Work & Career
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.
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 teachers for coronavirus protection on Amazon.
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 to the classroom this fall,...
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 by making sure these documents...
I’m a Teacher—Here’s Why I Won’t Go Back to School When It Reopens
A college professor explains why online learning can benefit both teachers and students—and it’s not just about staying safe during...
Why It’s So Important for Daughters to See Their Parents Working
It's an apprenticeship in resilience.
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...
My Husband and I Got Laid Off the Same Week—This Is the Only Thing That Saved Us from Becoming Homeless
You never think it can happen to you...until it does. Planning ahead even just a little can help in a...
Why Writing—Not Typing—Will Make You Smarter
Choosing a pen over a keyboard does wonders for your memory.
The 17 Best Graduation Quotes You’ll Want to Memorize
"Never be discouraged. Never look back. And when you fall, fall forward."
17 Reasons My Favorite Teacher Changed My Life
It only takes one person to make a difference in the life of another—and teachers are often that person. Check...
Here’s What School Teachers Earn In Every State
Behind every great school system is a staff of even better teachers. And the best way to keep (and attract)...
Finally! Here’s When to Use “E.g.” Versus “I.e.”
We’re all guilty of making this mistake.
Reading in This Font Could Improve Your Memory
Here’s a science-backed—and totally simple—way to remember more of what you read
9 Spelling and Grammar Mistakes Spell Check Won’t Catch
There are some human errors that only humans can catch.
11 Secret Habits of Straight-A Students Even Post-Grads Will Want to Steal
It's not about brains, or about the amount of time spent studying. Many of the highest-scoring students attribute their success...
10 Companies That Will Pay for Your College Education
Work for one of these companies and you can go to college for practically free.
12 Cool Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
Our culture emphasizes education as the path to satisfying and lucrative careers. Education is one path to success but not...
Top 10 Colleges Whose Graduates Earn the Most Money
Who says college isn't worth it? Graduates of each of these 10 small colleges can look forward to cashing in...
Successful People Do These 8 Things Each Weekend
Time management expert Laura Vanderkam reveals the subtle secrets to restorative and productive weekends in her book ‘What Successful People...
I Grew Up in the Projects—Here’s How Determination Started My Modeling Career
I was a poor, white girl from the projects of Alabama. I didn't belong in a beauty competition, but I...
Taking This Type of Job After College Could Cost You $10,000 Every Year
Don't let this be you!
The 32 Best Graduation Gifts Every Grad Actually Wants
These practical gifts go the extra mile by preparing grads for their life as an adult with a career. They're...
19 Inspiring Quotes from Teachers Around the World
Teachers are shaping the future leaders of our world.
11 Stories That Prove the Life-Changing Impact of Take Your Daughter to Work Day
Visiting a parent at work can open up all sorts of career possibilities. To find out just how powerful this...
The Psychology of Surviving 7 Awkward Moments
The key to handling interactions with grace: anticipating the other person’s point of view (often before he knows it himself).
This Couple’s Dream of Owning a Christmas Tree Farm Came True
The whole family—whether they’ve got two legs or four—is invited to this Christmas tree farm.
Americans Have $1.4 Trillion in Student Loan Debt—But Who Gets All That Money?
That’s more than the annual salaries of everyone who lives in Australia combined.
13 Things Librarians Won’t Tell You (But Every Reader Needs to Know)
Avoid late fees, get the most out of your library card, and find out what's really in those book drops.
10 Things a Single Parent Wants You to Know
Raising kids is hard enough with two parents in the equation, so how do people do it with only one?...
4 First, Humble Jobs of CEOs That Will Remind You Anything Is Possible
When we encounter top industry leaders it seems as though they were always successful. The truth is everyone has to...