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Katrina Donham and her husband visited the High Line on a trip to New York City without the kids.
  • My husband and I just went on our first vacation without our kids.
  • We left them with my mother-in-law and headed to NYC, where we used to live.
  • We reminisced about past chapters of our lives, and talked about what's coming next, too.

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  • Entry-level roles sometimes require years of experience, frustrating job seekers like Mihir Goyenka.
  • In fields like tech, a surplus of experienced workers is a big hindrance for those starting out.
  • There are opportunities, but students often overlook them for prestige companies.

If Mihir Goyenka had as much experience working as he does applying to jobs, he might be nearing retirement.

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The author says she wants her daughters to know how important her friends are to her.
  • I met some of my closest friends living in Sydney, and most of us live scattered around the US now.
  • Each year, I prioritize taking two to four trips with them, about the same as I take with my family.
  • It shows my daughters what real friendships look like, and I get a break.

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An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day on July 11, 2023 in the East Village of New York City. Amazon holds the annual two-day event, where it offers shopping deals to Prime customers, in the middle of the summer. Amazon Prime Day has brought an estimated 10 billion dollars to the company in each of the last 3 years, as customers look to take advantage of discounts and quick shipping. (Photo by )
An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day.
  • Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days include some non-traditional holiday offers, such as chainsaws.
  • It shows how Amazon is expanding holiday sales — and trying to get Prime members to buy more.
  • Other retailers, from Walmart to Lowe's, are also getting on the October sales bandwagon this year.

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Sean Tetpon has applied for over 1,000 jobs over the past year, though he's staying optimistic.
  • Sean Tetpon, 55, has applied for over 1,000 jobs in the past year without success.
  • Tetpon, a former communications manager, was laid off in 2019 and again in 2023.
  • He suspects ageism and intense competition in corporate communications are factors.

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Job seekers should leave out their photo and references on their résumé, experts told Business Insider.
  • Business Insider asked experts about what job seekers do and don't need to have on a résumé.
  • You should include the length of your roles and ensure key information is easy to find on your résumé.
  • A photo, your age, and religion are some of the things you can skip on your résumé.

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Allison Kimsey moved to Indonesia for a job offer.
  • I've always had a problem with impulse-buying and have never been able to declutter.
  • Then, I received a job offer in Indonesia, 9,000 miles away from where I lived.
  • I sold most of my stuff and moved there with only eight suitcases.

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College graduates have more friends than people without degrees, according to a Survey Center on American Life survey.
  • College graduates have stronger social lives than non-college-educated Americans, a survey found.
  • College can foster connections and offer financial benefits that can boost one's social life.
  • There are fewer paths to friendship today for some non

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The best Windows laptops run an impressive gamut, from Qualcomm-powered workhorses that refuse to die to dual-display stunners and subtle gaming stations. (Some of them, dare we say, will tempt even the most devoted Apple Macbook disciples.) Users who need a new laptop for everyday productivity, creativity, or entertainment have no shortage of options. And that's for better or worse.

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