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My firm treated me as dispensable after I turned 40

My firm treated me as dispensable after I turned 40

I felt like my company was pressuring me to quit by increasing my workload, relocating me to a distant office, and demanding unpaid overtime.
I, 36, bounce back after getting fired at the peak of my career

I, 36, bounce back after getting fired at the peak of my career

Why my middle-aged friend, fluent in three languages with a master's degree abroad, can't find a job in Vietnam

Why my middle-aged friend, fluent in three languages with a master's degree abroad, can't find a job in Vietnam

Laid off in my 40s, I struggle to earn $6 daily as a deliveryman

Laid off in my 40s, I struggle to earn $6 daily as a deliveryman

I, 46, had a solid education and spent decades working, believing that my life would be stable until retirement. I was laid off a few years ago.
February 16, 2025 | 03:09 pm PT
AI job demand to surge, salaries projected 50% higher than other IT roles

AI job demand to surge, salaries projected 50% higher than other IT roles

Demand for AI workers is expected to skyrocket in 2025 with companies expected to prioritize their hiring and pay them 50% higher salaries than for other IT experts.
February 12, 2025 | 01:15 am PT
I avoid hiring or promoting workers with tattoos

I avoid hiring or promoting workers with tattoos

My principle since becoming a manager is to avoid promoting or hiring people with tattoos.
January 28, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
I shut down my restaurant after 5 months of losses

I shut down my restaurant after 5 months of losses

I decided to close my restaurant after seven years as it has been operating at a loss since July.
December 23, 2024 | 07:31 pm PT
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.
December 10, 2024 | 06:20 pm PT
I give up entrepreneurial dreams for mundane jobs as I approach 50

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

I have had to restart my career multiple times because of my dream of owning a business.
December 5, 2024 | 03:24 pm PT
Chasing $10 left me in debt as I enter my 30s

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

Hooked by an instant profit of VND260,000 (US$10.2), I invested in a fund, believing I could earn money effortlessly, but I ended up losing all my savings
November 29, 2024 | 03:38 pm PT
My son secures $2,000 monthly salary in Vietnam three years after returning from studying in Singapore

My son secures $2,000 monthly salary in Vietnam three years after returning from studying in Singapore

Many overseas Vietnamese students hesitate to return home, worried about limited job opportunities. However, my children, who studied abroad, have shown that international graduates can secure high-paying jobs in Vietnam through merit alone.
November 27, 2024 | 03:07 pm PT
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
I make $1,200 monthly as a doctor, far less than my IT friends

I make $1,200 monthly as a doctor, far less than my IT friends

I have to frequently work overtime and take night shifts yet my income is significantly lower than those in banking or IT.
October 23, 2024 | 04:00 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
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