I sent hundreds of cold emails to find a US VC firm that would hire me as an immigrant. I'm glad I ended up at a small company.
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When I graduated from NYU, I thought I'd easily land a job. Instead, I've had 6 unpaid internships, and my father financially supports me.
I thought two degrees from New York University would land me a job after college. I'm still unemployed, and my father supports my life in Manhattan.
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I had my daughter at 19 and needed to go on welfare. Now, we run a million-dollar business together.
Traci Szemkus had her daughter when she was 19. She went on welfare, including food stamps. In 2024 her business with her daughter broke $1 million.
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I've negotiated up to $30,000 more than I was offered in each new job using the 'door-in-the-face' technique. Here's how it works.
When TJ Patel, a software engineer, gets a new job offer, he aims high and asks for a salary number he knows the company is not willing to pay.
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Vintage photos show what commuting to work looked like 100 years ago
In the 1920s, workers in major US cities commuted via buses, subways, ferries, streetcars, and automobiles.
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How graduates can get creative to land a climate tech job in Trump 2.0
Six founders, VCs, recruiters, and graduates shared their top tips for landing jobs in the climate and clean energy sectors.
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I'm a Brit with American clients. The more time I spend in the US, the more I realize how different British people are.
A British ghostwriter who works with US clients found the American approach to work vastly different from the values he was raised with in the UK.
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I quit my Big 4 accounting career to fry chicken. Working in corporate is like being stuck in the matrix — I'll never go back.
After an accounting career at Deloitte, EY, Microsoft, and PWC, Henry Lee quit corporate and opened a Bonchon fried chicken franchise in Colorado.
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College students are running out of job prospects — and the situation may only get worse
College students are facing a career apocalypse. To make matters worse, the outlook is likely to get even more dismal in the months ahead.
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I left a high-paying job in law to take care of my kids. It allowed me to be there when they needed me.
My husband and I both had intense careers. When we started a family I left mine to have more flexibility. It allowed me to give my kids new experiences.
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I quit Meta, launched my first startup, and sold it. It was a tough experience — here are 3 things that held me back.
A software engineer left Meta to form a startup with his coworker. He shared how they sold three ideas and overcame their biggest struggles.
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Gen Z is facing a career apocalypse
Between tech layoffs and DOGE cuts, college students are running out of job prospects — and it could haunt them for years to come
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I started a nonprofit to fight ALS after my husband's death. Here's how tech and AI can help us find a cure.
After her husband passed away from ALS, Indu Navar started an organization that uses AI to study ALS and other neurological diseases.
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Meet a millennial who quit her tech job, temporarily moved to Paris, and started a baking business in NYC
Hali Mo talked to Business Insider about what it's like to run a baking business from her apartment. It's way different than the job she quit.
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A woman who retired at 50 found it overrated, so she returned to work full-time running a cat grooming business
Susan Cesarini retired at 50 but unretired during the pandemic after losing her sense of purpose, opening a cat grooming business.
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Switching jobs used to mean higher pay raises. Not anymore.
People who swicth jobs saw their wage growth fall to 4.2%, below job stayers', as the Great Resignation's end weakens bargaining power.
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I'm a federal worker who returned to the office. The process felt rushed, and the people I work with aren't even there.
A formerly remote federal worker had to report to an office they'd never heard of that has a trickier commute. They said it felt illogical and cruel.
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Looking for an internship? This company says it'll pay $25 an hour to a 'dog breath sniffer'
A marketing internship in New York City is drawing applicants with its unusual title and boundless promise for growth for a dogged worker.
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I was a mailman for 31 years before retiring. I now deliver flowers part time and have yet to use any retirement savings.
John Moore delivered mail for the post office for 31 years before retiring. He now delivers flowers part time and has avoided using his savings.
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If you get laid off, here's what you can do besides hunt for a job
Job seekers can boost their abilities around tech like AI and might also find purpose and structure by volunteering.
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A remote town is looking for a doctor. They're offering $428,000, free rent, and a car allowance.
An isolated Australian town is offering a lucrative salary of up to $428,000, free rent, and car allowance to attract a doctor to live in the Outback.
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I'm a lawyer who helps workers transition into retirement. Here are 7 steps to take if you've been pushed out of a job you loved.
Many federal employees and others are now needing to think about retiring earlier than expected. These seven steps can help make the transition easier.
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I'm Poppi's cofounder and chief brand officer. I love chaos and never take a lunch break — here's what a day in my life looks like.
Allison Ellsworth relaunched her prebiotic soda brand as Poppi in March 2020. PepsiCo announced it will acquire Poppi for $1.95 billion this month.
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A millennial making $280,000 secretly working 2 remote jobs says it's important to get in a rhythm: 'Burnout is real'
Two jobs help this millennial support his partner, contribute to his parents' mortgage, and assist his niece and nephew with their college tuition.
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PwC launches a new platform to help AI agents work together
PwC unveils "agent OS" to integrate agents across platforms.
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I worked at Chick-fil-A after college because I couldn't find a full-time job. It was frustrating, but I had time to figure out my career path.
I thought it would be easy to find a full-time job once I graduated college. In 2011, the job market was still recovering, so I took a fast-food job.
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I came to the US as a refugee when I was 11. Now I own a multimillion-dollar business.
Orhan Veli moved to the US when he was 11 as a refugee. Now he owns a chain which made $12 million in revenue in 2024. He is now helping other refugees.
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I'm a recruiter who landed a job with Apple after being headhunted on LinkedIn. Here are my 4 tips for optimizing your profile.
Theresa Park wasn't looking for a role when a senior Apple recruiter messaged her on LinkedIn. Optimizing her profile helped her secure a job.
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Instagram's cofounder explains why he thinks people in their 20s have a unique advantage
Mike Krieger said he thinks those in their early 20s are uniquely positioned to tap into younger audiences, while still having the means to execute.
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The Signal debacle is a lesson on what not to do when you royally mess up at work
The dustup over US government leaders' use of Signal offers a real-time lesson in accountability at work. The short answer: If you screw up, own it.
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I was blindsided by my tech layoff after a decade in the industry. These 3 lessons helped me bounce back.
Lorraine K. Lee had avoided tech layoffs for a decade when she received a calendar invite in November 2022 that she didn't have a good feeling about.
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2 recruiters have a message for frustrated job seekers: It's not your fault
One recruiter said a job opening got 700 applications within a few days, and the company wasn't able to interview all the qualified candidates.
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Looking for a job in a recession? Here's the advice this career coach gives her clients.
Career coach Marnie Lemonik recommends her clients take these steps to maximize their job security in a recession.
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I moved to Japan 3 years ago for a corporate job. The country's work culture and office quirks still surprise me.
I moved from Europe to Japan for a corporate job. Working here has been filled with surprises about quitting culture, happy hours, and technology.
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College students are using AI, but they're conflicted about it
Conversations with over a dozen college students across the US revealed fears of developing an over-reliance on AI.
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Having kids changed the way I approach work. I apologize less and have hard stops that are nonnegotiable.
Becoming a mom made me realize I needed to change my approach to work. I now overcommunicate my needs and have clear boundaries.
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I changed my work habits to improve my marriage, and it increased my profits to over $190,000. Here are the 3 pivots I made.
An entrepreneur named Liane Agbi adjusted three work habits to improve her relationship with her spouse, and it grew her productivity and sales.
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As a busy mom, I started an online T-shirt business expecting to make passive income. I lasted only 3 months.
Making passive income selling T-shirts online wasn't as simple as social media posts said it would be. Instead, I was constantly stressed out.
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Why an 89-year-old who retired just 2 years ago wishes he was still working
Richard Maas, 89, worked with cars for five decades and ran a company into his 80s. After retiring two years ago, he wants to return to work.
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I'm a former Google exec who's manipulated people to get what I want. When done right, it's an essential career skill.
What's so bad about getting people to do what you want? A former Google executive shares why manipulation — and doing it well — is an essential tool.
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What this Paul Weiss boss got wrong — and right — in his email to staff about the Trump deal
The head of law firm Paul Weiss sent a lengthy email to staffers defending the firm's negotiated deal with President Trump. It's not clear it worked.
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Cisco exec explains why she thinks 'learn to code' is still good advice
Cisco exec Liz Centoni said coding can help train the way you think and prepare you to solve the tech industry's everyday problems.
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Andy Jassy just shared 5 career tips for Amazon staff who want to get ahead at work. Check it out.
Jassy said he tried different fields like sportscasting, product management, and investment banking before he joined Amazon.
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Remote contract workers share their red flags for sorting through scams
Experts say that by slowing down and staying skeptical, you can better spot the signs that someone's trying to trick you.
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I'm a superyacht nanny. Parents take me all over the world with them to keep their kids happy.
Ella Peters joins ultrawealthy families on superyachts through Cannes, Nice, St. Tropez, and Sardinia. The charters can cost $500,000 a week.
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Musk, Bezos, and Zuck are going full alpha male. America's girlbosses are fed up.
As alpha male energy takes over the workplace, women are leaning out.
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I retired early from my demanding job at 55. Now that I'm 86, I attribute my successful retirement to a few key decisions.
Frank Noble retired early at 55 and is now 86. Decades later, he attributes his long and successful retirement to financial stability and hobbies.
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It may seem like I'm unsuccessful because I'm a barista, but I love the job. It pays my bills, and I get to explore my passions.
I couldn't make ends meet when I tried to become a freelancer. I thought I failed when I had to be a barista. But I just had to redefine success.
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An AI expert credits her Big Tech career success to 'The Secret.' These 3 lessons made the biggest impact.
Jigyasa Grover, who has experience at Meta, X, and Google as a machine learning engineer, says "The Secret" has helped her achieve her career goals.
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