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I work from a cruise ship for 3 months a year. Here's how I stay productive at sea.
Walter Biscardi works remotely from a cruise ship as often as he can. He pays for...
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I was put on a PIP at a top tech company. I saw the warning signs but it was still traumatic — here's how I bounced back.
A former program manager who was placed on a PIP at a top tech company says...
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I make more than $5,500 a month using an app to pick up restaurant shifts. Here's how I use it to make the most money.
A waitress in Atlanta uses the app FrontHouz to pick up shifts at bars and restaurants...
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I went from making $15K to nearly $700K over my career at Oracle, Apple, and Meta. Here's how I increased my total compensation.
A 32-year-old software engineer shares how he went from making $15,000 as a fresh grad to...
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I commute every week from New York City to Ann Arbor for work. I have to pay my own way and thought it was a crazy idea at first — now I love it.
A professor flies between NYC and Michigan for work weekly and says supercommuting can be tiring...
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6 of the biggest mistakes to avoid during job interviews, from a hiring manager
Some job-interview mistakes to avoid include being unprepared, not mentioning metrics, and not asking the right...
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I interned at JPMorgan and then moved up the ranks. Here's how I nailed the interview and landed my full-time offer.
A former JPMorgan employee says it's important to demonstrate in your interview that you researched the...
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I earn 6 figures working just 10 hours a week. Here's how I rate my 8 income streams based on difficulty and earning potential.
Grace Ryu quit her tech job to pursue her multiple side hustles. Now she earns over...
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I turned down a dream job because it required me to be in the office. Losing my work-from-home flexibility wasn't worth it.
I rejected my dream job offer, a full-time, in-office position with better pay and benefits. Losing...
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3 pieces of information you should never share in a job interview and what to say instead, from a recruiting manager.
A recruiter shares her tips for what job seekers should avoid discussing in interviews, in order...
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How long is too long at one job? How short is too short? Microsoft's ex-VP of HR explains.
Should you be job-hopping or loyal to a company? An ex-Microsoft HR VP explains how recruiters...
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I pay down my $8K credit card debt through my Instacart side hustle. The job is worth it if you know which orders to accept.
This Instacart driver pays $100 toward her credit card debt each week and says it's a...
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My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has been helpful, especially at work.
Taylor J. Swift, who works in politics, said his name has helped his career. Though he's...
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Being a barista with a college degree makes me feel insecure, but I love it. I'm not sure I even want a 'real' job anymore.
I'm a barista, but my degree is in journalism. I couldn't get a 'real' full-time job...
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I quit my job as a lawyer after 14 years to become a matchmaker. Law was a dark world to live in, and I'm forever glad I switched careers.
An attorney quit her job after 14 years to become a matchmaker. She's glad she made...
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Why don't many executives take pay cuts to avoid layoffs? An ex-Microsoft HR VP explains.
Amid layoffs, employees often ask why executives don't take pay cuts instead. An ex-Microsoft HR VP...
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I'm a 26-year-old HENRY. I'm in the top 1% of earners and a homeowner — I won't be happy until I'm completely financially free.
Ben Ruan is a HENRY: High-earner, not rich yet. He is a data analyst living in...
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My husband was willing to sacrifice his career to be a stay-at-home parent but I wasn't. Here are the best and worst parts of our arrangement.
This mom of four is the breadwinner and her husband is a stay-at-home dad, but she...
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An estate manager for the wealthy shares some of the outlandish and intimate requests she's received from clients
Emily Webb-Doskow is an estate manager for the properties of the wealthy and takes special requests,...
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I quit my lawyer job to be a full-time travel blogger after a gap year. I love this life, but there are some downsides.
A former lawyer took a break from her job over 13 years ago and never went...