Because it's funny, honest, has nice turns of phrase, is well-structured and engaging, and speaks truth about something at the core of modern life. I worked in door-to-door sales for a while and this article really captures something about the experience.
When the US government adopts an employment policy private companies usually follow. Either because they do business with the government and have to comply, or it affects so many people there's a shift in norms.
30 year fixed mortgages are actually not as good of an idea as you'd think.
I actually spent a significant part of my early career working with real estate economists.
A bunch of economists I know actually lost money fixing their mortgages in 2008. They fixed at too high a rate and weren't prepared for the low interest rates environment.
> My second advice is to always behave as if you are going to leave tomorrow. This will prepare your team and your peers and even improve your lifestyle.
"Open [to expererience] people can be perceived as unpredictable or lacking focus, and more likely to engage in risky behaviour or drug-taking. Moreover, individuals with high openness are said to pursue self-actualisation specifically by seeking out intense, euphoric experiences."
And that's expensive.