Adam Sandler received the Career Achievement Award at AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards, joked about aging, and humorously promised to make 50 more movies before he dies, with at least 25 being good.
The article shares stories of seven individuals who transitioned to new careers in their 30s to 60s, driven by personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and passion, including shifts from finance, law, tech, and space exploration to roles like children's author, hiking guide, and AI specialist.
An executive career coach advises job seekers over 40 to prioritize their '3 C's'—culture, compensation, and challenge—over passion, to better align with employer needs and avoid long-term unemployment. She emphasizes understanding personal priorities, solving urgent employer problems, and reframing the job search to focus on value and ROI, rather than just personal passion or goals.
Seven A-list actors, including Dwayne Johnson and Jacob Elordi, discuss their career journeys, challenges, and the importance of taking risks and embracing rejection in Hollywood, with a focus on their recent performances and aspirations for Oscar nominations.
Sharran Srivatsaa, a former Goldman Sachs employee and entrepreneur, shared his experience of undergoing an extremely rigorous interview process involving 39 one-on-one interviews, including a notably brief but impactful 46-second interview where his respectful and coachable attitude impressed a managing director, highlighting the intense and competitive nature of Goldman Sachs' hiring process.
Joe Flacco, nearing his 41st birthday, expresses his desire to continue playing in his 19th NFL season, potentially as Joe Burrow’s backup for the Bengals, emphasizing his love for the game over stats. The Bengals' special teams rank highly despite injuries, with notable contributions from players like Evan McPherson and Tycen Anderson. The upcoming game features Myles Garrett chasing a sack record and other key player updates.
Jessica Hernandez offers advice for overqualified job candidates to proactively address employer concerns by emphasizing relevant experience, owning their story, and demonstrating how their skills benefit the company, while also strategically adjusting their resume to minimize age signals and focus on relevance.
Tiger Woods turns 50, reflecting on his complex legacy as a golf legend, a symbol of racial progress, a resilient competitor, and a controversial figure, whose influence continues to shape the future of golf despite personal and physical challenges.
A new report highlights 15 high-paying jobs that do not require a four-year college degree, emphasizing roles in trades, management, and sales, with strong growth prospects and specific skill or certification requirements.
Despite high youth unemployment, CEOs from major companies like Amazon, Walmart, and McDonald's emphasize the importance of a growth mindset, curiosity, resilience, and embracing challenges as key to thriving in an unpredictable job market, especially for Gen Z.
Naoya Inoue, a top pound-for-pound boxer and undisputed junior featherweight champion, discusses the possibility of retirement as he prepares for a fight against David Picasso and a potential future bout with Junto Nakatani, highlighting concerns about age and the desire to perform at his best while still competing at a high level.
Employees should prepare thoroughly for performance reviews by reflecting on their achievements and areas for improvement, manage their emotions to avoid defensiveness, and stay focused on relevant topics to make a positive impression and foster growth. Avoiding unpreparedness, negative reactions to feedback, and off-topic discussions can help improve the review process and relationships with managers.
Jonas Kaufmann, a renowned tenor, is considering retiring from singing in Great Britain due to financial and systemic issues, including high costs and poor treatment of artists, and is shifting his focus to other projects like festival directing and new roles outside the UK.
Rob Reiner, renowned filmmaker and actor, passed away along with his wife Michele, prompting tributes that highlight his influential career, iconic films like 'Spinal Tap,' 'Stand By Me,' 'The Princess Bride,' and 'A Few Good Men,' and his enduring impact on Hollywood and American culture. Reiner was celebrated for his kindness, humor, and patriotism, leaving a lasting legacy in both cinema and society.
A woman discusses her parents' disapproval of her long-term live-in boyfriend, a puppeteer, and her concern about resenting their attitude as they warm up to his lucrative career.