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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.
Ella Hopkins
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I'm a ghostwriter for big names in business and Hollywood. The interview process is emotional, but I know what makes a great story.
Loren Stephens charges up to $150,000 to ghostwrite memoirs for celebrities, business leaders, and …
Elle Hardy
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Hey job seekers hiring managers are onto your ChatGPT-written applications
If you're using ChatGPT to get a leg up on job applications, treat it as an editor — not a wr…
Jaures Yip
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Why the interview process is more annoying than ever
The employment market has swung back in favor of employers. That's making it harder for applicants,…
Tim Paradis
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I'm a remote worker who moved to Chicago. Social media helped me make friends, but it's hard to meet people during the city's freezing winters.
Aley Clark relocated from South Carolina to Chicago. When winter rolls round, it's hard to socializ…
Grace Dean
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As an English teacher and writer, I've struggled with my son's apathy toward reading. Here's how I've gotten him interested.
I'm an English teacher, and my son is uninterested in reading. But I haven't given up. I buy books …
Ashley Archambault
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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
4 mins read
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…
Melissa Petro
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I quit my career to live off my savings but lost everything in a financial crisis. I'm struggling to get back on my feet.
The author quit his career in accounting and put all his savings in a bank in Lebanon. But a financ…
J.D. Harlock
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Gen Z Anthropic worker fears AI may replace her job within 3 years
Avital Balwit argued that her job and many others are heading for obsolescence, and those who ignor…
Beatrice Nolan
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I am self-employed. I have no idea when I will be able to retire.
I want to retire to be able to pursue my passions. But I also love my job and delaying my retiremen…
Ilene V. Smith
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I finally earned my dream job in the C-suite, but my relationships suffered
In this excerpt from Jennifer Romolini's book "Ambition Monster: A Memoir," she describes the ways …