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Ina Garten gave up a job at the White House to become an entrepreneur — without business experience. Here's what the risky move taught her.
When Ina Garten gave up her White House job to run a store called Barefoot Contessa, she had never …
Anneta Konstantinides
5 mins read
A millennial couple details how they went from $150,000 in debt to a net worth of $1.5 million in a decade without elite jobs or risky investments
Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez grew his net worth through investing heavily in retirement accounts, buying…
Noah Sheidlower
3 mins read
Afraid to negotiate the salary on your new job offer? Research says it’s not as risky as you think—here’s why
The study has found that having a job offer rescinded due to negotiation is far less common than mo…
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Funding 'John Wick' kick-started Eva Longoria's investing career. Now, it's her day job.
Eva Longoria got her start as an actor. But after investing $6 million to save "John Wick," she's b…
Jason Guerrasio
3 mins read
I'm an Uber and Lyft driver who's worried Tesla's robotaxis will take ride-hailing jobs
Uber and Lyft driver Tristan Thomas said he's worried Tesla's robotaxis will threaten driver jobs, …
Jyoti Mann
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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
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The risky allure of WiFi Money: private jets, sports cars, and ruined investors
A motley crew of Instagram-obsessed, hustle-culture influencers made millions. In their wake, they …
Rob Price
4 mins read
I traveled to Turkey for a nose job. It caused a powerful transformation in my confidence and career.
When Elif Köse finally overcame her fears and got a nose job, she said it transformed her confidenc…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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My dream job at Google came with a great salary and perks but a nightmare 4-hour commute. It was totally worth it.
Mike Manalac left everything behind in Baltimore and moved to San Francisco to secure a job at Goog…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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I was a commando who trained with Navy SEALs. Dealing with risky situations helped me navigate the corporate jungle.
Kwong Weng Yap, 46, was a commando with the Singapore Armed Forces. He left the army after 13 years…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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A laid-off baby boomer got frustrated with the job hunt so he started his own business. He explains why age is an asset for entrepreneurs.
Joseph Loria, 61, launched his business after losing his job last year. Now he's his own boss and h…
John Towfighi
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3 double dippers who work multiple full-time jobs share what they sacrifice for the sake of higher earnings
Three people who work multiple jobs share the pros and cons of double dipping. One person gave up …
Tess Martinelli
4 mins read
A Gen Xer who makes $150,000 secretly working multiple remote jobs says 100-hour weeks are worth it to ensure his family is financially secure
A Gen Xer shares how making six figures secretly working multiple remote jobs has helped him feel f…
Jacob Zinkula
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I got my dream job at Apple on my fourth attempt. Here's why I left the 6-figure job after only 2 years.
A software engineer landed his job at Apple by showcasing his side hustles – then left to pur…
Ella Hopkins
2 mins read
It might be better to quit than stay at that job you hate
Almost three in five workers said their top professional regret is staying too long at a job, accor…
Lakshmi Varanasi
6 mins read
I quit my day job at 29 by investing in real estate. I'm now a stay-at-home dad building generational wealth for my kids.
At 30, Matt Krueger is a stay-at-home dad thanks to his real estate investments. He first started h…
Charissa Cheong
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I was over-employed and worked other jobs on top of my full-time one. To achieve the American dream, you have to beat the system.
Kendall McGill, an overemployed millennial project manager, often "double dips," picking up extra w…
Isabelle Aron
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Amazon, Meta, and other tech giants are cutting middle management to be more efficient. It's a risky move that could backfire.
As Meta, Amazon, Salesforce and other tech firms prioritize efficiency, they're cutting out middle …
Paayal Zaveri
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I've worked as a data analyst at companies like Amazon for 20 years. Using ChatGPT for data analytics is a risky move AI can't do the work we do.
Brandon Southern says that he is worried that leaders don't understand the 'disastrous' implication…
Brandon Southern
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I'm a former Google recruiter. The smartest job candidates always did these 5 things to stand out.
To prepare for a job interview, an ex-Google recruiter says people should prepare career anecdotes …