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Gen Z is increasingly seeking out jobs they consider will get them financial freedom—looking to staffing agencies to become high-net-worth nannies, whose salaries can start near $100,000 to $150,000. trib.al/68Nb4lu
Gen Z, iced out from traditional white-collar jobs, is increasingly turning to nanny work for rich people—and nabbing 6-figure salaries in the process | Fortune
High-net-worth nannies are becoming a new career path for young job seekers disillusioned by the corporate grind.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Other generations may bash Gen Z for splurging on the latest Taylor Swift concert or a trip to Japan, but one financial behavioral expert says their status-driven spending is completely normal. trib.al/NUCowKs
Older generations bash Gen Z for 'doom spending.' But experts say there's a good reason why people splurge when they're young | Fortune
“My aspiration for material stuff is the inverse of what else I have to offer the world,” The Psychology of Money author said.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A study shows that 15% of Americans have co-purchased a home with a person other than their romantic partner—and another 48% would consider it. trib.al/PfGG16t
Housing affordability has gotten so bad that 15% of buyers are purchasing a home with a non-romantic co-buyer. ‘It’s like carpooling for homes’ | Fortune
Gen Zers and millennials are leading the charge on co-ownership in a historically challenging housing market.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“You’re connected to your roots, and your roots are the relationships in your past,” Barack Obama advised Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Aviation maintenance technicians can land Gen Z six-figure salaries—if they’re willing to brave extreme weather, noisy tarmacs, and the smell of jet fumes. trib.al/m6YUzEb
This ‘hidden’ career path is in dire need of more workers—and it can pay Gen Z over $300,000 with no degree required | Fortune
Six-figure salaries are within reach for Gen Z, but only if they’re willing to brave extreme weather, noisy tarmacs, and the smell of jet fumes.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tom Ryan, who holds a doctorate in flavor and fragrance chemistry from Michigan State University, went on to create some of the most successful fast-food innovations of the past three decades. trib.al/5wTPt62
One man is responsible for the McDonald's Dollar Menu, Pizza Hut's stuffed crust, and Smashburger. Meet Tom Ryan | Fortune
Ryan was a hitmaker everywhere he went, from Pizza Hut to Quiznos to McDonald's and beyond.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Even after becoming a CEO or Hollywood star, the drive for improvement is embodied among the most successful people, according to MasterClass CEO David Rogier. trib.al/tP0vqaZ
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Billionaire tech founder Joe Liemandt says nothing compares to just jumping right into entrepreneurship, and getting an MBA isn’t really all it’s cracked up to be. trib.al/spBetpj
Billionaire tech founder Joe Liemandt says getting an MBA isn't worth it and you don't learn a 'fraction' of what you would as an entrepreneur | Fortune
When asked by podcaster Codie Sanchez if people should get an MBA, Joe Liemandt promptly said “no.”
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November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Being a “snail” girl is the antidote to years of perpetually hustling under the influence of the girlboss era—and it’s not the death knell to ambition. trib.al/lqxL5Er
Gen Z is over the 'girlboss' era, now it’s all about the 'snail girl'—and career experts approve | Fortune
"It all comes back to the fact that people are getting burnt out… They're asking themselves, 'I'm running myself into the ground, and I'm not actually sure why?'"
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth has spent years researching what goes into success, and she says talent is not the only factor. trib.al/ECrSbHF
Hard work beats talent when it comes to success, UPenn psychologist says: 'Effort counts twice' | Fortune
Skill is kind of barren unless you apply it,” Angela Duckworth said.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Billionaire Mark Cuban has advice for his two children who are job hunting: Prioritize small companies, not large corporations. trib.al/BWPT8td
Mark Cuban reveals the job-hunting advice he gives his two college-age children in the age of AI | Fortune
At large corporations, AI skills can end up feeling “somewhat extraneous,” the billionaire said.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
While some may find talking openly about compensation a bit awkward, career experts say Gen Z’s transparency is what the workforce needs. trib.al/b1lpAnB
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Gen Z talent rank work-life balance far above pay, more than any other generation of workers. Meanwhile, CEOs are split on whether it’s possible to have the best of both worlds. trib.al/uzjCbGf
Work-life balance finally outranks pay as a top motivator for job seekers, but CEOs aren’t sold | Fortune
Gen Z talent rank work-life balance far above pay, more than any other generation of workers. Meanwhile, CEOs are split on whether it’s possible to have the best of both worlds.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The class of 2026 is pessimistic about their career prospects—yet hiring managers say the most prepared students still win. trib.al/X9B4Uhd
Gen Z college graduates are entering the toughest job market in years—here’s how they can stand out | Fortune
The class of 2026 is pessimistic about their career prospects—yet hiring managers say the most prepared students still win.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Some South Korean banks are offering “parental resignation” programs while America’s RTO shift is forcing women out of their jobs. trib.al/gLdO4F2
South Korean banks offer baby bonuses, flexible schedules, and years-long sabbaticals while U.S. women leave the workforce in droves | Fortune
Some South Korean banks are offering “parental resignation” programs while America’s RTO shift is forcing women out of their jobs.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Warren Buffett’s recent exit as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is being widely recognized not only for its impact on Wall Street but also as a master class in selfless leadership. trib.al/YVjPnSt
Warren Buffett’s exit is ‘leadership at its most selfless,’ McKinsey CEO whisperer says. It’s a powerful lesson in Fortune 500 succession | Fortune
Carolyn Dewar told Fortune that CEO succession is so difficult that Intuit’s Brad Smith invited Steve Young in to talk about succeeding Joe Montana.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Slack and Flickr cofounder Stewart Butterfield says even CEOs and directors are guilty of doing ‘fake’ work—and it's on managers to ensure workforces are being productive. trib.al/y9SvXPa
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Harry Stebbings has a simple piece of advice for getting the attention of the world’s top leaders: learn to be “a stalker” when it comes to cold emailing. trib.al/NBl1Dmc
29-year-old founder spammed Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff 53 times—it worked and now he spends 30 minutes a week ‘hustling’ and shooting cold emails | Fortune
“It is absolutely nuts to me that you can find anyone's email on the internet and just cold email them,” the millennial VC founder said.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Open source AI models from China, such as Qwen, developed by Alibaba, are gaining traction in many parts of the world outside the U.S. and Europe. trib.al/UdiHMdM
Why China's open source AI models are eating the world | Fortune
U.S. and European execs emphasis performance. But cost and data control are top concerns in much of the world.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Even after becoming a CEO or Hollywood star, the drive for improvement is embodied among the most successful people, according to MasterClass CEO David Rogier. trib.al/2ASIzwa
Success doesn’t kill insecurity—even billionaires and Oscar-winners beg for feedback between takes, MasterClass CEO says | Fortune
Even after becoming a CEO or Hollywood star, the drive for improvement is embodied among the most successful people, according to MasterClass CEO David Rogier.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Imposter syndrome doesn’t signal weakness—it signals you’re exactly where you should be. That’s the counterintuitive message from Scott Galloway, a NYU marketing professor and serial entrepreneur. trib.al/QEqRgPy
Scott Galloway says it's actually good to have imposter syndrome: 'If you’re not in rooms you don't deserve to be in, you're not trying that hard' | Fortune
"I fooled them getting into UCLA. I fooled them getting a job at Morgan Stanley. I fooled them getting into graduate school. That's just natural," he said.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Before Fei-Fei Li helped launch the modern era of artificial intelligence, she was running a dry-cleaning business in suburban New Jersey. trib.al/9tXqztT
She ran her parents’ dry-cleaning business at 18. Today, the ‘godmother of AI’ is advising world leaders and running a billion-dollar startup | Fortune
Her advisor warned she was taking her AI idea “way too far.” But Fei-Fei Li had already learned, as a teenager, how far grit could take her.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
London-based consulting firm Deloitte has come under fire for the second time this year after another foreign government-commissioned report contains potentially AI-generated errors. trib.al/1icdgMk
Deloitte allegedly cited AI-generated research in a million-dollar report for a Canadian provincial government | Fortune
In a healthcare report aimed to address a nurse and doctor shortage, Deloitte cited several fake studies with real researchers’ names attached.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Robinhood cofounder and CEO Vlad Tenev said young people are embracing old-fashioned investments. It seems to be working, as Gen Z is already on track to successfully retire. trib.al/qbKzawT
As boomers are forced back to work because they can't afford to retire, Robinhood CEO says Gen Z are opening retirement accounts at 19 years old | Fortune
Robinhood cofounder and CEO Vlad Tenev says young people are embracing old-fashioned investments—and it seems to be working, as the young generation is already on track to successfully retire.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation announced a strategic partnership Monday. trib.al/7CtbvXR
'I’ve spent my entire life making YouTube videos. They’ve spent their entire lives helping people': MrBeast teams with the Rockefeller Foundation to reshape philanthropy | Fortune
Rockefeller President Rajiv Shah said the philanthropic sector has long failed to capture “the hearts and minds of hundreds of millions of young people.”
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November 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM