June 12: Washing DC travel guide, open roles, #bluecollar generation

TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

WHAT TO EXPECT
• stories: the blue collar generation, Lithuania is the best place if you’re young, last minute bill for service fees
• listen to this: therapuss
• job seekers: Tiktok shop growth strategist, engagement manager, affiliate manager
• extra stories
• quote: on energy
• bon voyage: Washington DC

WORK LIFE: MEET THE #BLUECOLLAR GENERATION
Theres been a growing trend of young Americans pursuing well-paying skilled trade jobs, or “blue collar jobs” as an alternative to traditional 4 yr degrees. These jobs revolve around labor-intensive occupations that involve physical work as opposed to office, management, or professional white-collar careers, so think plumber (and to help you remember, the saying associated with blue collar is “dirty hands, clean money”). Enrollment in vocational programs has increased by 16%, people are showcasing their work + income on social media, and let’s just say it’s catching quite the eyes. Lexis Czumak-Abreu is an electrician who has 2.2+ million people watching her content across social channels and she’s only one of many that people love!

LIFESTYLE: LITHUANIA IS THE BEST WORLD TO BE YOUNG
Factors that contribute to their happiness: affordable living costs, ability to pursue creative passions with government funding, low student debt, optimism about jobs, and a sense of patriotism. While they acknowledge some downsides like long winters and a reputation for being boring, the young Lithuanians feel fortunate overall. Young people spend time playing sports, lounging in parks or join in on nightlife.

BUSINESS: LAST MINUTE BILL FOR RESTAURANT SERVICE FEES
California lawmakers are considering a bill to exempt restaurants from a new law that requires businesses to include service fees + other charges in the advertised price. This exemption would essentially allow restaurants to continue charging separate fees (such as mandatory gratuities), as long as they’re transparent about them. Supporters argue that this prevents restaurants from having to cut employee pay or raise menu prices but the critics say these "junk fees" are deceptive. The bill needs a ⅔ majority vote to take effect immediately before the original law goes into effect on July 1st.

TikTok sensation, Jake Shane and Singer, Charli XCX advise listeners, in addition to talking about their lives in an entertaining and hilarious episode. Listen to Therapuss.

Tiktok shop growth strategist, BRĒZ (remote): You will oversee and drive meteoric success of the brand’s TikTok Shop. You should maintain the ability to curate, direct, and collaborate with creators at scale to ensure their ability to create exceptional videos that convert consistently. You will manage retained creators for ongoing non-affiliate-based UGC retainers and a roster of TikTok Live creators and ensure they have everything needed to succeed at scale.

Engagement manager, INCEDO (Santa Clara, CA): You will lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact data strategy, artificial intelligence, and analytics solutions for our clients across industries. You will also manage the end-to-end delivery of Data & AI advisory engagements, ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.

Affiliate manager, MOTIVE (San Diego, CA): You will manage and optimize the affiliate partners and drive revenue growth through effective campaign management. You will also be involved in strategic planning, analyzing performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

🤳🏼 okay Instagram, this isn’t going to make us happy

🦾 more AI, but does that mean we still tip?

🧖🏼‍♀️ a facial for your body that works…but it’s $1800

ON ENERGY: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another. - Albert Einstein

As human beings, we require energy to survive and function. The food we eat, the content we consume, the people we associate with, all provide chemical energy that our bodies convert into other forms of energy we need. However, we can’t create this energy out of nothing - it all comes originally from everything we consume. Our bodies just transform the chemical energy from food into other usable energy forms.

WASHINGTON DC

EAT: To ensure you’re starting your day off right, head to Compass Rose for Sunday brunch. As an ode for travel, you’ll get to taste dishes from around the world. For authentic Italian meals turned modern, you’ll want to make a reservation at Fiola — a michelin experience. In other words, the restaurant offers elevated farm to table options. Rumi’s Kitchen is a tasteful option for Persian food.

STAY: Rosewood Hotels never cease to please so you’ll be in good hands if you opt for a luxury stay at the one in DC. They have both rooms and townhouses available for up to 4 guests. If you’re one for views then you’ll want to book a stay at the Pendry — a modern hotel overlooking the wharf.

DO: Washington DC is home to Smithsonian Museums including National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, and the National Gallery of Art. You can also visit the White House and wander through towns like Georgetown or Old Town Alexandria.