Brands have stopped ‘disemvoweling’ themselves

From creating new words like “Kodak,” forcing words together like “Facebook,” or intentionally misspelling phrases like “Krispy Kreme,” companies have a long history of picking phonetically fabricated — and occasionally nonsensical — brand names. For the past two decades, one particularly popular business trend was for companies to drop vowels from their names; if you glanced at a list of tech firms circa the early 2000s, you might be forgiven for assuming the humble vowel was going extinct. Flickr, Grindr, and Tumblr all launched within a few years of each other, each one seemingly forgetting to bring the letter “e” along with them. …

6 stories that lift the lid on the reality of working in a global pandemic

It’s been a truly unprecedented year, most notably with the arrival of the COVID pandemic.

For those of us lucky to still be employed, the world of work was turned upside down, with many moving remote, or having strange, and most uncomfortable, restrictions enforced upon them in their day to day working life.

But what’s it really like to work in pandemic?

Well, we recently put out a call for stories to answer that very question, and more importantly, offer a message of hope to others in the same position.

And today, we’re over the moon to launch the ‘Working in a Pandemic’ series. We’ve got a teacher. A digital nomad. A writer. A dentist. A bookstore worker. And someone starting their first every career 9–5. 6 different stories, all with a message of hope to others. …

This weeks Post-Grad picks

Hey post-grads, pre-grads, and everyone in between.

Thanks as always for some great submissions. We’ve added a link to our ‘Write for Us’ guide at the top of our page now to help you keep updated with our submission guidelines.

We’ve also been continuing to build our external site, which you can visit here, and filling that with even more must-read content.

This Weeks Post-Grad Picks

Fab Giovanetti signed up to be our Productivity Guinea Pig, to experiment with productivity trends and fads. This week, she shares something a little different, that asks a big question; is it best to create routines, or rituals?

“While routines can be actions that need to be done — such as making your bed or taking a shower — rituals are viewed as more meaningful practices with a real sense of purpose.” …

This week’s Post-Grad picks

Hey post-grads, pre-grads, and everyone in between.

Thanks as always for some great submissions. We’ve added a link to our ‘Write for Us’ guide at the top of our page now to help you keep updated with our submission guidelines.

We’ve also been continuing to build our external site, which you can visit here, and filling that with even more must-read content.

This Weeks Post-Grad Picks

We love this entry from Sinem Günel, who documents her journey to building a 6-figure business in her 20s, and tells you everything that nobody tells you about entrepreneurship.

“But whenever I tell my story, a huge part is missing because most people only see the tip of the iceberg. They see my current numbers, the current reality, and the freedom I experience right now.” …

Want to write for us?

Think twice before you buy someone an internet-connected gift

The wrapping paper flies into the air, twisting and turning as it falls back to the ground. One after another, perfectly parceled presents are ripped open in seconds. Excitement explodes as each gift is revealed.

Finally, the item you (or Santa) stashed under the tree is pulled out to join the frenzy. As your present is revealed, you explain what it is to the overjoyed recipient.

“This year, I bought you a device that can play music via voice control. Pretty cool, right? It may also spy on you and listen to your conversations without your permission.”

The mood somewhat darkens. It doesn’t seem very Christmassy anymore. Maybe this should be one of those gifts that’s best left in its box and tucked away in the cupboard under the stairs for all eternity. …

Hey post-grads, pre-grads, and everyone in between.

Thanks as always for some great submissions. We noticed with the new layout, we lost our ‘write for us’ page, so we’re linking it here incase anyone wants to reference it (we’re trying to add it to our ‘About’ page asap).

We’ve also been continuing to build our external site, which you can visit here, and filling that with even more must-read content.

This Weeks Post-Grad Picks

Many people look down on jobs they see as ‘beneath them’ or are too cynical, lazy, or ungrateful to realize that no matter where you’re employed, you can use your current experience to guide your future. …

Millennials are the impatient generation, but it’s time we slowed down

According to recent reports, over 90% of millennials want ‘rapid career progression.’ They also want the same benefits other generations enjoyed — opportunities for growth, job stability and a competitive salary — but the speed at which they want them is much faster.

It seems that we millennials want all the things, and we want them now. But in reality, it doesn’t always turn out like this.

My career trajectory (read: various attempts to avoid a career entirely) plays out very differently.

I ditched the rapid progress for the slow build.

And I’m glad I did.

The Long(est) Game

Everything I’ve embarked on in my working life has taken years of work to get off the ground. …