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'My life is a million times better': A man who quit his desk job to be an electrician shares his takeaways from the switch

Unhappy with his career, Dustin Snyder left his office job to become an electrician. He shared key …

Christine Ji   


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We left stable careers in tech and consulting to open a cocktail bar in New York City. It was professionally risky but worth it.

Two childhood friends from India left their jobs in tech and consulting to open a cocktail bar in N…

Erin Snodgrass   


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I became a stay-at-home dad at the age of 47. I've learned more about myself while parenting than I did in 20 years of my career.

Ben Maddern sold his business to become a stay-at-home dad when he was 47. He says he learned more …

Gary Nunn   


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It's time to stop humblebragging about how busy we are

Endless meetings and crammed calendars can hurt productivity and morale. Prioritizing what has to g…

Tim Paradis   


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I pivoted into venture capital at 23 and my life has never been so exciting. Here's my advice for breaking into the industry.

Katie Vasquez landed her first venture capital job at 23. She said people who want to join the indu…

Jamie Killin   


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I left my 6-figure corporate banking job, and now, I'm a food influencer. I support my family by doing what I love.

Daniel Chung, 36, left his corporate banking job and pursued a career acquiring restaurants. Now he…

Cailey Griffin   


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I left Google and am 100x happier in my new role as a freelancer — I've earned over $1 million in revenue in the last 5 years.

Randy McCabe used four strategies to transition from corporate to freelance and earn over $1 millio…

Robin Madell   


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Why the C-suite is getting so big

Companies' C-suites are expanding with roles like chief data or legal officer as CEOs facing greate…

Tim Paradis   


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I have 5 Gen Z children in the workforce, and they don't prioritize their careers. It made me rethink my life.

My identity has always been linked to my career. When my kids started working, they taught me I don…

Kimanzi Constable   


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Bob's Red Mill is owned by its 700 employees. Its CEO says that is key to its success.

Bob's Red Mill CEO Trey Winthrop said being employee-owned, with an ESOP, boosts employee engagemen…

Kelsey Vlamis   


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My medical condition makes it risky for me to work in an office. For now, I'm freelancing from home.

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which I treat by suppressing by immune system. Working fr…

Amanda Krebs   


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It's time to rethink what work-life balance really means

A work-life balance is generally thought of as the balance between time at work and personal time. …

Lindsay Dodgson   


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On-the-job training is broken. Companies are paying a steep price.

HR professionals, managers, and frontline employees all agree that the quality of on-the-job traini…

Emily Stewart   


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I was adopted into a white, middle-class family and never felt like I belonged. It impacted how I show up at work.

Christelle Pellecuer was born in Madagascar and adopted by a French family when she was 10. She sha…

Lauren Crosby Medlicott   


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I gave up my Big Tech salary and perks to bet on myself. Within 5 months, I made $100,000 in revenue.

Jean Kang spent a decade in Big Tech at dream companies like Meta, Pinterest, Intuit, and LinkedIn.…

Robin Madell   


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What Trump's win means for the consulting industry

Donald Trump's presidency could lead to a boost in demand for consulting services

Kelsey Vlamis,Lakshmi Varanasi   


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Instead of retiring, my wife and I bought a bed and breakfast. It gave us a new sense of purpose.

My wife and I bought a bed and breakfast instead of retiring. It's kept us engage and active in our…

Chris Andrews   


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My 3 years at Tesla were the best and worst of my life

Amanda Manley got a job at Tesla for $19 an hour and quickly became a die-hard employee, but she no…

Tess Martinelli   


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AI can create 2.7 million tech jobs by 2028 in India, study says

India's workforce is on the brink of a tech revolution, with 2.73 million new tech jobs projected b…

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I went back to work 6 weeks after having a baby. My husband had to turn his schedule upside down to support mine.

I started auditioning for jobs weeks after giving birth. My husband had to turn his schedule upside…

Liz Bolton   


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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   


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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