What office workers may look like in 2040

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I don’t know about you, but this week I’m just trying to get to my Thanksgiving baking (shoutout to Aunt Helen) without falling for a bunch of Black Friday sales that aren’t really that great. Take this moment to remind yourself that, except for legitimate needs and necessary holiday gifts, you won’t be falling for this anxiety-inducing spending trap!  ‌ Speaking of traps, we busted a new myth about wrapping car keys in tin foil for safety, plus gathered expertise on how to make your vacuum suck like new again. And below, we’ve got fresh advice for surviving Thanksgiving, avoiding the ways work makes you unhealthy, and more.  ‌ Good luck this weekend, Janie We want to hear from you. What are the most pressing issues that you are facing at work? Share your comments and stories with us. Take back your life As you pass the gravy at Thanksgiving, you might become trapped in a conversation about work. “What do you do?” is the default question many of us ask when we want to connect with someone we don’t know well or haven’t seen in a while. ‌ The question may seem neutral, but judgment is built right in. And if you’re between jobs, having a hard time at work or at odds with your family over how you make a living, you may not want to talk about it. We asked experts to share the best way to answer this question when you’d rather not discuss it — and what to ask instead if you’re trying to get to know someone new at the table. How To Answer The Dreaded 'What Do You Do' Question At Thanksgiving Here's the deal Many people rent rather than buy their homes for financial reasons; the housing markets in a lot of major cities are still quite expensive. So when choosing where to live, it helps to know where you can find affordable apartments. A new study by Apartment Guide examined rental markets across the U.S. and ranked the top 50 cheapest cities each for studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The cheapest cities in the U.S. for rent by apartment type Pro Tip: If you’re reading this at your desk, straighten up immediately. Then find some time to go on a short walk. A new report about what office workers might look like in 2040 if we don’t make healthy workplace changes led to the making of a human model who bears all the unfortunate effects. And let’s just say that, while we’re happy to sit next to our colleague of the future, we don’t exactly want all her physical ailments. Read more about her.  Want More Practical Magic? Experts reveal the best and worst Black Friday deals this year  What Happens To Your Brain And Body When You're Stressed About Money You Probably Don't Know The Dark Reason 'Black Friday' Got Its Name 👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks! HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. - On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy policy which  will explain how your data is used and shared. - Learn more. ‌ Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! ‌ ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost ‌ Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe