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Located in Seoul, South Korea — North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Friday, its latest weapons demonstration occurring days after U.S. and South Korean jets completed joint exercises that North Korea perceives as an invasion rehearsal.

North Korea has launched an unprecedented number of missile launches this year in an effort, according to some experts, to bolster its military capabilities and force its adversaries to make concessions in future negotiations, such as sanctions relief. Relatively recently, North Korea also asserted that it had conducted the necessary tests to acquire its first spy satellite and an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting the U.S. mainland.

Friday around 4:32 p.m., the military of South Korea detected two missile launches from the capital region of North Korea. Japan stated that it has also confirmed at least one North Korean missile launch.

It was initially unclear precisely what types of missiles North Korea launched. According to the military of South Korea, the missiles flew approximately 155 and 220 kilometers before landing in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

Toshiro Ino, vice minister of defense of Japan, stated that one missile spotted by Japan traveled as far as 180 miles and as high as 30 miles. He stated that the missile’s trajectory may have been “irregular,” possibly referring to North Korea’s highly maneuverable, nuclear-capable KN-23 missile, which was modeled after the Russian Iskander.

The military of South Korea described the launches as “a grave provocation” that threatens international peace. In conjunction with the United States, South Korea would maintain a strong state of preparedness and constantly watch North Korean actions, it was stated. Additionally, Ino accused North Korea of dramatically escalating tensions by repeatedly conducting weapons tests.

The launches may be a response to Tuesday’s U.S.-South Korean aerial military exercises near the Korean Peninsula, as North Korea has stated that its recent testing actions were intended as a warning to its rivals’ previous coordinated maneuvers. The United States and South Korea claim that their drills are defensive in nature, however North Korea describes them as invasion training.

The most recent U.S.-South Korean exercises attracted nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, stealth F-22 fighter jets, and other advanced South Korean aircraft. According to South Korea’s Defense Ministry, the training was part of a bilateral pact to strengthen the United States’ commitment to defend its Asian partner with all available military capabilities, including nuclear.

On December 20, 2022, a B-52 fighter plane participated in joint U.S. and South Korean exercises. Chiefs of Staff, Joint

The F-22 jets were expected to remain in South Korea for more joint exercises with the South Korean air force this week, but owing to weather circumstances, the U.S. aircraft eventually returned to their base in Japan, according to South Korean defense officials.

The flying exercises followed North Korea’s announcement that it used obsolete missiles as launch vehicles to test cameras and other systems for its first military reconnaissance satellite on Sunday. Its state media also broadcast low-resolution satellite images of South Korean cities.

Some South Korean civilian specialists stated that the photographs were insufficient for surveillance purposes and that the launches were likely a cover for North Korea’s missile technology tests. The military of South Korea asserts that North Korea launched two medium-range ballistic missiles.

Such assessments have angered North Korea, with the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hurling vulgar remarks at unnamed South Korean academics. Kim Yo Jong stated that there was no reason to utilize a costly, high-resolution camera for a single-shot examination.

Kim Yo Jong also scoffed at South Korea’s prior judgment that North Korea still has technological obstacles in acquiring ICBMs capable of launching nuclear strikes on the U.S. mainland, such as the inability to shield its warheads from the harsh conditions of atmospheric reentry.

She stated that North Korea could conduct an ICBM launch with a normal trajectory to demonstrate its ICBM capabilities. All prior ICBM launches by the North were conducted at a steep angle to avoid neighboring countries. As the warhead flies toward the Pacific Ocean, a launch from a normal-angle ICBM may significantly inflame regional animosities and provoke a robust U.S. response.

A spy satellite and a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile are among the high-tech weapons systems that Kim Jong Un has threatened to deploy in response to what he terms U.S. hostility. He also desires to acquire missiles with multiple warheads, nuclear missiles launched from underwater, nuclear-powered submarines, and hypersonic missiles.

North Korea conducted a test of a “high-thrust solid-fuel engine” last week, which analysts believe would be used for a solid-fueled missile, which is more maneuverable and difficult to detect prior to launch than liquid-fueled missiles.

»North Korea launches two ballistic missiles days after joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises«

Only a rerun of the NFL Draft of 2021 would have been more excruciating to observe.

Jets fans braving a wet and chilly night in New Jersey on Thursday were treated to a battle of that class’ top two overall picks, as Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence continued his ascent and New York’s Zach Wilson barely looked worthy of a backup in the Jets’ 19-3 loss, crushing their chances of ending the NFL’s longest playoff drought.

After a shocking 7-4 start to the season, the Jets have lost four consecutive games, so victories at Seattle and at Miami — along with a great deal of assistance — are required to reach the playoffs for the first time in 12 years. The Jaguars (7-8) could claim their division with wins in their final two games, giving Lawrence the first of many opportunities to torment the long-suffering Jets club, which could have had the generational talent if it had won a meaningless game two years ago.

Losing out on Lawrence, who finished with 229 passing yards, 51 rushing yards, and a score to lead the Jaguars to their fourth win in their last five games, resulted in the Jaguars drafting Wilson, who assumed the role of Ryan Leaf to Lawrence’s Peyton Manning.

Trevor Lawrence performed like a No. 1 draft pick in handing the Jets their fourth consecutive loss.

Wilson received boos before halftime at MetLife Stadium, where he completed 9-of-18 passes for 92 yards and an interception on 18 attempts.

Wilson displayed reluctance, outrageously inaccurate throws, and poor decision-making against the league’s 27th-ranked defense, whereas Lawrence played with confidence and composure.

After Wilson led the Jets to three first downs and 66 total yards in the first half while the playoff race hung in the balance, head coach Robert Saleh displayed poor decision-making by continuing to play him. Saleh immediately replaced Wilson with Chris Streveler, an undrafted former CFL quarterback making his Jets debut after being promoted from the practice squad earlier in the day.

Zach Wilson had completed nine passes in 18 attempts before being replaced by Chris Streveler, the backup quarterback.

Streveler’s five consecutive first downs as a dual-threat player temporarily energized the crowd. The Jets gained more yards on this drive (83 yards) than they did on any of the seven drives with Wilson (78 yards), but they scored no scores.

The game had ended. Wilson’s evening was over. How much longer does he have left with the Jets?

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The Giants can win in Minnesota.

The remainder of Week 16 will be played predominantly on Saturday, with only three games planned for Christmas.

Both cold weather and backup quarterbacks (Philadelphia’s Gardner Minshew, Tennessee’s Malik Willis, Baltimore’s Tyler Huntley, Arizona’s Trace McSorley, Indianapolis’ Nick Foles, and San Francisco’s Brock Purdy) will impact many games, but neither will impact the Giants’ visit to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.

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With assistance, the Giants (8-5-1) can secure their first playoff berth in six years after winning a must-win game in Washington. In addition to a win over the Vikings (11-3), who have lost two of their last four games and required the greatest comeback in NFL history to defeat the Colts (4-9-1) last week, the Giants could clinch a playoff spot with losses by two of the following three teams: Washington (at San Francisco), Detroit (at Carolina), and Seattle (at Kansas City).

Saquon Barkley hasn’t rushed for more than 100 yards in five consecutive games, and he may struggle to end that trend against a Minnesota defense that hasn’t allowed any player to do so this season. The Vikings are third in the league in yards per carry allowed (3.8).

There is now a quintuple-header. Ho ho ho

Sunday is the NBA’s busiest day of the regular season, and NFL games are snatching fans from the league’s marquee day. However, the NBA has more intriguing matchups:

RJ Barrett and the resurgent New York Knicks will face the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA’s annual Christmas Day national television showcase.

Two of the league’s hottest teams meet for the second time this season: the 76ers and the Knicks. On November 6, the Knicks won 106-104, but the NBA’s top scorer (Joel Embiid) will be eligible for Round 2. The Philadelphia big man scored 37 points in a losing effort in his most recent visit to Madison Square Garden.

LeBron James will get closer to the NBA’s all-time scoring record when the Lakers take on the Mavericks at 2:30 p.m. Luka Doncic, 23 years old, will aim to bolster his case for league MVP.

Bucks at Celtics (5 p.m.): The NBA’s top two teams meet in a rematch of last year’s seven-game playoff series, with two of the league’s top five scorers (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum). I wager that one of these clubs will win the NBA championship. Oh, wait, I already did.

Instead of facing Steph Curry in primetime, Ja Morant will face gravity.
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Grizzlies against. Warriors (8 p.m.): The reigning — and failing — champions may not have must-see status with Steph Curry’s injury, but Ja Morant’s presence makes every possession potentially unlike anything you’ve ever witnessed.

Suns vs. Nuggets (10:30 p.m.): If the Warriors cannot recover from their title hangover and Curry’s shoulder injury, one of these two teams might end up winning the wide-open Western Conference. The Suns’ Devin Booker will be one week removed from scoring 58 points, while the Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic is making a strong case for a third consecutive MVP award by nearly averaging a triple-double (24.7 points, 11 rebounds, and 9.0 assists).

Fans of the New York Mets are prepared to send Steve Cohen down the Canyon of Heroes. Given Cohen’s history as a fellow Mets fan and his willingness to take on an extraordinary payroll and luxury-tax bill, no owner in sports is currently more revered by his or her particular fandom. Cohen’s emergence as a savior from the tight-fisted Wilpon era has only increased this adoration.

Cohen is doing everything he can to win the Mets their first World Series championship since 1986, spending so much money this offseason to lift the team into a four-way tie for the 2023 World Series crown with the Astros, Yankees, and Dodgers.

The estimated cost of $489.832 million ($380.98 million in salary for luxury-tax purposes and $108.852 million in luxury tax) for Cohen during the upcoming MLB season is greater than what ten teams (A’s, Diamondbacks, Guardians, Marlins, Nationals, Orioles, Pirates, Rays, Reds, and Royals) are projected to spend collectively.

However, money can only go so far.

Last season, the Mets had the second-highest payroll and did not win a single playoff series. Six of the previous nine World Series champions were not among the top ten in payroll on Opening Day. Since 2010, only one team that topped the majors in payroll has won the World Series (2018 Red Sox). Before reloading with free agents CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, and A.J. Burnett and adding their 27th title, the Yankees led the majors in payroll from 2001 to 2008 without adding to their championship collection.

When the Mets upped their payroll by 22.7% en route to winning 108 games and the 1986 World Series, they still placed tenth in payroll. Future spending sprees for the franchise never came close to delivering the same results. Since then, the Mets have had a payroll in the top five in 17 separate seasons, but have never reached the World Series. They were ranked sixth when they won the National League in 2000, and twenty-first during their 2015 championship run.

Bobby Bonilla, Bret Saberhagen, and Eddie Murray contributed to the formation of the worst possible team. Carlos Beltran, Pedro Martinez, and Billy Wagner contributed to an unsuccessful competitor. Johan Santana did not bring the Mets any closer to their objective.

The Mets have had top payrolls in the past, notably as when they added Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran for the 2005 season, without success.

The additions/retaining of Justin Verlander (two years, $86.66 million), Carlos Correa (twelve years, $315 million), Edwin Diaz (five years, $102 million), Brandon Nimmo (eight years, $162 million), Kodai Senga (five years, $75 million), Jose Quintana (two years, $26 million), Omar Navarez (two years, $15 million), Adam Ottavino (two years, $14.5 million),

However, history suggests that money will not be decisive.

Bill Parcells was correct when he said, “You are what your record indicates you are,” with the exception of college basketball.

College coaches control their non-conference schedules, and Mike Anderson once again opted for the path of least resistance, ensuring a 21st consecutive season without a losing record while failing to prepare St. John’s for the toughest challenges ahead or provide the team with significant opportunities for notable victories before beginning play in the Big East, where only two teams are currently ranked (UConn, Marquette).

The St. John’s men’s basketball team’s 11-2 record is deceiving, as the Red Storm’s only two losses were against quality opponents.

The Red Storm’s 11-1 start was exposed as a sham during Wednesday’s 78-63 loss to Villanova’s (7-5) weakest team in 11 years. The two highest-ranked KenPom opponents St. John’s has faced, Iowa (45) and Villanova (53), have both delivered the Johnnies double-digit losses. The Red Storm have yet to defeat a team ranked in the top 80 in the nation by the analytics website.

Now in his fourth season at Queens, Anderson’s Big East record is 24-34 with no postseason appearances. This opportunity may be his last. The women’s basketball team at St. John’s is off to its best start in school history after winning its first 12 games and receiving its first ranking in seven years.

The Fordham men’s team has also made some buzz, starting the season with a 12-1 record that is tied for the greatest in school history and riding an 11-game winning streak for the first time since 1991. First-year coach Keith Urgo, 42, is getting the best out of his team, led by senior guard Darius Quisenberry, based on Kyle Neptune’s surprise 16-16 record in his lone season as coach, which included an appearance in the Atlantic 10 Tournament quarterfinals and the program’s most wins in 15 years. The Rams’ schedule hasn’t been a murderer’s row either, but expectations, quality, and experience are vastly different in The Bronx compared to Queens, and in the Big East compared to the Atlantic 10.

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Thursday in Ohio, Orlando Brown was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.

According to TMZ, the “That’s So Raven” alum was arrested after the Lima Police Department “received a complaint regarding a brawl in progress.”

The news source said on Friday that the alleged altercation occurred between the actor and a family member or another resident of the residence, saying that Brown has been in Ohio for more than a month.

The arrest occurs four years after the 35-year-intervention-style old’s interview with Dr. Phil McGraw garnered headlines.

Brown appeared on “Dr. Phil” at the conclusion of a turbulent 2018, during which he was arrested almost every other month on crimes ranging from burglary and cocaine possession to resisting a public officer and domestic assault.

In May of same year, he also made waves for getting the face of his former co-star Raven Symoné tattooed on his chest.

In September of 2018, the rapper was incarcerated after pleading no guilty to attempting to change the locks on his friend’s restaurant doors and possession of drugs.

The “Proud Family” alum sported snake-eye contacts while chatting to McGraw about his time behind bars, stating that he was “set up and locked up for no reason.”

Brown continued by stating that he did not want to “dedicate another 90 days” to addiction treatment away from his family.

The former “Family Matters” star stated at the time that he intended to “get back into that life” of parenthood and “find out who everybody is.”

Throughout the interview, he provided the talk show host with varying names and ages for his children, as well as the information that his wife Danielle Brown was carrying a 2-year-old child.

Earlier this year, the composer reflected on the December 2018 interview, offering his regrets and praising McGraw for “opening the door for individuals who believe they don’t need help to seek it.”

Since the viral discussion, he told Cam Capone in August that he has been “on the run,” adding, “I’m just waiting to die at this point. But I do have realistic ambitions.”

»This is so Raven celebrity Orlando Brown is arrested for domestic assault«

Sharrieff Shah Sr., the husband of Jen Shah, is begging for compassion in his wife’s imminent sentencing for fraud on January 6.

The 51-year-old told the judge that the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star has “real sorrow” for her acts, for which she faces up to 14 years in prison.

“Jen has never been detained or arrested for a crime. “My wife’s current legal issue is the result of a confluence of events that occurred at different times and caused her to spiral out of control,” the letter stated in the documents obtained by Page Six.

The college football coach continued by stating that the pair’s rocky relationship caused her to “make catastrophically poor business decisions and form relationships with nasty individuals.”

Sharrieff Shah Sr. pleaded for leniency with regard to his wife Jen Shah’s prison sentence.

In actuality, the former attorney placed the most of the blame on himself, alleging that his continual travel and absence from home contributed to his wife’s bad decision-making.

“Because of my absence, I was unable to observe my wife’s severe suffering. Upon reflection, I recall her spending more time in our bedroom alone. She frequently fell asleep in our children’s bed while awaiting my return. She would tell me again that she feels so alone.”

During the same time period that she allegedly ran a $5 million telemarketing scheme aimed exclusively at the elderly, she also lost her father, grandmother, and grandfather, according to the source.

Sharrieff asserts that the reality star, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct wire fraud in July, has already “taken the first significant step toward making things right by accepting her own culpability and responsibility.”

This plea comes less than a week after the 49-year-old defendant asked for a reduced prison term of only three years.

Shah’s attorney, Priya Chaudhry, wrote in a sentencing submission, “We submit that such a sentence is just and fair because it takes into account Ms. Shah’s history and characteristics, the facts and circumstances of the offense, and the requirement that a court impose a sentence that is ‘not greater than necessary’ to achieve the goals of punishment.”

They also noted that the lawsuit has already caused her husband and kids Sharrieff Shah Jr., 28, and Omar, 19, “embarrassment, anxiety, and disgrace.”

“She is aware of the emotional and psychological price that her sons have already paid.” She will spend the rest of her life atoning for these wrongs.

In addition to her time served in prison, Shah was ordered to pay up to $9.5 million in reparations.

»Husband of Jen Shah begs judge for compassion in fraud sentencing«

What’s up with his athletic physique?

Tuesday on the island of St. Barths, Jerry Seinfeld and his wife, Jessica Seinfeld, were seen playing on the beach.

At Gouverneur Beach, the comedian’s abs were visible through his damp T-shirt as he swam in the waves.

Jerry, 68, swam with a see-through t-shirt, swim trunks with a tropical design, and sunglasses. In the meantime, 51-year-old Jessica dazzled in a bright pink one-piece swimsuit.

As they soaked up the sun, the “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” star and his wife did not hesitate to display PDA.

As they swam in the azure sea, they were captured with their arms around each other and smiling as they conversed.

At one point, Jerry drew his wife close to him as they admired the breathtaking vista.

Jerry may have worked extra hard to get in shape for his Kith modeling campaign, which debuted in September.

The alum of “Seinfeld” and Jessica wed in 1999 and have three children: Sascha, 22, Julian, 19, and Shepard, 17.

While they have been happily married for more than two decades, Jerry acknowledged in 2020 that his wife finds him annoying.

Prior to his admission, Jessica posted on Instagram, “This man shouts rather than speaks. He is unable to speak in a regular voice. He can no longer perform on stage, so he simply YELLS YELLS YELLS. ALL. DAY.”

Jerry sported board shorts with a tropical print, while his wife sported a seductive pink bathing suit.

At the time, the father of three admitted, “It’s very true.” “However, when I’m touring with my buddies or around other comedians, we all holler.

“Comedians yell to grab the audience’s attention because it becomes a habit, but now that I have no one to yell at, I yell about the home and I find it incredibly… It’s like a release of feeling.”

He added, “If you can find something to yell about that won’t offend other people, such as ‘WHY DON’T WE HAVE MORE SPOONS? ‘, you’ll feel better.”

»Jerry Seinfeld flaunts his ripped physique in a damp T-shirt on a St. Barts beach«

A woman from Perth, Australia may lose her thumb after suffering a frightening bacterial illness following a manicure.

Sue, aged 48, has experienced excruciating agony in her thumb for the past two years due to a staph infection she contracted while receiving a manicure at a Perth beauty salon.

She claims that the technician mistaken her natural nails for acrylics and began filing them before bathing them with acetone.

A woman from Australia claimed she would lose her thumb after acquiring an infection during a manicure.

“I did inform them that they were my real nails, but they continued to file them down,” she told Nine News.

The 48-year-old woman stayed in the hospital for five days after learning that a portion of her thumb bone would need to be removed.

She reports that she continues to experience throbbing and searing pain in her thumb.

She told Nine News, “It truly throbs and you can’t get away from it.”

The 48-year-old was hospitalized for five days after it was discovered that a portion of her thumb bone would need to be removed.

Now, she has decided to sue the manicure salon for failing to adhere to “hygiene standards.”

“You wouldn’t enter a filthy dentist’s office, so why would you enter a filthy nail salon?” she asked.

»A nail technician mistaken my real nails for acrylics; I may lose a thumb«

Scott Sonenshein is a management professor at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business.

In recent turbulent and, for many, terrible years, it has become evident that it is easy to feel that we have no control over our life. Control is a fundamental psychological urge that helps people feel in charge of their lives and careers. Work is one area where people have attempted to regain control.

As a business school professor and author at Rice University, I’ve spent over two decades researching, teaching, and writing about the intricate interactions between employees and employers. The aftermath of the epidemic is the most recent iteration of a time-honored negotiation between labor and management over power, which has assumed more significance in recent years.

The pandemic hastened a trend that began years ago, when workers understood they needed to assume greater control over their employment. This significant change reflects a potentially exciting and unsettling reality for millions of people.

From lifer to independent worker

Employers held the upper hand in negotiations with employees for decades. People swapped unwavering allegiance for lifetime work and a comfortable retirement. With an increase in corporate reorganization in the 1980s and 1990s, this model began to collapse. As employment security and a nice retirement became less likely, employees shifted jobs to restore control. They desired the promise of a greater income and an improved work environment. In the past decade, the average length of employment has decreased by approximately 10%.

During the pandemic, a tight labor market enabled employees to feel more in control of their lives through employment mobility. In addition, the flexibility of remote labor mitigates some of the control losses imposed by the pandemic. The reality, however, is that while switching employment can increase job satisfaction, this effect is typically transient.

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In a post-pandemic world, a new model is emerging that reflects fears about an economic slowdown and an uncertain future. Employees are rejecting the notion that a single job can fulfill all of their financial and psychological requirements. Instead, individuals are accumulating a portfolio of concurrent positions to advance their careers.

A mosaic of employment

With “career portfolioing,” employees become independent contractors who increasingly rely on themselves to fashion a meaningful and satisfying working life. They assembled a mosaic of positions to jointly satisfy their goals about income, growth, skill development, and satisfaction. They are no longer bound to a lifelong association with a single company or reliant on a robust labor market.

An growth in side gigs is an indicator of the rise of career portfolios. In 2021, 34% of Americans reported having a side gig, and over 60 million individuals intended to start one. Faced with growing prices, side jobs provided additional money as inflation climbed. However, individuals also went to side gigs for new learning possibilities (28%) and to find more interesting work (38%)

In the midst of rising prices, a growing number of individuals are pursuing supplementary income.

In the research I’ve been conducting on side gigs in the sharing economy, I’ve discovered that many people choose these activities to compensate for their lack of control in “conventional” work. People feel liberated by increased control over where, when, and how they work, despite the fact that gig labor presents its own set of obstacles, including a lack of benefits. By activating an app, allegiance is transferred from one corporation to another. Instantaneously ending the workday by closing an application. People rely on side jobs not only to supplement their income but also for the independence that comes with being an independent worker.

Another benefit of portfolio management is risk mitigation. Involuntary layoffs, such as those lately experienced by the computer industry, leave individuals feeling vulnerable to financial hardship and identity loss. When encountering adversity at one job, individuals often seek security and stability in other sections of their career portfolio.

Taking value-driven action

During the pandemic, as the threat of serious sickness or even death spread, people’s awareness of mortality intensified. During such times, it is common to focus deeply on values, particularly the purpose of labor. When people evaluated their jobs, an unprecedented number of them quit in dissatisfaction. Or, if they remained, they increased their pressure on employers to better fit with their ideals.

Historically, business organizations remained silent on contentious social topics like LGBTQ rights, racial justice, and abortion unless there was a direct commercial motivation. This has drastically altered as employees seek greater clarity on company principles and actions to support them. Sixty percent of employees support corporate leaders speaking out on social and political problems, while twenty-five percent of respondents to a recent survey reported turning down a job opportunity due to a company’s stance on social matters.

Also, employees appear more at ease voicing their opinions. I did one of my earliest research studies around the turn of the century to determine how employees convince their employers to take a stance on difficult social issues. I discovered that employees disguised their ideals as economic opportunity. For instance, energy efficiency sustainability programs were portrayed as beneficial to the bottom line.

When I conducted a comparable study recently, the dynamics had changed. Employees were considerably more inclined to discuss moral values and far less willing to transfer social issues into commercial issues. Such a drastic turnaround indicates the employees’ rising sense of autonomy to better tailor their employment to their requirements. It is difficult to feel in charge of one’s life if one must repress or even contradict firmly held principles at the place where one spends the majority of his or her waking hours.

A brighter future for labor

Career portfolios reflect a future in which uncertainty is too great to rely on a single institution to meet fundamental necessities and a failure of contemporary work organizations to provide what employees actually value.

Career portfolios provide employees more control over how their careers develop. Instead than climbing an often-predefined and inflexible corporate ladder, individuals may consider the next addition to their portfolio, such as establishing a new part-time work, enrolling in a new class, or exploring an entrepreneurial concept. Elements of a career portfolio are included not merely to generate revenue or personal development, but also to complement an individual’s ideals.

Certainly, possible impediments exist. Additional effort is required to assume responsibility for a career portfolio. Marie Kondo and I found in our book “Joy at Work” that it is all too easy to take on too many duties and then burn out. People believe that the more they do, the better they will feel. The first step in avoiding burnout is to establish a career portfolio based on values and an ideal work life.

For employers, career portfolios represent a competition for the undivided attention of their employees. I believe it should drive a more thorough examination of how to better address the requirements of employees; otherwise, they may leave or simply resign.

»Americans are exercising greater control over their professional life because they must«