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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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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 another, $29,850.

15 Things You Should Never Say over Text or Email

Before you hit the send button on that text message or email, read this list...

Dramatic Before-and-After Photos of How Presidents Have Aged in Office

Leading the United States of America is an incredibly large job—so much so that the...

15 Cool Jobs You Could Have in the Future

Drones and robots may be replacing humans in the workplace, but here are some great...

4 Jobs with Lifetime Appointments (That Aren’t Supreme Court Justice)

There are a handful of other jobs that you can keep forever—if you’re lucky enough...

49 Secrets Your Boss Won’t Tell You—But You Need to Know

You don't get a raise because you're having a child or buying a house; you...

10 Best Face Masks for Teachers on Amazon

Keep students, faculty, and staff safe during back-to-school season with these best face masks for...

24 Golden Rules to Being a Great Boss

The skills that got you your new gig may not be enough to help you...

17 Clever Halloween Costumes for Work

Get in the spooky spirit at the office by throwing on one of these Halloween...

What It’s Like to Be a COVID-19 Contact Tracer

What is contract tracing? Kimberly Jocelyn spends her days sharing information with people who have...

What It’s Really Like to Be a Mail Carrier

Read on to find out what it really means to be a postal carrier. There...

12 Unusual Things Postal Carriers See Every Day

There's nothing ever routine about a postal carrier's route from day-to-day. Here are some of...

23 Things Your Mail Carrier Won’t Tell You

Postal workers from around the country reveal the secrets of their profession and why mail...

11 Daily Morning Habits of Highly Organized People

Notice how certain people seem to have effortless, calm mornings while the rest of us...

How to Turn Off Voice Assistants

Tech companies might not want you to turn off your device's voice assistants. But you...

The Best Wireless Routers to Speed Up Your Internet

Keep your internet from getting bogged down with the best wireless routers for fast performance...

8 Things That Are Killing Your Smartphone Battery—And How to Fix Them

From the temperature outside to the number of apps you have running, these are the...

I’m a Teacher—Here’s What I Really Want You to Know About Remote Learning

One elementary school teacher explains why she thinks it’s essential for kids to head back...

5 States with the Largest Race Income Gap

How much does your race affect your salary? The short answer: A lot more than...

19 Things to Never Say to Flight Attendants

Flight attendants have seen it all and heard it all. Although there's not much that...

13 Things FedEx Drivers Won’t Tell You

Warning: FedEx drivers can choose to skip your house.

10 Things HR People Won’t Tell You About Salaries and Raises

If you’re negotiating for more money—either with a potential employer or your current boss—keep these...

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8 Creepy Things Your Smartphone Knows About You

With passcodes, passwords, and location tracking, smartphones collect hoards of data on users. Here's what...

8 Revealing Everyday Documents You Never Knew You Should Shred

Once trash is off your property, it’s legal for anyone to take. Prevent identity theft...

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...

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