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How badly do you want to be a telecommuter? It may seem preferable to a lengthy drive followed by sitting in a cubicle hive for hours at a time, while being forced to endure the banal conversations of those around you as you try to get things done. But just how much would you give up to get it? More »
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Any job can be a downer on a given day, but now a study has shown that when people work very long hours, their jobs can actually make them depressed—like clinically depressed, not just "my boss is annoying" depressed. That's extremely scary news, seeing as so many of us are glued to our desks, slaving away until we die in our cubicles and no one notices. It's weird that anyone would find that depressing, right? More »
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So many of us find ourselves sitting at our desks mid-afternoon, a little bit hungry for something sweet and a little bit bored. We put off eating the chocolate we keep in our drawer for a few minutes, telling ourselves we are virtuous and can resist, but then after staring mindlessly at yet another spreadsheet or annoying email from a colleague, we think "Oh, fuck it. I am just going to eat a few of these M&Ms. I'll be good starting tomorrow." Well, now science seems to have discovered a neat little trick to help you eat a little bit less of that sanity candy starting today. According to new research out of the University of Exeter, if you take a short walk, you'll eat less chocolate. More »
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It was adorable in Bridesmaids when the very charming Officer Nathan Rhodes met Kristin Wiig's character, Annie Walker, while pulling her over for a broken rear light. But things don't always turn out so nicely in real life, as one police officer in Stickney, Illinois, discovered the hard way. More »
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Working all day is hard enough, but now it seems like you might want to start working out while you work. The news that sitting down all day is bad for you isn't new—studies have repeatedly found it can lead to back pain, weak muscles, and increased risk for things like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It's not enough to just work out once a day; rather it's moving regularly throughout the day that makes a difference. So it follows that the best way to help yourself stay in good shape while putting in long hours at desk is to keep moving. More »
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Like mildew, awkwardness tends to breed in enclosed spaces. Living or working in cramped quarters can create difficult situations for even the most socially adept of us. Today, we'll show you how to handle it. More »
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According to a recent study, getting along with your co-workers (or at least successfully pretending to) may add years to your life. More »
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In an article on BNET.com, "The CBS Interactive Business Network", writer Penelope Trunk says that start-up companies should be as single-gendered as possible — and preferably, men only. More »
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You know, I never tire of a male vs. female comparison piece that starts off with some slight variation on the Mars/Venus schtick. This article checked that box. More »
]]> http://jezebel.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5810716&view=rss&microfeed=true We'd recommend tearing yourself away from your computer when the munchies hit, but you're not always going to do so. So when you are eating at your computer, you can at least opt for some more keyboard-friendly options. [Lifehacker] More »
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Still stumped on how to distill your awkward work relationships into inexpensive Secret Santa gifts? Never fear: our office gift guide will help you find the perfect present for the near-strangers you see more than your own family. More »
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"Beware the office feeder!" cautions the Daily Mail. "They tempt with sweets and treats, but never tuck in themselves - what are they up to?" Nothing sinister, I swear! More »
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We get that TV has to sex stuff up. But is it a good thing that every female exec in Prime Time is wearing 5" heels? More »
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Hate your boss? Maybe that's because he's a stand-in for your withholding dad. Competitive with a coworker? Obviously she reminds you of your little sister. According to a piece in today's Times, workplace relationships tend to mirror family (dys)function. Which means, basically, we're all screwed. More »
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