12 h. ago Share your experience of getting your dream job and it not working out

We’d like to hear from people who secured the job of their dreams but found it wasn’t what they expectedYou’ve done it. After years of study, sacrifice or pure graft, you finally secured your dream job. But what happens when it doesn’t work out? If your dream job turned sour, we would like to hear from you.Tell us your journey to your dream job. What went wrong? If it wasn’t what you expected, did you leave? What did you do instead and how did your friends and family react? Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Aldi's 'dream job' that gives free crisps for reviews reopens for applications

The highly coveted title generated hundreds of entries and support from Michelle Keegan last year.

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4 d. ago NASA astronaut reveals how much she makes in short three word statement

Being an astronaut is a dream job among children - but does NASA actually pay much more than earthbound public sector jobs? The reality is surprising, given the muscle wastage that's part of the job

Technology

5 d. ago Aldi recruiting for ‘dream job’ which involves getting free crisp samples in exchange for reviews

The successful candidate will receive Aldi crisps for free

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9 d. ago 'I remember exactly how it felt being in a coma and it still scares me'

A man who woke up from a coma after undergoing brain surgery has explained what he experienced while 'inactive' - and it has prompted others to share similar stories

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1 week ago This is how we do it: ‘Our first sexual experience was like everyone’s: bad. We were so awkward’

After a decade together, Zara and Max now have the freedom for work-from-home quickies and experiments with sex toys• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyWe probably have sex less now than when we lived apart, but it’s amazing that when the mood strikes, we can just do it Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Was everything brighter 40 years ago? How color perception changes as we age

Do things look duller? As we age, the way we see the world can change – literallyTell us: share your experiences of traveling with friendsEvery now and then, a bit of nostalgia bait drifts across my social media feed, with people pining for the brighter colors of the past – the vivid hues of the Toys R Us logo, or a 90s McDonald’s play zone. On Reddit, posters observe: “As I get older it feels like life is losing its color,” and ask: “Were colors brighter and more vibrant when I was younger?”Indeed, according to research from the UK’s Science Museum Group, there’s been a stark increase in gray everyday objects since the mid-20th century. But this dullification may go beyond the modern preponderance of ashen cars, sad beige nurseries and millennial gray apartments. Scientists believe that color perception itself can fade, altering how the world appears. Depending on how your eyes – and brain – age, the bright red balloon you remember from your seventh birthday party might not look as...

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2 w. ago ‘I’m too old for that!’: Office workers stuck in jobs they hate because they think they've missed the boat

Brits are desperate for a fresh start – but dodgy advice, old-school thinking and outdated myths are stopping thousands from chasing their dream job

Society

2 w. ago Why is everyone wearing weighted vests? I tried one for two weeks

Celebrities have been sporting them on walks and influencers are peddling them on TikTok – what are they and what are the benefits?Tell us: share your experiences of traveling with friendsA few months ago, something changed. One minute, people were trudging along as usual; the next it seemed like every third person I passed on the street was wearing a weird, heavy little backpack. Initially, I mistook several of these bulky, menacing items for bulletproof vests. (Scary.) Eventually, I realized they were simply the latest fitness trend: weighted vests.Celebrities have been sporting them on walks, Peloton instructors are making videos explaining how to use them, and influencers are peddling them on TikTok. Publications have written about their growing popularity among “the menopause set”, as Allure put it, because of their supposed ability to help with muscle strength and bone density as one ages. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago British woman is trapped in US after breaking her back in horror fall at a summer camp and insurance firm 'refused to pay for her flight home'

Charlotte Hollins Anderton, from Abergele, north Wales, endured the 'life changing accident' while working her dream job as a summer camp leader in the US.

Economics

2 w. ago Model Rhian Sugden lands ‘dream’ job running doggy day care centre

The glamour girl, who has recently had breast reduction surgery, says she ‘can’t believe this is real’ after taking over a kennel and pooch grooming operation

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2 w. ago Let them, creatine and fibermaxxing: the biggest wellness trends of 2025 (so far)

Here’s what you need to know about the supplements, procedures and hacks everyone’s discussingTell us: share your experiences of traveling with friendsStaying up to date on wellness trends can be tough. What if you get sat next to an energy healer at a dinner party? What are you going to talk about? Raw milk is already sort of passé.Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are the wellness trends everyone is discussing in 2025, and what you need to know about them. Continue reading...

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