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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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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.


I Lost My Job Because of the Coronavirus—Here’s How I’m Paying My Bills

With a few lifestyle changes, I am now saving well over $1,000 a month. Plus, my ample downtime has led...


Furlough vs. Lay Off: What’s the Difference?

There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, particularly surrounding our jobs. So let's clear this up...


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16 Things to Never Do on a Work Computer

From streaming videos to downloading files, there are a lot of things that can get you in trouble.


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14 Working from Home Memes That Are Hilariously Accurate

The majority of Americans are working from home for the foreseeable future. Instead of longing to get out of the...


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75 Work Cartoons to Help You Get Through the Week

Beyond Dilbert: Take a break at the office and laugh with our collection of Reader's Digest cartoons about work and...


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8 Geniuses Who Made History in Quarantine

These celebrated people emerged from plague, exile, months of bed rest, or wartime occupation with some seriously incredible work.


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22 Essentials You Didn’t Realize You’d Need While Stuck at Home

Amazon is prioritizing essentials, so hopefully it’s not too late to stock up on these must-haves that you didn't know...


26 Stores That Promise to Keep Paying Employees Amid Coronavirus Closures

You can feel good spending your hard-earned cash at one of these brands that supports its employees.


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11 Working from Home Cartoons We Can All Relate to Right Now

Being stuck in the home office can get old very fast. Remember to stay focused, don't start going on a...