Careers and Professions – Page 25

What Opera Singers Gained, and Lost, Performing While Pregnant

Women in the industry are speaking out about what they feel are cancellations motivated by their appearance rather than sound, even as there is a belief that pregnancy and childbirth have positive effects on the voice.

By Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

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Chinese Workers Confront the Curse of 35

It’s widely discussed in China: Employers don’t want you after 35. Some job listings say it plainly, leaving a generation of prime-age workers feeling defeated.

By Li Yuan

Careers and Professions

Pride at Work Is Priceless, but It’s Nice to Be Paid

In June, when rainbow flags are everywhere, including corporate logos, it’s meaningful to see a company support queer employees and allies with compensation.

By Roxane Gay

Careers and Professions

Smile! We’ll Remember This Forced Fun Forever

There is a graceful way to get out of a group picture. But it’s also worth asking why you are so opposed to posing.

By Roxane Gay