Jessica Smith

June* had recently moved from Thailand with her two sons and now ex-husband, and was thrilled to score a job as a hairdresser in NSW.But just days into her new role, she received a phone call from her boss to tell her she was fired. “She…

Whether you’re a university student, employee or jobseeker, knowing how to effectively manage your time is crucial but not always easy. In fact, with the recent report by the Productivity Commission revealing that Australia is experiencing…

Melbourne woman Ellie Pietsch was living many people’s dream – working in a high profile job for one of Australia’s ‘Big 4’consultancies.But despite her success, she was wracked by a feeling of “personal friction” that left her “frustrated”…

A Melbourne auctioneer has revealed some of the most awkward encounters he’s had in his 30-year career, including a very embarrassing bedroom situation.Craig Stephens, the executive chairman of Jas Stephens Real Estate, recalls one Monday…

Sydney Nathanael Peacock was 12 months into his first job out of university when he decided to reveal something he’d been hiding.Peacock was diagnosed with Scheuermann’s disease, a condition that results in malformed vertebrae, at 12, and…

Year 12 students around Australia are celebrating finishing a significant chapter of their lives and for many, it’s a time where graduates are plagued with the question, “what do you want to do now?”Many might not have realised that giving…

Despite the great job boom, it seems many Aussies are afraid to take the leap into a new role, though experts say now could be the prime time to do so. But if you are asking yourself what you want to do next, these unusual professions could…

With 2023 fast approaching, some companies are already asking employees to lock in their annual leave. But we all know those four weeks are precious, and one of the best ways to max out your days off is to pair them up with the blessed…

Aussie surfer Owen Wright was ranked fifth in the world for his sport, contending for the world title at Pipeline in Hawaii. But just a few days before the end-of-season finale in 2015, a shattering wipe-out left the surfer with a traumatic…