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My parents call me 'eccentric' for not marrying at 30

My parents call me 'eccentric' for not marrying at 30

At nearly 30 years old, I remain single with no plans to marry or take on the responsibilities of managing a household.
Fresh graduate demands $1,000 monthly salary from my firm

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

The reality of turning passion into profession as social media influencer

The reality of turning passion into profession as social media influencer

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
I don’t mind if people call me outdated for still using an iPhone 13

I don’t mind if people call me outdated for still using an iPhone 13

Some people laugh at me for still using an iPhone 13 in 2024, but I am unfazed because I have a car and a few houses before turning 40.
September 23, 2024 | 09:06 pm PT
Why are many young people hesitant to take up jobs?

Why are many young people hesitant to take up jobs?

For nearly a year, Thai Trinh has stopped applying for jobs because the positions she wanted were not available, and those that were offered low salaries.
September 8, 2024 | 03:38 pm PT
Students work part-time for less than $1 per hour

Students work part-time for less than $1 per hour

Though businesses offer bonuses based on their sales, some students still work for just VND17,000 (US$0.64) per hour, which I find quite low.
September 4, 2024 | 02:18 pm PT
I feel ashamed of the university degree my family celebrates

I feel ashamed of the university degree my family celebrates

My family is proud that I am the only one who has earned a university degree, but I have grown ashamed of that “achievement” after years of struggling with work.
August 29, 2024 | 04:49 pm PT
Low-income people frequent coffee shops the most

Low-income people frequent coffee shops the most

Many young people go to coffee shops to study and work because they live in cramped or shared spaces.
August 9, 2024 | 03:32 pm PT
Three of my friends hit it big despite their average to low education backgrounds

Three of my friends hit it big despite their average to low education backgrounds

Several of my friends dropped out during junior high but are now very well-off, much more so than my colleagues with higher education levels.
August 4, 2024 | 03:15 pm PT
Is university education necessary? Lively discussion begins on social media

Is university education necessary? Lively discussion begins on social media

On hearing her daughter’s desire to become a tattoo artist instead of going to university, Mai Anh threatened suicide.
June 17, 2024 | 12:28 am PT
Gen Z job-hops because land prices soar 400-fold, salaries only 20 times

Gen Z job-hops because land prices soar 400-fold, salaries only 20 times

Gen Z-ers change jobs every 2.2 years for better pay. If they stay in one place for as long as older generations, when can they afford a house?
May 28, 2024 | 03:20 pm PT
Millennials crave Gen Z's opportunity to get rich

Millennials crave Gen Z's opportunity to get rich

The only thing Gen Z is at a disadvantage is that house prices are now higher than before, but in return they have no shortage of opportunities to get rich.
May 6, 2024 | 05:12 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
$1.4 cup of coffee remains luxury even on $1,600 monthly salary

$1.4 cup of coffee remains luxury even on $1,600 monthly salary

My friend makes VND40 million (US$1,580) a month, but he consider spending VND35,000 ($1.4) for a cup of coffee a luxury.
April 23, 2024 | 03:34 pm PT
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