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Top 9 Craziest Job Titles

Top 9 Craziest Job Titles

When kids are asked what they want to do when they grow up, they usually have answers like teacher, fireman or chef. But of course, life sometimes throws a curve, and people can end up in careers that they never would have dreamed of. And then there are people who end up in jobs with titles that either make ...

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Unions' Secret Strategy To Win Back Workers

Unions' Secret Strategy To Win Back Workers

On Black Friday this year, workers in 1,000 Walmart stores in 46 states made history of sorts, becoming the first time Walmart workers had an organized strike. Six days after, workers at fast food outlets in New York City organized their own walk outs, marking what some experts said was the first ...

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Empire State Building Shooting: Could Your Co-Worker Be A Threat?

Empire State Building Shooting: Could Your Co-Worker Be A Threat?

The morning commute in New York City was interrupted Friday with word that a gunman opened fire outside the Empire State Building. Jeffrey Johnson, a fashion accessories designer who was laid off last year, shot and killed a former colleague, Steve Ercolino, police said. Then he reportedly fired at the police ...

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Reddit IAmA: Where Ordinary Workers Get Grilled And Enjoy Internet Fame

Reddit IAmA: Where Ordinary Workers Get Grilled And Enjoy Internet Fame

It's one of the most common questions people ask: "What do you do?" It's American's fascination with work that's at the heart of an increasingly popular feature on social-news website Reddit. Called "IAmA, AMA" -- as in "I am a (fill in your occupation), ask me anything" -- it allows Reddit users, known as ...

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Is the Ivy League Overrated?

Is the Ivy League Overrated?

There was something a little unusual about the America's Top Colleges list published by Forbes this month. The Ivy League bombed. The holy octet of higher education has dominated other rankings for over a quarter century. But Forbes' criteria is different. It chose to "evaluate the college purchase as a ...

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If You Can't Bring Home the Bacon, Don't Even Think About Marriage

If You Can't Bring Home the Bacon, Don't Even Think About Marriage

The days of women staying at home "barefoot and pregnant" while the man goes out to tame the big bad world are officially over. New research finds that 65 percent of the women surveyed said they would not feel comfortable getting married if they were unemployed. They want to contribute their fair share. ...

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FORTUNE's Best Companies to Work for 2011

FORTUNE's Best Companies to Work for 2011

by Fortune Magazine: Milton Moskowitz, Robert Levering & Christopher Tkaczyk Each year Fortune compiles its list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Based largely on employee surveys, this list is significant for all those who are not just looking for a job, but also a great experience at ...

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