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I was poached and then laid off 60 days later. I was embarrassed to talk about it, but doing so helped me get my next job.
The layoff was a shock because the company had put in so much effort to poach me, make an attractiv…
Shubhangi Goel
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I left the army for a job in tech. These military tactics and skills make me a better leader.
Sven Neu made a mid-life career change from the military to tech. These are the skills and tactics …
Polly Thompson
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Unlimited vacation is a high-stakes gamble
Unlimited vacation is the ultimate test in judgment for employees. Some workers have figured out ho…
Kari McMahon
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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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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 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 got laid off at 65 and couldn't afford my Bay Area mortgage. Now, I work for myself while traveling the world.
After getting laid off by First Republic Bank in June 2023, Tony Woodall started renting out his ho…
Tony Woodall
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I was financially dependent on my ex-husband. Post-divorce, I taught myself about money and built a 6-figure business.
Beth Keeton meet her husband at 18 and was divorced by 24. She says the embarrassment of not knowin…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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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.
Ella Hopkins
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I balance working hard to reach my financial goals and spending time with my son. I never want him to feel neglected.
Now that I have a higher salary, I can work 40-50 hours a week instead of 60 and still be financial…
Chris Boutté
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I've applied for 493 jobs since I got laid off a year ago. Getting a remote job has become so hard.
Trevon Gripper never thought he'd get rejected from almost 500 jobs. He's now relocating to Seattle…
Thibault Spirlet
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Job interviews are about to get a whole lot more stressful
Quarterbacks take this test to get into the NFL. You might have to take it to get your next job.
Scott Nover
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A millennial who switched from working on oil rigs to wind turbines says he's been promoted faster in renewable energy
Shaun Mitchell advanced from a wind technician to a supervisor within a few years after leaving the…
Catherine Boudreau
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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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I quit bartending and doubled my income when I got into marketing. My only regret is not leaving the service industry sooner.
Brittany Betts started working at Twin Peaks to pay her way through college. She quit in 2021 and q…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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Gig Economy and Freelancing
Gig Economy and Freelancing
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I was laid off 3 times and now I can't even get a temporary 'bridge job' as a barista. I've lost faith in the job market.
A 34-year-old who was laid off in November 2023 always thought she could fall back on a "bridge job…
Jane Zhang
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I'm horrible at job interviews, so I asked an expert for advice before a big opportunity. Her tips helped me land the job.
Melissa Petro worked for herself for years after developing interview anxiety. When a big job oppor…