I quit my job because of an RTO mandate. I never want to work in an office again.

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Jennifer Oliva runs was a television producer for 25 years.

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My dream job at Google came with a great salary and perks but a nightmare 4-hour commute. It was totally worth it.

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Mike Manalac is an accounting manager at Google.

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I'm happy I got laid off from Deloitte. The physical and mental toll wasn't worth the paycheck.

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Cierra Desmaratti says she felt unsafe to open up to colleagues about her feelings of burnout.

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I took a 6-month sabbatical after working for 10 years. I dreaded going back to work but returned as a better employee.

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Jon Schubin.

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I became a stay-at-home dad so my wife could work. I'll never be able to nurture our kids quite like her but I love it.

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Clayton Keller says he was nervous to tell people about becoming a stay-at-home dad.

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Feeling stuck at a job you hate? Here are 4 ways to unstick your career.

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4 lessons on how to handle being interrupted that we can learn from Kamala Harris

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Selena Rezvani says Vice President Kamala Harris is a master of the "broken record technique."

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3 small mistakes that can get you into big trouble at work, from an HR professional

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Leigh Henderson.

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I refuse to marry my long-term partner. A divorce taught me marriage is nothing more than a business transaction.

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Jeannie Assimos has been married once but won't marry again.

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I moved back in with my parents at 25. I'm happier and have better mental health.

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