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| Maybe itâs not a crisis at all. |
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| Weâre all familiar with the common midlife crisis trope of someone waking up one day and suddenly buying a flashy new car, dating someone half their age, or jumping into some other kind of spontaneousânot to mention questionableâendeavor, all to reclaim a bit of their glory days. |
| Weâve seen it in movies and on television, but does this phenomenon actually exist? Many researchers would say the answer is no, and call it more of social construct, since a) not everyone experiences it, b) it doesnât appear to exist in all parts of the world, and c) the âcrisisâ in question is triggered by life altering events like divorce, job loss, or unexpected health issues, rather than growing older itself. However, many people anecdotally note that itâs the midlife crisis itself that triggers these events. So, weâve got a bit of a chicken-or-the-egg situation. |
| However, regardless of how scientifically sound the concept is, plenty of people note feeling a need to reevaluate their lives and confront their own mortality during this period. So, we might as well consider its legitimacy. |
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| 86% of pets arenât insured. That means most pet parents could be on the hook for the sky-high vet bills that often come with unforeseen accidents and illnesses. |
| While itâs impossible to pinpoint an exact percentage, itâs likely your pet will get sick or injured during their lifetime. Pet insurance can help offset these unexpected costs. Many plans even let you choose a deductible and reimbursement level, which could allow you to arrive at a monthly premium you can afford. Check out Moneyâs list of their top pet insurance picks and start protecting your furry buddy today for as low as $10/month. |
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| A woman shares her stunning Costco paycheck and has users rethinking their biases. |
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| Some misconceptions just wonât die. One of the biggest is that retail and fast food jobs donât constitute real âcareers,â and are temporary dead-ends meant only for teens or seniors. Letâs face it: Thereâs a stigma against what are viewed as lower-level jobs, so much so that working fast food is often used as a PR stunt by politicians to show how ânormalâ they are or a punishment for criminals. |
| It really doesnât have to be this way. Imagine a world where an entry-level retail job could turn into a real career, steadily rewarding loyal employees with more and better pay, strong benefits, and advancement opportunities. Imagine if you could get on-the-job training and new certifications that would help you move up the ladder and earn even more money, all with the support of your company. Shouldnât working hard at a job, any real job, give you the right to a pretty good and comfortable life? Is that so crazy? |
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| A woman who talks far too much. |
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| There are people among us who have no idea that a conversation should be a balanced back-and-forth between two or more people. Instead, they monopolize the conversation, going on and on without letting anyone get a word in edgewise. Whatâs worse is that they often have no idea how to take a hint and miss all of the verbal and nonverbal clues that they should stop. |
| These situations can be incredibly frustrating because you donât want to be rude and tell them to stop, especially if itâs a coworker or someone you have to see every day. But, at the same time, they are being incredibly rude by taking up your time and theyâre being selfish by not allowing you to contribute to the discussion. |
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| Actor Robin Williams is being hailed as a fashion icon by fans. |
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| By Emily Shiffer |
| Robin Williams was not just an amazing actor and comedianâhe was also a fashion icon. Williams, who passed away on August 11, 2014, has recently been recognized by fans from all generations for his unique personal style that often went unrecognized. |
| On Reddit on several fashion subforums, Williams is being celebrated for his sartorial style during his long career. âHad no idea Robin Williams had so much drip,â member Classic-Carpet7609 shared in one forum, expressing their admiration for his style that ranged from streetwear to couture. |
| âRobin Williams was a huge weeb when it came to fashion, like several years ahead of other western celebrities like rappers, etc when it came to wearing a lot of Japanese labels,â one member commented. Another added, âIt was news to me too until a couple of years ago when I saw that photo of him in the Issey Miyake bomber jacket. I was like daaaaamn heâs like cool cool.â |
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