Hard Work and Soft Micros

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In Today's Morning 6 - 9:

• Microsoft Wants To Be Top Dog

• The New American Dream - Being OverEmployed

• Cultural Happenings

• Bro-Tastic Memes

Microsoft is meeting its Macros

As we previously discussed in Monday's email, it seems that not only is Google facing potential trouble with the advancements that Microsoft is planning, but there's a strong possibility that we may see Microsoft return as the most valuable company in America. This news has been making waves on social media, with Twitter buzzing about the potential comeback of the tech giant:

The implications of the Microsoft and OpenAI partnership are more far-reaching than originally sighted...

• $10 billion investment is in the works

• Microsoft is set to receive 75% of profits until the full amount is recouped

• Additionally, the integration of GPT, OpenAI's language model, goes beyond just Bing and will be implemented in Microsoft Office.

If you haven't had the chance to mess with ChatGPT or any of the other OpenAI tools that are publically available, just know that you most likely will VERY soon. Bro's Bet: 2023 is going to be Microsoft's year.

It's Strictly Business

With all the recent turmoil and uncertainty in the economy, we are seeing a lot of layoffs and may continue to see more in the future. It's a worrying time for many people, and it's natural to wonder what you can do to protect yourself and your finances. While some may argue that this is perfectly acceptable and normal, I recently stumbled upon a community that is bracing itself for worse-case scenarios and putting itself first:

The community is called "OverEmployed.com" and it is a platform that offers a variety of resources to help individuals find and secure multiple remote jobs, and manage them effectively. Their belief is that having multiple jobs can provide a level of financial security that can give people the freedom to take risks, achieve their goals and live the life they want. The idea of working less and earning sustainably while living a rich life in body, mind, and spirit is at the core of the Overemployed philosophy.

The core mission of Overemployed is to spread the message of 'The Overemployed Way', which runs counter to the overworked culture that is prevalent in most workplaces. They advocate for this by challenging assumptions about work and celebrating their Overemployed Day on September 13th. The day serves as a reminder to reflect on the history of labor, which was marred by poor working conditions, exploitation, and labor laws that were circumvented to employ children as young as five or six years old.

The community provides members with a wealth of information on how to navigate the remote job market, and how to effectively manage multiple remote jobs. They have resources such as interview preparation, resume review, and career advice. They also have 24-hour support through a Discord server which includes live salary insights and remote job opportunities. Overall, it's a great resource for anyone looking to take a proactive approach to their career and financial future. So Bro's tread lightly!

Speaking of people working extended hours...The word "Manager" is complex:

A recent by the National Bureau of Economic Research has found evidence that companies are avoiding paying overtime wages to employees by exploiting a federal law that allows them to do so for employees classified as "managers" and paid above a certain salary threshold. They do this by assigning certain employees with "managerial" job titles, even though they are performing the same tasks as non-managerial employees. This results in significant savings for the companies, as they don't have to pay overtime for these employees. The study also found that this practice is more common in low-wage industries and in areas where there are fewer job opportunities for employees. - I literally know 3 people who are going to read this portion of the email tomorrow morning and potentially get upset.

Cultural Happenings

Seattle Public Schools is suing TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat, alleging that the companies are substantially contributing to a youth mental health crisis by intentionally designing and operating their platforms to maximize engagement from young users for profit, and seeking the maximum statutory and civil penalties permitted by law. 😳🍿

Are you a Gen Z social media wizard on TikTok? Your skills may be in high demand in the marketing world. Companies such as NERF, Duolingo, and Taco Bell have recognized the potential of young, tech-savvy individuals and have appointed them to leadership roles in their marketing departments. These Gen Z professionals are not only in tune with the brand's voice but actively shaping it, leading to a cultural shift in the industry and putting a new generation in the driver's seat of corporate branding.

YouTube announced that starting February 1st, creators will be able to make ad revenue🤑 on Shorts, as part of a broader update to YouTube's Partner Program, in which current partners will have to sign new terms of agreement by July 10th, 2023, or lose their ability to monetize with the platform.

From a meme to the American Dream - Dieunerst Collin, known as the Popeyes meme kid, has secured a Name, Image, and Likeness deal with Popeyes while playing college football for Lake Erie College, a Division-II school, as an offensive lineman.

MacKenzie Scott (Jeff's Ex), a billionaire philanthropist, and novelist donated over $14 billion to 1,600 nonprofits since 2019 in an untraditional style of giving that targets a wide spectrum of causes, without a formal application process and apparently no strings attached, however, she has recently announced plans for transparency, publishing a database listing her donations and criteria for the selection of grants, and her website for nonprofit to apply for grants.

Moderna is considering raising the price of its COVID-19 vaccine by over 400 percent, from $26 per dose to between $110 and $130 per dose, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The price hike matches the previously announced price hike for Pfizer-BioNTech's rival COVID-19 vaccine, which was criticized by lawmakers as "pure and deadly greed". It's crazy to believe that a drug company would do that! 🤦🏻‍♂️

Bro-Tastic Memes

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