honeymoon”.
Really dumb things young workers do
“HE WAS drinking wine and uploading his penis photos to our company Dropbox in the name of ‘needing more storage space for Grindr’.”
Mystery man leaves $2000 tip
A MYSTERIOUS do-gooder is travelling around leaving massive tips on restaurant bills — and it’s all in the name of Jesus.
‘Think I just hit a cyclist. But I’m late for work’
HE said it was just a joke, but a stockbroker’s tweet about running over a cyclist has left him jobless and in trouble with the law.
Crumby conditions for bakery staff
MORE than 200 Victorian bakery workers have been short-changed on their dough or were working under crumby conditions, an investigation has found.
The weirdest drug busts of 2014
COCAINE in cookies, meth in cheese, opium hidden in bars of soap — drug smugglers have become increasingly creative in recent years.
Boss offers employee boob job
WHAT a class act. The CEO of a restaurant has come under fire for offering to pay for an employee’s boob job.
These legends run the country while you’re relaxing
WHILE you’re gorging on amazing food and spending time with family, many Australians are at work. Who’s keeping the country running?
Coca-Cola’s best idea so far?
COCA-COLA has given its employees the ultimate work perk, and we’re all jealous. Actually, strictly speaking, it’s taken something away.
Meet the best train station guy in Australia
IN A year of awful news, here’s a beautiful Christmas tale about the most helpful Aussie train station worker ever. You won’t believe the lengths he goes to.
What Apple doesn’t want you to know
APPLE may make the shiniest and most desirable tech gadgets but, sometimes, that comes with a price.
Why lady tradies are better on the tools
NOT only are lady tradies growing in numbers -— they are proving to be better on the tools. Find out how.
Workplace that’s winning at Christmas
A FAMOUS Brisbane-based company has caused a social media sensation with its Christmas tradition for staff. Google, eat your heart out!
Taxi drivers spill the beans on passengers
EVERYONE has an opinion on taxi drivers. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, we bet you want to know what they’re thinking. Here’s your chance.
Today hasn’t been Tony Abbott’s finest
OPINION: Tony Abbott’s ‘sexism’ gaffe has Melissa Hoyer wondering if there will ever be a time when performance triumphs over gender.
38 words can kill your career
JUST like one misspelled word can get your resume tossed out, one incorrectly used word can ruin your entire message. Don’t fall for these common traps.
Fired for taking ‘too many’ toilet breaks
WHAT kind of company would fire a pregnant women for taking “too many” toilet breaks?
Behind the scenes at Facebook HQ
WHAT’S really like to work at Facebook? With its amazing perks, what are you expected to give in return? We go behind the scenes to find out.
‘Blocked at all management levels’
THE first comprehensive data on how Australian companies act on key gender equity targets finds “women blocked at every level of management”.
The biggest lawyer fail of all time?
THIS lawyer has just been struck off for “inexplicable incompetence”, and that’s putting it mildly. He even showed up dressed like Thomas Jefferson.
Why your lazy co-worker is the best
YOU might think the diligent, conscientious type are the best ones to work with. But you could be wrong. Here’s why your lazy desk buddy is a keeper.
Workers made to hand back $4000 Xmas bonuses
A COMPANY owned by the fifth-richest person in the world has made its employees pay back a $4000 Christmas bonus.
What it’s like to be a snake catcher
WHEN you think of snake catchers, you think of a dangerous job dealing with writhing reptiles. But is that the reality?
What a messy desk does to you
WE’VE all been there. The messy desker who refuses to clear away the rubbish. But that person’s junk is having a much bigger effect on everyone.
The truth about those clipboard people
WE LOVE to hate charity muggers. They’re pushy, rude, and they really want to shake your hand. But does the money actually go where they say it does?
‘They actually want a white teacher’
AN AFRICAN American teacher claims he was denied a job — with a text message which stopped him in his tracks.
The crazy buildings of the future
WOULD you live in a ‘skyscraper’ 300 metres underground? Or go to work in an abandoned subway station? It’s not science fiction.
Nine of the most amazing work perks
HEADING to the office for a tin of Nescafé and toast? Check out the unbelievable perks these companies use to keep staff happy.
Three guys find the ultimate career
FROM nine to five, seven days a week, Robert Schill plays video games while sitting on a plush, brown sofa in central Florida. And he gets paid for it.
Child sex abuse ‘not work related’
A PUBLIC servant who argued his conviction for child sexual abuse was “not work related” has had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out.
Your first world problems pale in comparison
HEARTBREAKING images show the daily struggle of living in extreme poverty in the world’s most deprived regions.
‘Toxic police culture’ swept under the carpet
TAUNTED, sexually harassed, and driven to mental breakdown. A former police officer tells what it’s really like for women in the force.
Pot smoker sues for discrimination
WELL, this is a different kind of alleged discrimination. A woman is suing a company for not hiring her because she’s a pot smoker.
‘Green is blue’: The clients from hell
FORGET horrible bosses, it’s the demanding client with no idea what you do who’ll really make your life miserable, according to an eye-opening blog.
‘My supervisor’s name is go f*** yourself’
ALL he wanted was light sauce, not white sauce. One customer was on the unfortunate end of bad customer service when he rang Domino’s to complain about his order.
The glamorous job no one wants
IT’S always been billed as a super glamorous job — hobnobbing with mega stars and power players. But people are increasingly abandoning the shiny life.
Cigarette company bans smoking
WITH cigarettes being pushed into oblivion, one company was determined to buck the trend, allowing staff to light up in the lift and at their desks … but that’s all about to change.
Lara Logan quarantined after Ebola report
SHE made global headlines after suffering a brutal assault in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, now Lara Logan is trapped in a 21-day quarantine after reporting on the deadly Ebola virus.
Things you need to know by 25
THE dreaded quarter-life crisis is very real. Here are 25 things you need to know, according to one guy who thinks he’s figured it out.
The toughest gig in Silicon Valley
RUNS every morning, workshops all day and dorm beds at night. Welcome to Blackbox. One Aussie takes us inside Silicon Valley’s exclusive bootcamp .
The wage war Tony Abbott just can’t win
OPINION: The Abbott Government has picked a wages fight with the military it will not win. Instead it will only end up backfiring, big time.
’Macho’ attitudes put FIFO workers at risk
FIFO workers’ mental health are being put at risk by a “toughen up princess” attitude at mines.
Man told to work for nothing
AN electronics worker was ordered by a UK Government department to work for a company for six months without pay. He refused.
How to get on BRW’s Young Rich List
SO YOU want to strike it rich and join the elite of Australia’s young guns? Dave Greiner, third on this year’s list, explains how it’s done.
Never diss your billionaire boss
THIS is how you get yourself fired from a lucrative CEO job. Fratboy antics probably won’t impress your powerful billionaire boss.
Shift work is killing your brain
SHIFT workers, we have some bad news for you. The disruption to your internal clock could be causing long-term decline in brain function.
Office politics: Why can’t we all just get along?
EVERY workplace is a microcosm of different personality types trying to coexist in one space. So how can we all get along?
What Australians gossip about at work
WE SPEND a lot of time at work every week so it’s no surprise we share quite a bit with our colleagues. But what are we gossiping about and how much chat is too much?
‘Why I left my $254,895 a year job at Microsoft’
A $254,895 a year job with good benefits and career prospects. So why did Adam Herscher walk away from it all?
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