Mark Jones
9 articles

Career
The Invisible Tax of Being the Office Adult
I find the nomenclature of "soft skills" to be a personal affront, because it suggests this labor la... [...]

Career
Your Cubicle Is A Biological Crime Scene And I Am Tired Of Pretending It Is Not
I was sitting in my kitchen at exactly 2:45 PM yesterday when my brain simply decided to leave the b... [...]

Maternal & Fetal Health
Your Birth Plan Is Not A Casual Suggestion: The Disorganized Reality Of Mandated Cesarean Sections
There you are, reclining on a hospital mattress while the atmosphere is heavy with the odor of clini... [...]

Economy
The Supply Chain Crisis Is Still Here (And Why Your Wallet Is Screaming)
You stand there in aisle four. Box of flakes in hand. Used to be three bucks, right? Now the tag loo... [...]

Cars
Why Your "Safe" Car Is Actually Doubling Your Insurance Rates (And How to Compare Car Insurance Rates to Fix It)
You really tried to be responsible. Seriously. You bought the crossover with the five-star safety st... [...]

Career
The Talent Stack: Why Being "Good" at Your Job is the Fastest Way to Get Fired
You're sitting at your desk - or maybe your kitchen table if remote work hasn't been revoked yet (lu... [...]

Career
The "Fake It 'Til You Make It" Trap: Why You Feel Like a Fraud (And How to Stop)
You know the feeling. You are sitting in a boardroom - or maybe just a Zoom call - and everyone is n... [...]

Cars
The Lease vs Buy Car Debate: Why the 36-Month Cycle Is (Often) a Trap
Step onto a showroom floor in 2025 and the vibe shifts instantly. It's a casino - that is exactly wh... [...]

Cars
The Sticker Price is a Lie: Here’s What That New Car Actually Costs You
There is a specific kind of financial hangover that hits about three months after you buy a new car.... [...]
