Do decent jobs exist out there? I’m currently working as a Data Analyst, I have almost 10 years experience in the eComm world, I’ve been an eComm Data Analyst for the past 6 years or so. I decided to go for Data Analyst role because my goal is to become a Data Scientist. I’m 8 months into working for apparently “one of the best companies in the South”, and I can’t get any work…

How should I value the pension plan I pay into when comparing new jobs? I currently work for a government entity that’s eligible for my state government pension system, but in a few years may need to move to a part of my state where there are fewer eligible employers. As I look at potential job opportunities, I’m trying to calculate the amount I’d need to make at a new non-pension job in order to at least break even…

Maxing out a 401k after switching jobs I want to max out my 401k contribution this year. I recently switched jobs, so my payroll won’t automatically cut off 401k contributions. I’m going to manually try to calibrate my contribution % to get as close to the max as possible, but what happens if I go over? submitted by /u/mcar91

One of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office The assassination of Gisela Gaytán shocked Mexico. She was among dozens of aspirants for public office killed in recent months.

LPT: Prorate the salary that you will receive if you switch jobs in the middle or at the end of the year. submitted by /u/UpperAssumption7103

If A.I. Takes All Our Jobs, Will It Also Take Our Purpose? Life without problems to solve sounds great until it starts sounding awful.

The Long Shadow of Steve Jobs Looms Over the Turmoil at OpenAI Sam Altman, the most prominent promoter of artificial intelligence, learned that it’s hard to be a visionary founder like the Apple legend.

Calculating “F U” money. PSLF and changing jobs. Hey everyone, Does anyone have any advice on how to figure out how much money would be worth leaving a job when PSLF is a consideration? Here’s the situation. I currently am a state employee and I’m really underpaid. I’m an engineer and make around $43k a year. I’ve stayed for so long because I enjoy the work and benefits, but I need to make mor…

Should I negotiate my salary at my friends jobs when I’m desperate for work? So I was laid off in May and have been working a part time job the last few months. The hours have been getting worse and worse and I’ve been applying to any and all places that can pay enough for me to survive. (I live in a major city and have some debts so I should be making $26 an hour but I’m okay with making $22 and just scraping by until I…

Adams Says NY Regained Its Lost Jobs. Why Doesn’t It Feel That Way? Mayor Eric Adams announced last week that the city recovered all of the jobs lost during the pandemic. Analysts say that’s only part of the story.

About to Lose One of Three Jobs with a Baby On the Way I make about $65 thousand working full-time and my partner makes about $60 thousand between two part time jobs. One pays $24k and provides heavily discounted (~$500/month) child care for our toddler. The other pays $36k and would provide free care for the baby that we have on the way. That second $36k job will be ending soon for a number of reas…

Question about W-44 Step 2: Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works Wife and I are resubmitting our W-4. Her and I both work, I have 2 jobs and she has one. Do we both checkmark box C? Please let me know, thank you so much! submitted by /u/PaperFuneral

Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Report Pushes Bond Yields Higher The report for September showed surprising strength in the economy, but that strength has become a cause for concern among investors.

Jobs Gains Surge, Troubling News for the Federal Reserve Federal Reserve officials are happy when the labor market looks strong, but they are trying to cool the economy down to fully wrangle inflation.

Why the Jobs Report Might be Pivotal for a Jittery Stock Market There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. The strong September jobs report could add to the concerns.

Switched jobs now I don’t have a 401k I opened a Roth IRA and maxed it out, but is there anything else I can be doing? All I know about investing is “max out your 401k” which I have done for years. I switched jobs a few months ago and everything is great it looks like a long term fit, but I’m going to need to get better at investing. Any advice would be appreciated. submitted by…

About to work 2 Full Time Jobs I have $72,000 in debt ranging from IRS taxes, credit cards, personal and student loans, and some medical debt. My regular full time job is $64,000 year and I work from home Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm. I have an opportunity to pick up a second full time delivery job where I deliver windshields to businesses. They give me a sprinter van and …

Swiched jobs have to move my 401k.. suggestions on what to do? I’ve worked for the same company for almost 4 years and I’m switching jobs for one closer to the house… Lots of factors have forced me to switch but I have to move my 401k somewhere and don’t know where to deposit it to… I want to keep building it even if i have to do it manually but my new employer does not offer anything similar where I ca…

Trying to make and keep some money while I’m already working 2 jobs I have my own business, and I have a part time job. I live alone and I’m alone. I have student debt, credit card debt and bills are all due. I have a list of everything month to month and basically I can cut back on about $75 a month, everything else is going to be necessary. This budget doesn’t include eating. I have checking accounts, savings …

If People in Other Professions Talked About Their Jobs Like Poets Talk About Poetry I am the fire that I fight. You don’t craft customized soap bars made from organic goat’s milk because you want to craft customized soap bars made from organic goat’s milk; you craft customized soap bars made from organic goat’s milk because you have something to say. Being a librarian is an act of peace. Administering medication to elderly pati…