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I moved 1,800 miles and took a 20% pay cut to live near my parents. It's a high-cost area, but they get to see our kids.
Family moved from Texas to Massachusetts, accepting a pay cut and higher living costs, in exchange …
Jane Ridley
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My husband works abroad for 2 weeks each month while I watch the kids. The arrangement has strengthened our marriage.
A mom of two reveals the rewards and challenges of solo parenting and sustaining a strong marriage …
Jane Ridley
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I had $1 million in the bank at 36. When I turned 40, I vowed to pursue my passions instead of running a billion-dollar company.
George Appling went from being a CEO to pursuing his passions. At 40, he was determined to live his…
Kelly Burch
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My wife makes $500,000 a year, and I'm a stay-at-home dad. It's been difficult to fit in with the mom crowd.
Ken Mac decided to quit his engineering job when his wife had their third child. He now handles mos…
Robin Madell
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I can't ask my kids' grandparents for help with childcare. One set lives hours away, and the other is not in great health.
Victoria Thorsen says one set of grandparents lives hours away and the other is not in great health…
Jane Ridley
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An au pair for wealthy families shares the highs and lows of the unpredictable job
Angel Hutchinson worked for two families in New Jersey who made her feel unwelcome before she was p…
Mark Ellwood
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I turned down a teaching position and became the school lunch lady instead. I love it.
A substitute teacher was nervous about accepting a job as a lunch lady, thinking it was beneath her…
Jane Ridley
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I sacrificed my honeymoon and almost cut my maternity leave short for work. I've learned to prioritize my family and set boundaries.
Kari Shafenberg worked long hours to prove herself and try to avoid layoffs. After having a baby, s…
Ella Hopkins
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I'm 57 and reentering the workforce. I refuse to do work I find boring.
At 57, I learned that I can only do jobs that I'm passionate about now. When I was younger, I would…
Jennifer Cannon
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I quit my high-paying finance job to start a bakery. I wanted more time with my kids.
Carrie Morey quit a stressful job in investment banking to establish a successful biscuit business …
Jane Ridley
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My 16-year-old got her first job at a restaurant. Having a paycheck helped her understand the value of money.
My 16-year-old daughter worked at a restaurant during the summer. She is now more frugal and values…
Beth Shea
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I worked at Morgan Stanley, Amazon, and Slack before realizing I wasn't fulfilled. Motherhood changed my priorities.
Hera Wentong Li worked as a software engineer at Morgan Stanley, Amazon, and Slack before realizing…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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If gentle parenting doesn't work for you, try structured parenting instead. As a mom and educator, I think it's better for kids and parents.
Pam Allyn is an educator and parenting researcher. She says gentle parenting has become unrealistic…
Kelly Burch
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My boyfriend and I moved in with my mom so I could pursue my dream career. We don't pay rent, and our routine works for us.
I wanted to pursue my dream career, so my boyfriend and I moved from London to Canada to live with …
Gemma Lewis
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I had panic attacks at work and would throw up after stressful meetings. I quit after realizing I hadn't been happy for my entire career.
Rachel Stolba said she has never felt happy during her career, so she's leaving her lucrative job a…
Elle Hardy
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I retrained as a plumber after being laid off from my media job and becoming a mom. I love the flexibility.
R.J. Fenton, 40, opted to reskill as a plumber after she became a single mom during the pandemic.
Alexandra Bacon
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As a single mom, having 3 kids makes it hard to get work done. I wouldn't trade them for all the productivity in the world.
I'm a single mom of three kids, and it's difficult to carve out time for my work. But when I'm frus…
Allison Langer
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I've stopped making friends at work
Friendships are harder to make online, and none of my recent work relationships have managed to cro…
Alexandra Karplus
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My mom is my coworker. I get to see her more, but we keep it professional in the office.
Greg Bockman and his mom Kathryn both work in the same office. They see each other more often becau…
Kelly Burch
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I'm a stay-at-home mom, raising 3 kids while also working part-time. I wake up at 3 a.m. to get everything done.
A stay-at-home mom juggles raising her three kids while working part time. She tries to get her wor…