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Internships, Industry Barriers and a Culture of Overworking | Is It OK if I Record?

Internships, Industry Barriers and a Culture of Overworking | Is It OK if I Record?

Angela Yang March 7, 2021

  On this episode of "Is It OK If I Record?", hosts Angela Yang, Sarah Readdean and Jackson Machesky discuss whether or not toxic work environments and mindsets exist in their experiences with...

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EDITORIAL: Remote work allows more accessibility, but poses risk for overworking, increasing disparity

Editors March 5, 2021
We don’t exactly know how increasing permanent remote work will impact the workforce — though it certainly comes with a number of risks and faults. But if employers can implement healthy practices and anticipate the technological needs of their employees, it could be an evolution for the better.
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EDITORIAL: Productivity has no time constraints, our work culture should be more accepting of night owls

Editors February 23, 2021
We need a serious re-evaluation and shifting of our cultural priorities. We must also destigmatize staying up late while being careful not to romanticize it. Otherwise, we risk enabling a cycle of staying up late and waking up early — i.e., not getting enough sleep.
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EDITORIAL: Impostor syndrome prevents us from valuing ourselves and our achievements

Editors February 12, 2021
We have fostered a toxic culture that prioritizes productivity over self care, leading to a common feeling for college students: imposter syndrome.
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