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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 often complained about how lazy the younger generation is. I struggled to connect with…
Anna Wenner
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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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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
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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
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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…
Dalia Goldberg
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Conan O'Brien says he got burned out while working at SNL: 'I regret being so intense about that job'
"I was way too intense, and I think I robbed myself of some fun that I could have had," said O'Brie…
Erin Liam
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I'm a lawyer who became a stay-at-home dad when my first child was born. It's the right choice for my family.
When Chris Gaffney and his wife, Jenny, had a baby on the way, they crunched the numbers and realiz…
Elle Hardy
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I quit my job at a Fortune 500 company to embrace 'Brat summer.' My friends were concerned.
Jordan Page quit his job after listening to Charli XCX's "Brat". He said the album inspired him lea…
Jordan Page
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I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.
I was unemployed and struggled to get my résumé into the right hands. I started going to casinos an…
Adam Sheinman
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Dropbox's CEO explains why the company adopted Jeff Bezos' 'memo-first' meeting culture from Amazon
Jeff Bezos banned PowerPoints from Amazon exec meetings, asking instead for a memo that everyone re…
Sarah Jackson
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Why Sam Altman doesn't think AI will replace writers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that while AI can be used as a great tool for writers, he does not see i…
Jaures Yip
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My dad sacrificed everything to retire early — only to die before he could enjoy it. I'll never recommend early retirement to anyone.
Rebekah Sanderlin's dad lived an frugal life in order to retire early, but died of cancer at 58 yea…
Rebekah Sanderlin
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I landed a 6-figure government job after leaving the military. It's high-stress and comes with many challenges — here's how I manage it.
Ebony Grey earns six figures working for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Here's…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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AI is coming for coders — the very people who created it — but not quite yet
AI's impact on software engineering jobs has created anxiety. But by shifting their focus to other …
Tim Paradis
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When the wage gap between me and my husband grew, I quit my job to work part-time. I realized my non-monetary contributions have value, too.
When my husband started making 3 times more than I did, I worried I wasn't contributing enough to o…
Amanda Garland
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I'm Gen X and not ready to retire. At 51, my career is just now starting.
I was a single mom of four and we struggled financially. Now, when all my friends are starting to t…
Jennifer McGuire
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Résumé gaps don't have to kill your job search — here's what to say about them
A gap in your work history can be unnerving, but often it's best to list a reason for the disruptio…
Tim Paradis
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I moved in with my aunt after quitting my COO job and giving up my dream apartment. My peace is worth more to me than money.
Ashley Couto quit her multiple-six-figure job and gave up her dream Montreal apartment. Now she wor…
Ashley Couto
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I'm almost 30, but I was doing better financially at age 21. I made the best career move for my health, and I'm not ashamed.
At almost 30 I'm less financially stable than I was when I was 21 and finishing college. My dad ask…
Tiernan Cannon
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I've been laid off 6 times, but being let go at 54 was different. I've been unemployed for a year.
A woman in her 50s can't find another job after she was laid off for the sixth time in a decade.