The Gen X Career MeltdownJust when they should be at their peak, experienced workers in creative fields find that their skills are all but obsolete.
Why AI and Remote Work Are Two Sides of the Same Broken CoinAt a recent SXSW panel, experts took a deep dive into how collaboration really happens at work, and how outdated ideas are stifling the benefits of AI and remote work arrangements.
How to Build Career Resilience in Uncertain TimesIn an era when career uncertainty—marked by layoffs, automation, shifting regulations, and changing expectations—traditional notions of job security are becoming obsolete.
A Millennial Who Quit Her Tech Job Details the Costs and Challenges of Making a Career Change to a Self-Employed BakerHali Mo talked to Business Insider about what it’s like to run a baking business from her apartment.
Afraid of AI Taking Your Job? Make This Mental ChangeIt’s understandable to be concerned about AI’s impact on your career, says this expert. But there are ways to live with the uncertainty.
Job Loss Is a Kind of GriefThose recently out of work may find that traditional mourning rituals can ease some of their suffering. “When I ripped my shirt, I felt my heart rip in two.
Bridget Christie on brain fog, flirting, and why she won’t be taking a lover: ‘My heart is full. I am open to it, but I’m not looking for it’Is it a pigeon-hole, Bridget Christie asked to be photographed in, or is it a box? Either way, it’s some pretty trenchant visual messaging: whatever society wants to do with middle-aged women, Christie is done with it.
Forget push-ups — I'm a personal trainer and here's 3 ways to build upper-body strength and mobility using downward dogWhether boosting mobility or building upper-body strength, you can use downward-facing dog to your advantage. Down dog, a staple yoga exercise, primarily stretches the upper back, chest, abdomen and shoulders while opening up the muscles along your posterior chain, including the hamstrings.
I'm 58 and lost my 6-figure job. Over a year of applications later, I still haven't found anything.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pete Petersen, 58, who has been looking for work since February 2024 after he was laid off from his corporate job. Petersen spent much of his career in the consumer products healthcare division of a pharmaceutical company.
The Tech Fantasy That Powers A.I. Is Running on FumesBehold the decade of mid tech! That is what I want to say every time someone asks me, “What about A.I.?” with the breathless anticipation of a boy who thinks this is the summer he finally gets to touch a boob. I’m far from a Luddite.
Striving for efficiency is all very well, but it leaves no time to liveA recent Apple update saw people waking up to their emails summarised for efficiency, thus creating light uproar, amusement and a series of small domestic mysteries to be untangled on the bus. A man in America shared a message from his mum, who’d told him, “That hike almost killed me.
Help! My Longtime Therapist’s “Mistake” Has Sent Me Into a Total Tailspin.Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Delia Cai is filling in as Prudie for Jenée Desmond-Harris while she’s on parental leave. Submit questions here. I’ve been seeing a therapist for two years. The first year was fine.
3 things haven’t changed in software engineeringThe Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership opportunities, events and more.
What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression.
Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour on AI, press freedom, and the future of newsThe Wall Street Journal publisher’s thoughts on what it takes for journalism to thrive in 2025. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.