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  • Prof Patty
  • February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Driving apps that pay the most

Driving for pay? The type of driving you do has a dramatic impact on how much you earn, according to a new analysis from Gridwise. Indeed, the best driving gigs in any given city can pay almost twi

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  • Prof Patty
  • February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

5 Questions to Ask When You Have to Choose Between Two Jobs

By Hiranmayi Srinivasan January 10, 2022 What percentage of benefits is cost-shared with the employer? Does the company offer 401k matching? What kind of stipends does the company offer?

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NY Times

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  • How a Research Trip to Antarctica Deals With Time Zones

NPR

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  • Where scientific research focused on DEI stands after a year of disruption
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The Progressive

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