The extravagant demands of the uber-rich
WITH a big bank balance comes big problems. When the uber-rich need help with their personal lives, they turn to professional fixers. Here’s what they have to put up with.
At Work
Hating your job is damaging your health
IF YOU hate your job, there’s a good chance it’s doing damage to your health. Here are five things to watch out for.
Union buster out to stop thuggery
THIS man has declared war on union thuggery as Queensland becomes the worst state for unauthorised industrial action.
Going to work sick is killing your career
EVERY office has them – workers that cough and splutter through an illness on the job. Here’s why going to work sick isn’t winning you any friends.
World Trade Center’s first line of defenZzzzzz….
HE CAN barely see and loves a snooze on the job… Oh, and he’s the first line of defence for one of the world’s top terror targets.
Breadwinners are blokes, all right
MATURE-AGE husbands still believe bringing home the bacon is a man’s job, despite a boom in female breadwinners.
Women in Defence backlash must stop
SEX Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has put the military’s top brass on notice to stamp out a backlash against gender equity reforms.
Will you earn more as a union member?
UNIONS are dropping fees and desperate to regain your trust after years of scandal. Could signing up be the best thing you’ve done for your salary?
The high price of being an over-achiever
NOTHING but two uni degrees will do. You can’t have friends who aren’t on track for success. And only certain careers are OK. Meet the people who are terrified of failure.
Simple ways to stop procrastinating
YOU’VE got a to-do list a mile long … once you get a coffee. Here are the simple tricks to stop yourself procrastinating.
Worker steals info on 20,000 colleagues
A TAX worker took home the names and addresses of 20,000 colleague and loaded it on to his home computer, the IRS said yesterday.
Workplace awards open for review
THE Fair Work Commission has left the door open for workplace awards covering industries such as hospitality and transport to be overhauled.
Is this the world’s most ruthless company?
IT’S pumped out hits such as House of Cards, but working at Netflix is like having psychopath Frank Underwood for a boss. Check out how it treats staff.
How to nail the worst interview questions
BOSSES won’t tell you, but most job interviews have a certain formula. Here’s how to slam dunk the most common questions everyone hates being asked.
Workplace laws battle looms
A BATTLE over workplace laws and conditions is set to be waged again with a federal government review to probe penalty rates, pay, unions, bargaining, work hours and more.
Twitter bought what for its employees?
TECH companies are known for some cushy perks at their decked out offices. But now Twitter has bought two log cabins from the 1800s for its cafeteria. Alright then…
From KFC to the White House
A 22-YEAR old part-time KFC worker has gone from frying chicken to lobbying Barack Obama and going toe-to-toe with Stephen Colbert in 15 months.
Obama’s unusual request for Aussie man
WHEN the US government calls and asks you to do something. You do it. What was it they specifically wanted from this Aussie?
Simple tricks to stop procrastinating
EVERYONE has the projects they just can’t face. The good news is you can get them done if you use the right strategy.
‘I was fired for turning down my sex-crazed bosses’
A PUBLIC relations rep claims his female bosses treated him like a hunk of meat — and kicked him to the curb when he ignored their sleazy proposals.
Workers shocked by identity of real boss
CALL centre staff were shocked to find out they were really working for when the police came knocking.
Train conductor’s epic apology note
THIS man is very dedicated to his job and he wants you to know it. A train conductor has written an extraordinary apology to his passengers for their “unacceptable” service.
Secret strategies to negotiate anything
WHETHER it’s a million dollar deal or your perfect job, there are certain strategies experts use to get their way. Here’s how to negotiate your way into anything.
Top industries for jobs right now
SOME industries are hot, some are not, for finding employment. Here are the sectors job seekers should be keeping their eyes on.
11 common resume myths busted
SHOULD your CV be one page or two? And do spelling mistakes really matter? Bosses tell the truth about what they’re really looking for on your CV.
Ten things hairdressers will never tell you
WHAT they really say behind your back and the mark-up on those fancy shampoos. Here are 10 things your hairdresser won’t be telling you.
Three ways to avoid getting stressed
IT’S natural on Monday to feel stress creeping in. The answer to these three questions will help you keep your cool.
HR managers say mums ‘unreasonable’
MORE than a third of HR managers around the country believe mothers are unreasonable in negotiating return-to-work arrangements.
You really want to be a cheerleader?
BEING a cheerleader is not all fun — especially when you’re put on “weight probation” and subject to glamour evaluations, according to a lawsuit taken out against an NFL team.
The surprising secret to billion-dollar success
WHAT’S the one thing billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio credits with his uber-success? You’d be surprised at how easily you could put it into action.
How to stop procrastinating. Right now
UGH. Procrastination is the thief of productivity and passion. Follow these simple steps to maximise your productivity and give yourself more time for life.
Seven ways to smash your to do list
WE’RE always looking for ways to do more in less time. Here are the top seven ways to be more productive and punch through that to do list.
Signs your job is taking over your life
THE average person spends six hours every weekend worrying about their job, according to one survey. Here are the signs your job is taking over your life.
Six ways to cope with annoying colleagues
DO YOU work with someone annoying you wish was in another building? Don’t get fired up, use one of these six ways to deal with an exasperating co-worker.
Would you beg like this for a job?
AN ENTERPRISING Aussie student has gone to extraordinary lengths to stand out against the crowd to find himself a casual job.
Workers sacked for eating pies
TWO council cleaners in Queensland who were fired after ducking out to get a pie on a break are now accusing the council of ‘double standards.’
How working for free made this man rich
ADRIAN Hoppel gave up working for a salary two years ago. He reckons he’s not only happier for it, but has more work than ever. Here’s how.
What really happens to your rubbish?
DENIM into dollars and iPhones into ‘woodchippers.’ Here’s the surprising truth about the things you dump and the $500 billion rubbish industry.
How do our winter Olympians actually earn money?
SPORTS in the Winter Olympics don’t always guarantee lucrative sponsorship deals for their athletes. In fact, many members of our Sochi team have to work regular jobs.
Shark cull fisherman’s salary a whopper
DETAILS have been released of the salary of the fisherman contracted to catch and kill sharks off WA’s coast. Let’s just say he landed the big one.
The simple gestures that could change your life
THE trick to appearing more intelligent and powerful could be in the palm of your hand. That’s according to two artists who made a surprising discovery.
Fast-food workers fired via Facebook
STAFF at a New Zealand takeaway joint have lost their jobs in a brutal fashion, after logging in to check the roster on Facebook.
Bad bosses: Blasted for being late in a hurricane
JULIANA was treated so badly at her company she moved to another continent. You won’t believe what some Aussies have to put up with.
The fraud squad: Rich, charming and criminal
THEY talked their way into plum jobs and had millions at their disposal. But these men went from kingpins to jail cells when it all came tumbling down.
The woman behind the world’s hottest blog
SHE started as a humble illustrator. Now Garance Doré is one of the world’s most read bloggers and half of fashion’s power couple. Read her story.
Do you need to break up with your job?
JUST like a suffocating partner in a relationship off the boil, your job can leave with you the same emotional scars. Here are three signs that you need to dump your job.
‘I quit my high-paying job and reclaimed my soul’
FLOGGED in a finance job, Amy Ta quit her lucrative career to start her own business on New Year’s Day. Then her life took an unexpected turn. Here’s her incredible story.
Reporter goes live on air while high
IT’S A dream assignment for some. This reporter went on air live after spending the day with people smoking joints the “size of cannons”.
The incredible tunnels on the US-Mexico border
THE US-Mexico border is littered with an incredible network of tunnels used to transport drugs, guns and people. Here’s how the US border patrol is fighting the war.
The devices that will change how we live
HE SCOURS the globe for new gadgets as the “world’s most expensive tyre kicker”. Here’s how Telstra’s technology boss thinks we’ll be living and working in the future.
My strange months working at Lululemon
MARY Mann was thrilled to get a job as a Lululemon ‘educator.’ But after months of yoga and extreme diets a bloody murder took place inside the company.
The boss who publicly shames his staff
YOU do not want to be in trouble with this police chief. If you stuff around he has no regrets about publicly flaying you. Thanks, boss!
Lap dancers ‘kidnap’ their nightclub boss
THREE lap dancers allegedly kidnapped their nightclub owner boss after he refused to pay them because they “broke the rules” by taking off their clothes.
Petty revenge email shuts down city
IT WAS supposed to be an act of revenge. But this simple email shut down the world’s busiest bridge and left a woman dead. Now the “humiliated” man in charge is paying the price.
Email: You’re doing it wrong
IF you’re reading this you’re tired, overworked and seeking distraction. These are symptoms of email stress – so how is your inbox slowly killing you?
Is this the best work perk ever?
SANDWICHED into a crowded train carriage? One company has provided the best perk ever, 83 foot catamarans to ferry their workers in style.
Making family life work for mums
THE secret to a happy family life is for mums to go to work for two to three days a week and no longer.
Is this the best business card ever?
SUCCESSFUL, check. Rich, check. Influential and prominent? You betcha. But that’s just the start of this billionaire’s accomplishments.
How to deal with the 5 most negative co-workers
SO you’re back at work and everyone around you won’t stop complaining about it. Sick of the negativity? Here’s how to deal with the Debby-downers at work.
Drug lords make ‘logistical mistake’
GERMAN police have seized a massive haul of cocaine after it was delivered to supermarkets in banana boxes in a ‘logistical mistake.’
Pipes burst, cause worst nightmare
SPARE a thought for the workers of this poor advertising agency. Freezing temperatures have caused their pipes to burst, and they’re leaking the worst thing they could possibly leak.
Cops ‘faked 9/11 stress to get cash’
NEARLY 100 suspects, including police and firefighters, falsely claimed they were traumatised on 9/11 in a huge mental disability pension fraud scam.
One customer’s tip that changed a waitress’s life
A customer was so impressed by his waitress’s happy disposition that he was moved to do something rather drastic. This story will put a smile on your face today.
The surprising life of a celebrity PA
IT’S not all glamorous parties and rubbing shoulders with the stars. Rita Tateel reveals what life is really like as a celeb’s PA: lonely, full of pressure, and sometimes downright nasty.
Politician ‘sent staff video of oral sex’
A POLITICIAN is in hot water after allegedly bombarding good looking female staffers with sexually explicit suggestions and lewd videos.
After 30 hours of work, Mita dropped dead
SHE worked ridiculous hours, using energy drinks to stay awake for a 30-hour shift. She tweeted about the shocking work demands. Then, she collapsed and died.
‘Never call an ambulance for me’
INTENSIVE-CARE nurses know things you don’t and wouldn’t want to know. Here one nurse explains why she wouldn’t ever want to be admitted to hospital.
Is this the best CV ever?
THERE are CVs and then there is designer Robbie Leonardi’s CV. A full-on, Super Mario-like interactive game which will delight you.
The importance of not quitting
SUCCESS is never sweeter than after having tasted failure. What comes easy never stays. Keep this in mind and you may just end up being the best in the world.
Cops called on office snack thief
IF you ever had your lunch disappear from the office refrigerator, consider what one man did: He called the cops.
Australia no land of sickies and smokos
TAKING a lunch break is a thing of the past for millions of Aussies. But have we lost sight of the productivity and mental health benefits?
Woman can’t work because she’s allergic to shoes
A 45-YEAR-OLD woman has pocketed $170000 in unemployment benefits over the last 20 years because she claims to be allergic to shoes.
Verdict on public servant sex compo
A WOMAN who was injured while having sex in her hotel room during a work trip finally has a decision on her workers compensation claim.
Throw away your useless to-do list
SOME people swear by them but do to-do lists really work? Not so, according to a new school of thought. Here’s how to manage your life instead.
Hate your job? Hold out ’til 50
A NEW survey claims that we grow in to our jobs, with 9 in 10 workers who are age 50 or older claiming to be happy in their work.
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