I was a female Secret Service agent. Women can do the job just as well as men.

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Mary Beth Wilkas Janke was one of less than 200 female Secret Service agents in the early 1990s.

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I helped my aging dad get a job at the hospital I work at. I'm so proud and love being his coworker.

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Grace Ryu often takes selfies with her dad when they pass each other at work in the same hospital.

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I've been a recruiter for the corporate elite for 25 years. These 10 mistakes can cost even the most brilliant candidate their dream job.

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Corporate recruiter, Deepali Vyas says the difference between executives landing their dream job or being rejected often comes down to the smallest details.

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I dropped out of college with $25,000 in loans and did a tech apprenticeship instead. I have a great job now, but I wish I left sooner.

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Janika Cook.

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Dating in Silicon Valley is hard. I want to be married and have kids, but Big Tech is holding me back.

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A manager at a FAANG company says he's gotten more attention since he started working in Big Tech.

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I was laid off unexpectedly with a baby at home. As a single parent, I was devastated, but it was a blessing in disguise.

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Angelica Miller said she used the layoff as an opportunity to rest and spend some time with family.

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I quit Merrill Lynch to start my own business. Leaving a 7-figure income and cushy corporate perks was hard, but I don't regret it.

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Chad Willardson.

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I left Texas and moved to Spain. Living here has shown me a different way to exist — and I can't imagine going back.

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Jeronimo Noriega has been living in Spain for 14 months.

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I'm an HR professional with 10 years of experience, and I would never do these 3 things at work

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Valerie Rodriguez suggests hanging out at company functions for only an hour or two.

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I drove the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE. It's fun to drive and has luxurious features, but it's not worth buying new.

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The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE.

Jules Rogers

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