humanity
The real lives of businessmen, professionals, the everyday man, stay at home parent, healthy lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories.
The Customer. Top Story - March 2024.
The Epicurean possessed the title of best restaurant in the tri-state area. People would try for weeks before acquiring a reservation in the main dining room. Snagging a coveted table in a private room took influence and a great deal of cash. It didn’t matter whether someone was looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, reservations were a necessity. Jacque, the establishment’s owner, ran his business with discipline, plus a great deal of empathy for his employees. He recalled working in a burger joint as a teenager for minimum wage. Now that he was a successful owner, Jacque would tolerate no one mistreating his staff.
By Mark Gagnon3 years ago in Journal
How Job Hunting Is Becoming Pay-To-Win
Job hunting has traditionally been viewed as a merit-based process, where candidates’ skills, experiences, and qualifications are the main factors determining their success in securing employment. However, recent layoff trends and rising rates of unemployment suggest that the job market may be evolving into a “pay-to-win” arena, where financial resources can significantly influence a job seeker’s chances of landing a job. So in this article, lets explore how job hunting is becoming pay-to-win.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Journal
The Toxic Intersection of Girlboss Culture, Woke-Washing, and Toxic Femininity
In recent years, conversations surrounding female empowerment have gained significant traction, with movements like "girlboss culture" and "woke-washing" purportedly championing women's rights and progress. However, under the surface of these movements lies a complex web of toxic femininity, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and reinforcing patriarchal norms. This article aims to dissect the detrimental impact of toxic girlboss culture and woke-washing on female empowerment, exploring their manifestations, underlying issues, and strategies for combatting these toxic trends.
By Alna Armonia3 years ago in Journal
Lost Sisters. Content Warning.
To those who are gone, Cruel though it may be, I cannot but wish that you are dead. A blessing, I would call it, to not suffer the horrors that do the living like you. When we burn our medicines for you, the tobacco smoke I send to the Spirits carries my wish that you are safe from the suffering of so many of your sisters. Whose pained cries and hopeless screams are unheard and un-mourned, except by those who knew you before you vanished from the world.
By Alexander McEvoy3 years ago in Journal
