Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility
Hiring has largely been concentrated to a few industries, while tech and finance have only added a small number of jobs in the last 12 months.
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Uber to crack S&P 500 on Monday – here’s what that means
What a difference a year makes. Not all that long ago the company was treading on thin ice. Its leadership was under fire and cities and taxi unions were fighting to block its services. The company was unprofitable and its stock fell by about 52% in 2022.
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Side hustles: From TaskRabbit to Airbnb space, check out these high-earning options
Due to the cost of living increasing, it is clear that more and more people want to take charge of their lives financially and earn big bucks through impressive side hustles. Check out these potentially high-earning options.
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Side hustles & your used stuff: How to cash out old tech, toys, clothing, more
According to a survey by commerce company Mercari, 2.9 billion items were thrown away or tossed in the recycling bin in the United States in 2022. In monetary terms, this equals $76.3 billion of discarded items that would have otherwise been fit for sale or use. The same survey reveals that...
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Need to return a package? Just Uber it to post office, FedEx or UPS outpost
The rideshare giant unveiled a new product update Wednesday that takes some of the pain points out of the return process, allowing users to request an Uber to specifically drop off their e-commerce packages at a local post office, FedEx or UPS outpost.
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NC ranks 49th for gig worker environment – that’s bad news as job openings shrink
North Carolina ranks No. 49 on a ranking of states with the best and worst environments for gig workers, according to a new report. Meanwhile, the state’s broader job market may have its own set of difficulties, as the number of job openings in the Triangle tumble this week, according to data from WRAL TechWire’s exclusive Jobs Report.
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Online gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank report says
Online gig work is growing globally, particularly in the developing world, creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce, according to a World Bank report released Thursday.
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Vacations are still ‘on’ despite economy, says Airbnb which reports record bookings
Airbnb has reported strong revenue growth and a new record for bookings during the first three months of the year, in a sign that demand for travel remains strong despite lingering recession fears.
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Big Apple’s latest traffic jam: On-demand, ultra-fast delivery services are hobbling the city
New York City is known for fast meals and easy access to everything, but its public spaces are being severely strained by the surge in on-demand deliveries, fueled by a pandemic boom in online orders and the rise of a new crop of ultra-fast delivery services.
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