City Rejects Unions’ Offer to Help Close Budget Gap

By FERNANDA SANTOS and JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ

The leader of a group of municipal unions accused city officials of shutting the door on negotiations over a financial rescue package that could avert thousands of teacher layoffs..

The Boss

Seeking Cures, Then and Now

By NANCY BRINKER

As early as the age of 5, Nancy Brinker was raising money to fight disease. She now leads the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

The Search

The Big Switch, One Step at a Time

By PHYLLIS KORKKI

Before changing careers, experts say, ask yourself some basic questions. For example, are your current skills obsolete, or will they soon be back in demand?

The Boss

Out of Cuba, With a Suitcase

By FRANK DEL RIO

Fifty years after emigrating, Frank Del Rio runs the parent company for two luxury cruise lines.

Preoccupations

Taking Your Feelings to Work

By ANNE KREAMER

People have long brought home emotions they can’t express at work. But now home life, with all its emotional currents, is inextricably woven into the workplace.

The Boss

Farming to Franchising

By KRISTI MAILLOUX

Kristi Mailloux, president of Molly Maid cleaning services, joined the company for what she thought was a short stint in college. But she wound up staying on.

Career Couch

Between College and That First Job

By EILENE ZIMMERMAN

In a tough economy, many new college graduates will have much trouble finding employment. But instead of suspending the search, they should take time to develop skills and build a network.

The Boss

A Venture Born in the Kitchen

By ELIZABETH OLSON

Kara Goldin, chief executive of the water company Hint, discovered an opportunity after adding fruit to water for her children.

Corner Office: Liz Elting

A Work Ethic Shaped at an Early Age

By ADAM BRYANT

Liz Elting, C.E.O. of TransPerfect, a translation service, said having many jobs at an early age helped to shape her view of the type of person she wanted to hire.

Preoccupations

Retired, but Doing the Work You Love

By DON SPIVACK

Retirees leaving a treasured position can still find opportunities to consult on or volunteer for jobs that inspire them.

My Blog Is Also Paying My Bills

By KATE MURPHY

Bloggers with an entrepreneurial spirit are getting better at turning their musings into profits.

Union Effort Turns Its Focus to Target

By STEVEN GREENHOUSE

The retailer’s employees are unhappy about low wages and short workweeks.