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This week was short, but the stress wasn’t. So here’s your one-stop scroll break with what really happened in the world of work while your calendar was wildin’ out.
We’ve got AI drama, DEI retreats, CEO exits, and your coworkers’ new obsession with quiet quitting (again). LOL Plus: tools that work, a gift if you’re a paid subscriber, and a Reset Room reminder to keep your sanity intact.
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Your BS Detector for the Working World
✅ HOTDOG
Remote work gets a gold star from the GAO
Four-day workweek pilots? 92% made them permanent
Workers striking for boundaries (Starbucks dress code = the last straw)
❌ NOT HOTDOG
CEOs acting like it's 2019
DEI disappearing from websites and job descriptions
AI eating junior roles with no safety net in sight
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💼 Work World in 5 Headlines
Let’s be honest — you’re multitasking. I’ll keep it tight.
🧠 AI could cut half of entry-level office jobs.
Anthropic’s CEO said the quiet part out loud. White-collar work is about to get bulldozed by automation.
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📉 U.S. job market still solid, but...
177K jobs added in April. Good! But hiring freezes + quiet layoffs = cautious energy.
⚖️ DEI under attack.
Verizon killed its DEI team. Others are ghosting inclusion goals. The quiet part? Loud.
🧘♀️ Burnout > Bonuses.
The GAO proved remote work works. Companies ignoring it? Red flag.
👋 UnitedHealth CEO exited stage left.
No warning. Stock dipped. Guidance pulled. It’s giving... chaos.
🧩 People Puzzle of the Week™
"My company praises 'going above and beyond,' but promotions are scarce. Should I stay?"
Jackye says:
Recognition without advancement is a strategy. Just not yours! If they clap but don’t elevate, build elsewhere.
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🧠 Burnout Check-In
Are You in the Burnout Zone?
Skipped meals because of work?
Checked Slack in bed?
Felt like rest just makes you feel guilty?
If yes to any: You’re in the zone. Stop pushing. Start planning.
🧘♀️ The Reset Room Is Open
Next Session: Wednesday, June 4 at 12 PM CT
This isn’t a webinar. It’s a support circle in disguise. Come co-work, vent, and leave with clarity.
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🏆 Jackyeism of the Week
You don’t hire resumes. You uncover human potential.
🎁 Future-Proof Your Career: Self-Evaluation Toolkit
A strategic self-check to help you pivot, skill up, or bounce before the rug gets pulled.
Includes:
✅ Red flag checklist
✅ Role re-mapping grid
✅ 30-day mini plan
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💜 Final Word
Stop working so hard for companies that wouldn’t update your emergency contact.
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