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I went from owning a business to working on construction sites at 40

I went from owning a business to working on construction sites at 40

When I was 40 years old, I went from owning a well-known photography shop in a district in central Vietnam to almost losing everything my family owned.
I give up entrepreneurial dreams for mundane jobs as I approach 50

I give up entrepreneurial dreams for mundane jobs as I approach 50

Chasing $10 left me in debt as I enter my 30s

Chasing $10 left me in debt as I enter my 30s

Unemployed at 40, I give up on finding a job

Unemployed at 40, I give up on finding a job

Only a few of my friends have stable jobs, while the rest are struggling financially, many of whom, like me, have given up on finding employment.
November 5, 2024 | 05:45 pm PT
Fresh graduate demands $1,000 monthly salary from my firm

Fresh graduate demands $1,000 monthly salary from my firm

A fresh Gen Z graduate recently applied to become a content writer for my firm's website and boldly requested a monthly salary of VND25 million (US$1,000).
October 20, 2024 | 09:02 pm PT
I interviewed 30 Gen Z candidates but hired none

I interviewed 30 Gen Z candidates but hired none

Some Gen Z interviewees showed up in flip-flops or shirts with several buttons undone while a few others were 30 minutes late without any explanation.
October 7, 2024 | 06:55 pm PT
Coping with a narcissistic boss: who will break first?

Coping with a narcissistic boss: who will break first?

Haunted by the fear of unemployment, 32-year-old Hoai endures constant scolding from her boss, which has sent her into a slow spiral of depression.
August 30, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
I struggle with unemployment two years after taking a break to de-stress

I struggle with unemployment two years after taking a break to de-stress

When I left the toxic environment of my previous company to take a gap year, I did not expect to later find myself unable to secure employment.
July 29, 2024 | 06:49 pm PT
I will fire staff who don’t show dedication to my firm

I will fire staff who don’t show dedication to my firm

I am willing to pay dedicated staff more, but I am also prepared to fire employees who are skilled but constantly seek greener pastures.
July 26, 2024 | 10:17 pm PT
Decade of contribution to a company ends in a dismissal

Decade of contribution to a company ends in a dismissal

I spent 10 years working enthusiastically and dedicating everything to my previous company only to get fired.
June 26, 2024 | 07:07 pm PT
The shame of being unemployed in your 40s

The shame of being unemployed in your 40s

A friend of mine, who is 44 years old, told me he feels ashamed because he is still struggling to find a job at his age.
May 5, 2024 | 03:07 pm PT
Gen Z-ers pick and choose jobs while middle-aged workers struggle to find one

Gen Z-ers pick and choose jobs while middle-aged workers struggle to find one

Factories report difficulties in hiring Gen Z workers, while experienced individuals in their thirties, such as myself, are often rejected for positions due to age.
April 30, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Gen Z grapples with shrinking job market

Gen Z grapples with shrinking job market

Many Gen Z people are struggling to find jobs as businesses scale down operations amid the economic downturn.
February 13, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Experience does not guarantee employment for workers above 35 years old

Experience does not guarantee employment for workers above 35 years old

Having years of experience does not make you immune to getting replaced by younger people, especially for simple and repetitive jobs.
January 28, 2024 | 06:35 pm PT
My IT friends refuse to work for the ‘low’ pay of $1,630 a month

My IT friends refuse to work for the ‘low’ pay of $1,630 a month

My IT engineer friends turned down several job offers with monthly salaries of VND40 million (US$1,630), complaining that the pay was too low for them.
January 19, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
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