“If getting somebody to move to Boston is a challenge, software companies might need to look for remote hires elsewhere just to meet their operational expectations,” he says. “The same hire in Atlanta would command a salary of $149,000, a savings of base salary of roughly 7%. Of course, talent supply for software engineers is also tight in Atlanta, but the candidate would still likely be looking at a pay raise, even though the rate is lower than Boston’s.” … [Read more...] about These are the top-paying remote jobs and how you can land one
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Our favorite men’s and women’s sweats and joggers of 2020
Women’s Lululemon on the Fly JoggerSurprise! Lulu does joggers just as well as it does leggings. These pants have a bit more of a dressed-up feel than joggers from other brands, such as Outdoor Voices. They’re made from a sleek, wrinkle-free polyester that has a lighter feel, are designed with a medium rise (perfect if you prefer that Goldilocks fit in between a hip-hugger and a high rise), and have front pockets and an adjustable waistband. … [Read more...] about Our favorite men’s and women’s sweats and joggers of 2020
This startup wants to do the impossible: make healthy instant ramen
The majority of the world’s instant ramen is made by three companies—Nissin and Toyo Suisan from Japan; and Lotte Foods from South Korea—which have enormous factories that churn out millions of packages per month. Lee and Chanthasiriphan reached out to some of these factories to leverage their scale, but they were turned down because the owners didn’t believe there was a market for healthy ramen. “Ramen is so cheap that companies only make money by selling in volume,” Chanthasiriphan says. “Our business model didn’t make any sense to the factories.” … [Read more...] about This startup wants to do the impossible: make healthy instant ramen
Paris is turning its iconic street into pedestrian gardens
pushes for other forms of transportation—and realized that it would be possible to cut the number of car lanes in half without making the road more congested. On one end of the avenue, where there are little-used gardens now, cars could be removed completely. New bike lanes can be added, along with permeable surfaces and rain gardens that absorb stormwater. New trees would add shade for pedestrians and help clean the air. (The city also plans to ban non-electric vehicles by 2030, so the cars that are left won’t be polluting.) The Place de la Concorde, a huge public square, can be pedestrianized before the 2024 Olympics; the rest of the redesign will happen by the end of the decade. … [Read more...] about Paris is turning its iconic street into pedestrian gardens
The pandemic recession could cause an enormous spike in homelessness
The solution to this worsening crisis? Policymakers need to step up their game when it comes to connecting people to living-wage jobs, an effort that will prove cost-effective in the long run, according to Flaming. “We’re losing ground on trying to solve homelessness purely by producing affordable housing,” he added. “Giving people the chance to stay in the labor force, improve their skills, earn money, pay rent, is something we ought to be doing a lot more.” … [Read more...] about The pandemic recession could cause an enormous spike in homelessness
