Tag: Work Stories
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Horse racing and erotica: How I survived the fickle world of freelance writing
Gabrielle Drolet had always dreamed of being a writer. But when disability closed down most of her opportunities, a strange career began
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Confessions of a Bicycle Race Promoter
For 14 years Andrew Willis oversaw Austin’s Driveway Series, a weekly criterium race for amateur cyclists. The stress, financial pressure, and constant criticism upended his life.
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ICE Took Half Their Work Force. What Do They Do Now?
Glenn Valley Foods tried to verify every hire through a federal system. After a raid, the company is wondering how it can keep going.
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How We Won a Historic Contract for Hotel Workers
Tags: Work StoriesI Work at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. My First Strike Was Scary, Empowering, Sad, and Beautiful
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Journalists Attest to Experiences of Sexual Misconduct with Wesley Lowery
Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in the industry say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault.
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Why “Shut-Up-and-Listen Journalism” Matters
Bestselling author Earl Swift examines the difference between immersive reporting and simply doing your job—and reveals why embedding deeply in a world is critical.
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Smells Like American Spirit
In my life, I’ve witnessed three elite salespeople at work. You won’t like their secret.
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Secret Life of a Children’s Party Princess
I thought a summer job at the Princess Academy would be a carefree escape. But I learned some hard lessons about real life while playing make-believe.