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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 father lived frugally, saving money and working hard his entire life.
- He retired early at age 50 but lived in a "monastic frugality prison" before dying from cancer at 58.
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I've held leadership roles at Yahoo, Google, and Facebook. Taking a demotion is what set my career on the right path.
Jennifer Dulski spent years working in Big Tech before founding her own company. She attributes her…
Nora Redmond
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Welcome to a new era of work: The portfolio career
A portfolio career has pros and cons, but it might be ideal in the new, flexible work era.
Madison Hoff
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I'm an introvert who struggled to communicate at work. These 3 tips helped me.
The introverted writer worried she wasn't speaking up enough in important meetings. She learned tha…
Kelli Thompson
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College student insults woman on LinkedIn, she turns out to be his job interviewer later on
A college student faced unexpected circumstances after he insulted a woman on LinkedIn who later tu…
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Publicly praising your employees online when they succeed at something can boost overall performance in the office, study finds
Public praise on workplace chat apps can significantly boost productivity, especially for remote wo…
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I quit BlackRock after slogging my way to VP in 7 years. I have no regrets.
Jennifer Ong, 33, was a former vice president at BlackRock. She took an 80% pay cut when she left t…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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The 15 companies business students around the world most want to work for
Universum surveyed students from September 2023 to part of 2024, although the survey collection per…
Madison Hoff
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The 15 companies engineering students around the world most want to work for
"Airbus made a remarkable jump of 10 spots, bolstered by its appeal amidst the struggles of competi…
Madison Hoff
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Hybrid work boosts satisfaction and productivity and is here to stay, PwC says
The Big Four accounting firm spent 13 months surveying 20,000 workers for insights into transformin…
Lakshmi Varanasi
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The 15 companies tech students around the world most want to work for
Many tech students want to get hired at Google, Microsoft, and Apple based on how highly these thre…
Madison Hoff
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Bosses forcing RTO may regret it
McKinsey data shows flexible hybrid work setups can boost sales growth compared to a full RTO or re…
Tim Paradis
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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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Applying to jobs is tough, try doing it 2,200 times
Although unemployment is still relatively low, the job market is tough to crack. Take it from Kevin…
Dan DeFrancesco
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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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I hired a stylist to help me show up as my best self at work. It's an investment in my career that's 100% worth it.
As Sabina Hitchen's career grew, she had more opportunities to be in front of the camera. She pays …
Jamie Killin
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I'm a professional declutterer. Here's how to clean up your workspace so you can be more productive.
A professional declutterer recommends getting rid of unnecessary papers on your desk and setting as…
Julia Williamson
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An ex-Sony exec said laid-off employees should 'go to the beach for a year' or 'drive an Uber'
Ex-Sony president Chris Deering said recently laid-off PlayStation staff should take time off and w…
Lian Kit Wee
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I've applied to nearly 2,200 jobs and am ready to give up
Kevin Cash, a Navy veteran with five degrees, has applied to nearly 2,200 jobs since getting laid o…
Tim Paradis
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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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Meeting anxiety is a real thing. Here's how to beat the nerves, according to a career expert.
It's normal to feel anxious in meetings, but staying quiet may be holding back your career, accordi…
Lindsay Dodgson
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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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Indian employers most bullish globally on Oct-Dec quarter hiring: survey
Of nearly 3,150 employers across sectors and regions, the Net Employment Outlook in India is the st…