On Delivering for Amazon Flex

Today’s must-read essay comes from Alana Semuels, at The Atlantic.

When Your Clothing Has to Represent the Brand

I worked at the clothing store Express for the summers of 2007, 2008, and 2009.

The Cost of Wearing a Renaissance Uniform

It wasn’t until I was hired that I learned wearing a corset and skirt was mandatory during my shift, and I had to buy them myself.

A “Bad Jobs” Open Thread

Alison Green (of Ask A Manager) explains how bad jobs can distort our sense of what the workplace should be like.

Are You Following the Bird Scooter Story?

It comes with an unexpectedly exploitable set of economic incentives.

Do You Want to Discuss Yesterday’s Supreme Court Decision?

I don’t know about you, but I was not pleased with yesterday’s Supreme Court decision regarding workers’ rights to class action lawsuits.

Running on Office Snacks

If I didn’t take the food now, the leftovers would eventually find their way into the trash. Why not stock up?

Want a New Job? Do This Seven-Day Prep First

After taking a week to do a comprehensive analysis of my previous jobs and accomplishments, I can knock out a custom resume for any position that interests me in 30 minutes or less.

It’s Equal Pay Day!

Good news: the gender pay gap is shrinking!

When Your Boss Makes You Exercise

One CEO is hoping his employees’ noob gains will carry over into their productivity.