Yahoo Finance reports that the Men’s Wearhouse has fired its founder and pitchman, George Zimmer, who you may have seen in ads on TV proclaiming “You’re going to like the way you look. I guarantee it.” 3 Worse Possible Guarantees… Read More ›
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Company Board & Shareholders Apparently Seek Dictator CEO Who Reports To Nobody!
Yoga Apparel maker Lululemon, whose former CEO departed and has had issues with recalling unintentionally see-through yoga wear has put an ad on its web site searching for a new CEO. And there’s a button where anyone can apply! Do… Read More ›
Michelle Bachmann Will Consider Every Option Available In The World. P.S. Does Anyone Want To Store 6,000,000 Options In Their Garage Once She’s Done Reviewing Them?
CNN reports that Michelle Bachmann announced today that she will not be seeking reelection for her House of Representatives seat in 2014. From the article: “Bachmann, who’s in her fourth term representing Minnesota’s 6th District, promised that there ‘is no… Read More ›
Woman Says She’s Too Pretty To Work. “Right,” Said Fred, “I have the same problem!”
The mail reports that a 33-year-old science grad has quit her job, to live off her parents, because she is “too pretty to work.” Her parents pay for her monthly expenses, including designer clothing. From the article: “Even when I… Read More ›
Man Resigns From Job On A Cake! We Hope The Job Wasn’t Helping Illiterate Robot Bosses Operate A Cake Assembly Line!
Yahoo reports that a man who calls himself “Mr. Cake” sent a letter of resignation to his recent employer written in icing on a cake. So for all of you people who have been calling yourselves “Ms. Angry Email,” or “Mr…. Read More ›
Law School Graduates Suing Law Schools After They Can’t Find Jobs!
CNN reports that law schools are being sued in class-action suits across America after recent graduates have been unable to find jobs. 3 Worse Potential Lawsuits From Recent Law School Grads 1. Suing their former schools for not teaching a course… Read More ›
Technology Exists To Have Robot Spit In Your Fries Instead Of Unsupervised Teenagers!
CNBC reports that new robots could be trained to replace service industry employees including coffee baristas, hamburger flippers, and retail store T-Shirt folders. But what about the industries that involve providing fewer services, like say, being a member of Congress?… Read More ›
Yahoo’s New CEO Melissa Mayer Says Employees Must, Like, Totally Show Up For Work To Get Paid
GigaOM reports that new Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer has made some changes since becoming CEO of the company. Those include: giving employees free food at work; giving them free smartphones; and (gasp) now banning working from home. We hope there… Read More ›
99-Year-Old Teacher Changed Careers At Age 82… So When Are You Going To Give Up Your Door-To-Door Encyclopedia Business?
CNN reports that a 99-year-old elementary school teacher, who started teaching at age 82, enjoys her job so much she refuses to retire. She teaches cooking, sewing and costume-making, which means if you want your kid to prepare all the… Read More ›
MIT Study Suggests Being Seen At Work More Important Than Quality Of Work
Forbes reports that an MIT study suggest that those who work from home are likely to get worse performance reviews than people who work on site, even if the work is of equal quality. Specifically, the study is quoted as saying:… Read More ›
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