Tag: job market
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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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I wish I had never gone to college
When I went to college, I had one objective only. To get a student visa to get into Canada. I was born in Colombia and I wanted to go to a country with better economic opportunities, so I chose Canada. After evaluating all my options, I decided that the student visa route was the best…
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The Harsh Reality of Visible Tattoos in the Workplace
in OpinionThis is Ash, a girl with many visible tattoos in her face and her arms. In this video, she speaks about the difficulties she is having finding a job. The harsh reality is that if your job requires an interaction with the public, a typical employer may prefer someone without tattoos than someone with many…