What’s the Most Elegant Way to Lie to My Co-workers?

Plus, how to say “no, chef.”

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Japan’s Prime Minister Faces Backlash Over 3 A.M. Staff Meeting

Sanae Takaichi drew criticism for requiring staff to work in the wee hours in a country scarred by “death from overwork.”

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When You Feel ‘Done’ With Work but Can’t Just Quit

Plus: How much does a reader owe a big tech company while planning to depart?

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When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

Eastern Europeans have migrated in droves to take care of Italy’s aged and infirm. Then they started getting sick, with an ailment dubbed ‘Italy syndrome.’

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Are You a Young Employee Asked to Spend More Time in the Office?

Please tell us how stricter return-to-office mandates are affecting your work life and home life.

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Winning a Nobel Prize Interrupted His Off-the-Grid Vacation

Fred Ramsdell found out about his Nobel Prize nearly 12 hours after it was announced because he was on vacation in the Rockies.

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Quiet! I’m Working Here.

Why does anyone expect me to get anything done amid the noise and constant pings of my workplace?

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With a Hashtag, Young Chinese Are Mourning the ‘Beauty of the Boom Years’

Nostalgia for the fashion and culture of the years after the millennium, when the future held promise for many, is a commentary on today’s mood.

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August in Paris: When the City Empties Out, Locals Left Behind Rejoice

With many away for long vacations, the capital is transformed into a sleepy, roomy, more friendly place.

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Hobbies Too Relaxing? Try ‘Leisure Crafting.’

Productivity and goal-setting should not be confined to work, some recreational enthusiasts say.

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