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They say you spend over a third of your life working, so you might as well love what you do. Whether you are loving every second of work, searching for a new career, or just trying to make the workday a little more bearable—Reader’s Digest is here with the tips, tools, and strategies to help you get to work.

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How to Write a Sick-Day Email—Plus Templates to Use When You’re Under the Weather

When you feel miserable, it’s hard to craft the perfect sick-day email. We’ve done the hard part for you, so all you have to do is copy, paste and fill in the blanks!

I Quit My Job and Turned My Side Hustle into a Six-Figure Business—Here’s Howhh

If elevating a side gig into a lucrative career is on your job vision board, consider these tips—and you just...


How to Use AI to Get Your Next Job, According to Career Experts

Using AI job search tools can help optimize the hunt—and get you hired. Here's how to make artificial intelligence work...


23 Email Etiquette Rules You Still Need to Follow

Email etiquette rules change as fast as technology—make sure you stay on top of them!


New Study: This Is the No. 1 Place to Retire in the U.S.

Can you guess which city earned the top spot for retirees? Spoiler alert: It's not in Florida!

What Is Monotasking—and Why It’s Better for You Than Multitasking

Monotasking makes you more productive and is healthier for your brain—but what is it?


Will Robots Take Your Job? How Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Future of Work

Artificial intelligence is already affecting nearly every workplace in the country. Here's how the future of AI may shape the...

The Best Business Casual Pieces Every Woman Needs in Her Wardrobe

Office wear today is far from the stuffy attire of the past, and once you know what business casual is,...


51 Great Gifts for Coworkers Under $50 That They’ll Definitely Appreciate

Shop these personalized gifts for coworkers that let them know just how much you care—without having to ask the boss...


40 Clever Gifts for Your Boss That Show You’re Paying Attention

Even the people in charge like to feel appreciated, and these gifts for bosses—from fancy pens to homey plants—will brighten...


How to Earn More Money, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Boost your bank account by harnessing your zodiac sign's best traits.

20 Funniest Back-to-Work Memes That Are All Too Relatable

With office life coming back in full swing, take time to distract yourself with the 20 funniest back-to-work memes! Laughing...


25 Stylish Tops to Wear for Your Next Video Call

Between Zoom, Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams, we're all taking more video calls than ever before. Here's what you need...


8 Things You Should Do on a Wednesday

Hump Day is great for taking it easy—or for living it up.


Can You Trust Your Dentist?

While most of the professionals who care for 
our teeth are reputable and honest, 
dentistry is less science-based and regulated...


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12 Unusual White House Jobs—And Their Salaries

If you're a stellar calligrapher, there may be a job for you in the White House.

I Went to 50 Different Dentists and Almost All of Them Gave Me a Different Diagnosis

From one dentist I got a quote of $460 for all of the work I needed to be done. From...


23 Things Your Mail Carrier Won’t Tell You

Postal workers from around the country reveal the secrets of their profession and why mail is still the country's best...


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How to Turn Off Voice Assistants

Tech companies might not want you to turn off your device's voice assistants. But you can, and it's easy to...


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19 Things to Never Say to Flight Attendants

Not much can surprise flight attendants, but there's plenty that can annoy them—like these rude, invasive or otherwise off-putting statements...


11 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary in Just One Day

The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours stacks up.


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4 Signs a “Work from Home” Job Offer Is Actually a Scam

With the new world of widespread remote work, you might be especially eager to consider a job offer or listing...


Why It’s So Much Harder for Black Women to Make It in the Fashion World

A Black model explains why increasing diversity doesn’t just help those in the industry—it ensures that all people of color...


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How Do Those “I’m Not a Robot” Tests Work?

How does clicking a box verify your humanity?


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What Office Culture Could Be Like When Lockdown Is Over

The office environment you once knew has changed forever.


11 Things Coronavirus Has Made People Change About Their Home Lives

Cleaning more, spending less. Cooking more, shopping less. Homes.com compiled data showing how people's home-bound norms have changed during this...


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13 Things Store Cashiers Secretly Wish You Would Stop Doing

Every job comes with its own set of nuisances and for store cashiers, chances are you're it.