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At my first job out of college, all my coworkers were older and had children my age. I struggled to earn their respect.
- My coworkers had adult children my age and liked to bond by complaining about 20-somethings.
- As I was a new graduate in my early 20s, bonding that way was difficult; I felt like an outsider.
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I'm a female breadwinner who moved to Switzerland for my Google job. Our family dynamic is not easy in a conservative culture.
Annalisa Pawlosky and her husband moved to Switzerland in 2020 and they have since welcomed two dau…
Elle Hardy
I was laid off from Amazon, rejoined, and quit less than 3 months later. I should've seen the writing on the wall.
Stephanie Ramos was laid off from Amazon in 2023. She was excited to be rehired the following year …
Stephanie Ramos
Martha Stewart says Snoop Dogg taught her how to negotiate contracts better
The unlikely pair first met in 2008 while filming a segment on "The Martha Stewart Show," during wh…
Amanda Goh
I'm a VP of product who uses my vacations to test if I've hired the right people
Gopal Shenoy, a vice president of product, looks at how his team steps up in his absence to see if …
Sarah Jackson
Employers seeking skilled workers often overlook military veterans
Employers can overlook military veterans' skills. Understanding their expertise can bridge workforc…
Tim Paradis
Bans on out-of-hours work calls and emails are looming. They could bring trouble as well as peace.
A legal ban on contacting employees after typical work hours could cause problems for bosses that e…
Lindsay Dodgson
I'm a wealth manager and handling my parents' estates took years. I'm leaving iron-clad legal directives for my kids.
Ari Brojde thought his grandmother's estate would be easy, but it took nearly three years to settle…
Kelly Burch
3 work problems HR can't solve for you, from an HR professional
If your manager denies your promotion and you think you can go directly to HR and they will give it…
Alyshia Hull
I've worked in childcare since I was 16 and now I'm a nanny. I worry that I won't be hirable as an older man.
Max Kalogirou has worked with kids since he was 16. Now he's a nanny, but he doesn't know what will…
Kelly Burch
The small details in an interview that could cost you a job offer
Experts told BI that strong perfumes, taking notes on your phone, and showing up too early could wo…
Hannah Abraham
LinkedIn has seen an increase in users who list preferred pronouns despite 'woke' backlash
LinkedIn has seen a 29% increase this year in users who list their preferred pronouns. Experts say …
Tim Paradis
My 6-figure consulting job wasn't fulfilling. I quit to start my own business when I realized dream company doesn't necessarily mean dream life.
AJ Eckstein spent three years as a management consultant before realizing he wasn't fulfilled and w…
Robin Madell
When I was 11, I made a friend who changed the trajectory of my life. She inspired me to go to college and try harder.
I was an average student with few ambitions to enter college. I got the push I needed from a fellow…
Jane Ridley
I left my $195,000 tech job to open a wine bar. I work 12-hour days and don't have health insurance, but I've never been happier.
Shanna Nasiri left her $195,000 tech job to follow her dreams and open a natural wine bar in Brookl…
Erin Snodgrass
I went back to work a week after giving birth. I felt guilty but it made me feel like myself again.
A week after giving birth, Fortesa Latifi took a work meeting. Working made her feel like a person …
Fortesa Latifi
I grew my business to 7 figures after leaving Meta and Google. Here's the coffee chat formula that helped.
A former Google and Meta lead shares the coffee chat formula that helped him 100x his network and b…
Andrew Yeung
What Trump's election victory means for job seekers
Donald Trump's decisive election win is reducing uncertainty for some employers. That's leading fir…
Tim Paradis
I'm Gen Z and avoid all social events at my job. I don't like mixing my social life with my professional life.
I graduted college virtually and now work at home, so combining my social life with my work life fe…
Jonah Nink
I'm a stay-at-home dad because I'm the more natural nurturer in my marriage. Our conservative community doesn't agree with our decision.
Eli Milliman became a stay-at-home dad when his wife started working full-time. He's a natural nur…
Tony Woodall
‘He had a breakup and took a one-week leave’: Manager shares about his Gen-Z employee, internet reacts
A manager's tweet about a Gen Z employee taking a week off after a breakup sparked backlash online.…
Ariana Grande says she's planning a career shift
"I'm always going to do pop stuff, I pinky promise," said Grande, who plays Glinda in "Wicked."
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Why Gen Z college grads are feeling increasingly pessimistic about entering the workforce
More than half of the current college class of 2025 feels pessimistic about entering the workforce,…
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I moved to Alaska after college for a job. I lost all my friends because I put my career first.
After graduating from college, I was nervous about job stability and unemployment. A job in Alaska …
Sophia Carlisle
A free AI tool can help you apply to hundreds of jobs per day. Users said there are risks, but they're worth it.
A tool called AIHawk is helping some job seekers apply for hundreds of jobs a day on LinkedIn. But …
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I quit my corporate job and moved to Europe to become a freelance copywriter. It's been challenging, but I'm glad I stuck it out.
As a freelancer living abroad, Dalia Goldberg has found it difficult to figure out immigration, tax…