I'm not paying for my kids' college tuition unless they want to be doctors or lawyers. Money isn't the issue — the ROI has to be worth it.

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Bobby Kittleberger and his wife.

Bobby Kittleberger

Inside the stressful culture at the Gates Foundation and what it was like to work with Bill and Melinda Gates, according to former employees

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Every year, Bill Gates — and, until she left, Melinda French Gates — would hold multiple meetings with executives of the Gates Foundation to approve plans and budgets, and review strategies.

I quit my job and moved in with my aunt. I make a third of my old salary, but I have peace and can save for retirement.

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Ashley Couto quit a 6-figure job and gave up her dream apartment. She moved in with her aunt to save money and has better work-life balance.

Kayla Mendez

I'm a 53-year-old medical student pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor. I'm more financially and mentally stable than ever before.

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Jennifer Reinmuth-Birch says that going to medical school in her 50s is full of advantages.

Jennifer Reinmuth-Birch

I got laid off at 65 and couldn't afford my Bay Area mortgage. Now, I work for myself while traveling the world.

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Tony Woodall in Munich.

Tony Woodall

I took a job in New Zealand after my life turned upside down. I love it here, but it's not sustainable.

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Camille Fahrnbauer said she needed multiple days to recover from a nursing shift in the U.S.

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I quit corporate and turned my side hustle into a 6-figure dream career — here's how

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Jason Nelson.

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I walked away from a dream six-figure UX job where I felt disrespected. Now I freelance and have no regrets.

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Eleni Trapp is a 26-year-old UX designer from Florida who switched to freelancing.

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I quadrupled my Big Tech salary by changing jobs 8 times. I learned how to negotiate pay and when to walk away.

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Jean Kang is a former senior program manager.

Jean Kang

I was financially dependent on my ex-husband. Post-divorce, I taught myself about money and built a 6-figure business.

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Beth Keeton.

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