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.
At Work
‘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.
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