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Founder Of “Permanent Cruise” Reveals Who’s Really To Blame After Telling Guests To Get Off Ship

Passengers who sold their homes to live aboard the ship revealed repeated requests for additional money, unpaid loans, and declining onboard services before being asked to leave.

Bored Panda · 12h ago

Passengers Who Sold Their Homes For “Permanent Cruise” Break Silence After Being Kicked Off By Company

Passengers were given just eight hours to disembark Villa Vie Odyssey on Tuesday after soaring fuel costs forced the ship to suspend operations.

Bored Panda · Oct 29

Chapel Conversion Costs: Minnesota couple sink $515,000 into 1909 Airbnb; returns stay modest

Amid the decline of small churches in the Midwest, a couple's innovative venture shines. After purchasing a 1909 chapel for $115,000, they transformed it into a stunning Airbnb and event space, sparking impressive rental income. Their experience underscores the challenges and rewards of breathing new life into old houses of…

The Times of India · Oct 28

CEO of 101-Year-Old Company That Has Never Laid Off Workers Says Mass Layoffs Are a Choice, Not a Necessity

Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco explains how the 101-year-old syrup maker avoided layoffs during COVID-19 by cutting costs, adapting sales, and using technology.

International Business Times UK · Oct 26

Ex-HP Manager's Antarctic Shift: May Lee finds new purpose at McMurdo; life feels like a small college town

After dedicating thirty years to Hewlett-Packard, May Lee found herself unexpectedly laid off and decided to explore uncharted career waters. Previously captivated by her visits to Antarctica, she accepted a seasonal role as a supply technician at McMurdo Station. Her daily activities blend organized work hours with community engagement and…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Teen Builds Underground Cave Home: Tantrum dig becomes risky DIY den; experts flag real hazards

In 2015, following a minor family disagreement, Andrés Cantó began excavating in his garden. Six years later, his small hole evolved into a fully functional underground cave house, boasting a bedroom, Wi-Fi, heating, and a music system, all for around $60. This journey reflects his ingenuity but also serves as…

The Times of India · Oct 24

As 570,000 workers watched their jobs get culled this year, Torani CEO says ‘layoffs are a choice’—and that her company has never cut workers en masse

Melanie Dulbecco, the CEO of flavored syrup giant Torani, doesn’t buy the idea that laying off employees is always necessary.

Fortune · Oct 23

Friend Questions Why They’re Paying For Someone Else’s Kids, Parents Have An Interesting Answer

Money is a sensitive issue. The topic is even more delicate when you’re discussing it with people in your close social circle. When someone’s acting unfairly and eyeing your wallet, it’s a tough balance to strike between defending your boundaries and keeping your relationships intact. One man opened up about…

Bored Panda · Oct 22

California Employers Will no Longer be Able to Fire People Just Using AI

If technology is the main factor in the decision, an employer must back it up with other evidence, according to a new law.

International Business Times · Oct 20

Companies Are Selling Employees' Private Slack Messages and Emails to Train AI—Often Without Workers' Knowledge

Companies are selling workplace emails, Slack messages, and documents to AI developers for six-figure sums, raising concerns over employee privacy, consent, and who profits.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20