Tag: career choices
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Getting Crushed by Capitalism—or by Your Own Choices?
in OpinionA reaction to TikToker Bonnie Leigh’s viral rant about struggling to find work with a PhD in Soil Biology. Why do so many advanced degree holders feel crushed by capitalism, and what lessons can we learn about careers, choices, and adapting in today’s job market?
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The Gender Pay Gap is a Myth, it Doesn’t Exist
in OpinionThe pay gap between men and women is not due to discrimination but rather to various other factors. According to Claudia Goldin, Nobel Prize winner in Economics in 2023 for her research on the gender gap, when men and women start their careers, they earn similar amounts. However, as life progresses, a difference becomes apparent,…