I'm horrible at job interviews, so I asked an expert for advice before a big opportunity. Her tips helped me land the job.

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Melissa Petro.

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I doubled my income at Microsoft after starting my career in a factory. I only had enough money for 1 semester of school, but I was determined.

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Nandita Gupta.

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Have what it takes to become a data engineer? Here's what to consider, according to a Google engineering director.

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Daniel Rizea

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4 things to do as soon as layoff rumors hit the office, according to an HR professional with 20 years' worth of experience

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Leigh Henderson says she recommends that workers have a company exit strategy whether layoffs come to fruition or not.

Savina Mayfield

I'm still working at 79. I've never felt burned out and have no plans to retire.

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Richard Grove.

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Girlfriends pay me to conduct loyalty tests via Instagram DMs. It's a lucrative gig, and most boyfriends fail.

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Trinity Howard conducts loyalty tests through Lazo.

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Loyalty at work no longer pays — and it's employers who are to blame

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I've lived in LA, San Francisco, NYC, and Chicago. I thought moving to LA would be easy, but there are 5 things I hate about living here.

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Stevie Howell says LA has many positives, but she doesn't feel an urban buzz or excitement in the city.

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I quit my Big Tech dream job to work for myself. I loved the perks and the 6-figure salary, but the hustle culture wasn't worth it.

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Jean Kang.

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I moved from Paris to a house in New York with 15 roommates. The $2,000 a month rent is fair for what I get.

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Cohabs are shared houses in cities around the world.

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