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The pandemic made many of us rethink our relationship with work. And what we expect from our employers. So we teamed up with Google to Skimm best-in-class benefits you miiight wanna ask about.

First up: student loan reimbursement. Collectively, Americans owe nearly $1.75 trillion in student loans. Some companies — yes, including Google — are willing to help their employees pay it back. Either through direct payments or 401(k) matches. Sound like something you’d be into? Bring it up with your boss or HR team, and keep it in mind for your next job search. Psst…you can learn about other impressive benefits at the big G straight from real employees riiiight here.

The recent drama with the Warner Bros. Discovery merger (see: scrapping "Batgirl" and CNN+ all within a matter of months) has people eyeing the new boss making the calls. We Skimm'd what's going on over there and how this new (rocky) marriage may affect your streaming options. Listen here.

Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…

1. A healthy meal plan for your pup. It’s officially back-to-school season. And this fresh, human-grade dog food’s already getting straight As. Unlike kibble, it’s packed with real meats and veggies you can see. And it ships right to ya. Here’s 50% off your first box.*

2. Silky sleek pants that won’t make you regret wearing pants. Even on the hottest of days. These work-friendly Athleta pants are lightweight, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant. Oh, and they dry quickly when you do break a sweat. Phew.*

3. The best sales to shop this week. Like a warehouse sale at Ban.do and tons of savings at The Container Store for back-to-school essentials. Browse these discounts and snag a few things while you can.

4. Accessories that'll hold your hair back and keep you cool. From clips that only look expensive to sturdy headbands. Time to get your strands off your face and feel the breeze.

We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community.

Scrub a dub dub…Andrea C (VA). She wrote a children’s book for her niece to help her learn how to properly wash her hands. Talk about some good, clean fun. 

(Some) Birthdays…Emily Sheahan (NY), Lindsay Blake (CT), Kyle Kuhlmann (CA), Katy Strong (NC), Aidan Weinberg (IL), Leah Friedland (OH), Shirley Jackey (CO), Elizabeth Trombley (MI), Meredith Guarino (TX), Elaine Jahnsen (FL), Tessa Hughes (AL), Allie Sutter (CA), Jeri Pliner (CA)

PS: Paging all members of theSkimm. Reach out here for a chance to be featured.

Social media and authenticity aren’t often used together. But that might change with a new platform, BeReal. This week on “Skimm This,” we’re exploring the app, which encourages snapping life’s real moments — sans filter. But first, let us take a selfie.

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