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In AI era, IT workers are earning half of what they used to

In AI era, IT workers are earning half of what they used to

The IT industry seemed to have lost its appeal. I recently met a women whose husband had graduated with an IT degree from a top university and once earned VND40-50 million (US$1,545-1,930) a month.
Lopsided: too many university graduates and too few skilled blue-collar workers

Lopsided: too many university graduates and too few skilled blue-collar workers

International graduates in Australia struggle to find jobs matching their qualifications

International graduates in Australia struggle to find jobs matching their qualifications

$430 salary for a UK degree: My difficult return home

$430 salary for a UK degree: My difficult return home

Despite holding a degree from a U.K. university, I returned to Vietnam to a starting salary of just VND11 million (US$430) a month, a reality far removed from the expectations my family and I once had.
May 10, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam faces rising 'Not in Education, Employment or Training' youth problem

Vietnam faces rising 'Not in Education, Employment or Training' youth problem

Minh, the son of an acquaintance of mine, graduated with a solid business administration degree from a university in Ho Chi Minh City. After that he sent out lots of applications for jobs but failed to land one he considered worthwhile.
February 5, 2026 | 06:00 am PT
Top 5 low-stress, high-paying jobs in 2026

Top 5 low-stress, high-paying jobs in 2026

Astronomers and computer analysts are among the top low-stress and high-paying jobs this year, a study has found.
January 11, 2026 | 04:14 pm PT
Why I have passed over master's degree holders to hire more experienced candidates

Why I have passed over master's degree holders to hire more experienced candidates

I have worked as a human resources manager for more than 15 years, and one principle has remained consistent throughout my career: when hiring, I prioritize candidates who can contribute immediately over those with strong academic credentials but little practical readiness.
December 28, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
The lessons I learned from being jobless with a master's degree and IELTS 8.0

The lessons I learned from being jobless with a master's degree and IELTS 8.0

For years, I believed that holding a master's degree and an IELTS score of 8.0 gave me the freedom to be selective in the job market. I thought they were solid guarantees, allowing me to wait for a position that truly matched my qualifications.
December 27, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Why poor hiring decisions are the most expensive mistakes a company can make

Why poor hiring decisions are the most expensive mistakes a company can make

A recent study shows that hiring the wrong employee can cost a company several times more than hiring the right one.
November 16, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Fear of unemployment due to AI makes my students skeptical about university degrees

Fear of unemployment due to AI makes my students skeptical about university degrees

Many of my students express confusion and anxiety about the necessity of university degrees in the age of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI).
May 16, 2025 | 05:10 pm PT
AI will not take your job if you know how to use it

AI will not take your job if you know how to use it

As AI technology advances, many people worry it will replace human jobs, especially in fields like IT and accounting. While some see AI as a threat, others believe it will only replace workers who fail to adapt.
March 27, 2025 | 04:08 am PT
How I built my life from $100 monthly salary

How I built my life from $100 monthly salary

Many young people today say their wages barely cover basic living expenses, lamenting the fact that they are assigned difficult tasks and yet given low pay for being "inexperienced."
March 18, 2025 | 10:37 pm PT
After waiting for 2 years for a raise that never came, I switched jobs for double salary

After waiting for 2 years for a raise that never came, I switched jobs for double salary

I talked to my boss about a raise many times, and he nodded along but refused to do anything.
March 8, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
With the right mindset and skills, switching jobs for better pay is possible, even at 60

With the right mindset and skills, switching jobs for better pay is possible, even at 60

Job-hopping no longer guarantees higher pay for most workers, although some readers believe that opportunities are open at any age if one has the skills needed.
March 7, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
The end of easy raises: why job-hopping is failing workers

The end of easy raises: why job-hopping is failing workers

Once a reliable way to secure higher pay, 31-year-old IT engineer Hoang Nam's job-hopping strategy has failed for over a year, and the Hanoian realizes the market has changed.
March 6, 2025 | 08:53 pm PT
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