An early May batch of links
Since the most recent batch of links went out, paying subscribers received an essay about recovering from setbacks, then some reflections on hospitality. This coming weekend, they’ll receive a column focused on earnestness as a guide.
Below, you’ll find a batch of links that represent the themes of this newsletter: career development, community building, and self care.
Gen Z is leading the charge back to the office. Yeah, this has always been the case. Nobody is hiring at the entry-level right now, which is the larger complaint and concern. These young workers want jobs, and they’re willing to show up to the office to learn and do. The myth of it being the other way has been perpetrated by people 10-20 years their senior who don’t want to commute in anymore, blaming others for the issues developing that they’ve caused.
Here are the best states for remote work, if you can still find it.
Tariffs are making strollers and car seats more expensive. Parents are worried.
The Murrays have noticed friends and family members becoming aware of expectant parents’ stress over the impact of tariffs. Many are giving gift cards and cash early, well before baby showers, or groups of friends are pooling money to buy some of the more expensive items.
How to recession-proof your house as a homeowner.
Room & Board Is a Rare Company. It Doesn’t Have to Be.
Whatever wealth workers may gain depends on how the company fares and remains hypothetical until they cash out their shares. One employee quipped that it was still too early to know whether it would be yacht money or extra car money.
How to put ‘love languages’ to work at work.
Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers. I am most drawn to the portion of the story about changing the policy around when you qualify for a one-month sabbatical, after eight years instead of the previously required five. I think this perk should be removed completely at all companies that once offered it. The people who stick around to reach that milestone are not the people you want to house and have, even if they have longer tenures than others do. It’s not really the right reward.
The financial therapist will see you now: Money anxiety is driving people to seek professional help.
You grew up with your siblings. But do you need to be friends?
When young adults no longer live under the same roof, and interacting with siblings is no longer a matter of proximity, these relationships require more intention to maintain. You have to decide whether to prioritize weekly calls with your sister or if you care to hang out with your brother beyond holidays.
Report Finds Glaring Difference In Feedback Job Interviewers Give About Men Vs. Women.
How this rage room helps moms let off steam and find support. I hate this campaign so much. The message is fine, I guess. I don’t understand how this campaign wound up getting coverage and attention. The segment doesn’t reveal anything interesting. I’m done now.
Polygamous working? There's a way to stamp that out. It’s possible that it’s always been this way, but more people than I realized are doing outside advising, investing, or operating on a regular basis beyond their immediate work assignments. So I suppose the natural next step of that evolution amid greater permissions to work from anywhere was to take on more full-time work as well. It’s not for me, but I could see the rationale for it better this year than I did in the heart of the pandemic times.
Your Guide to a Clean, Non-Toxic Shower.
How AI Is Helping Job Seekers Pivot to New Careers. I love this part: “Though she had no sales experience, she contacted the hiring manager, while asking AI for guidance on how to pitch herself.” I think the best candidates are not always the best fits for the job, but they show themselves capable of understanding what’s being asked of them before being assigned the work. For better, for worse.