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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I was fired from my new job after 3 days. It taught me that mental health is more important than earning money.

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Calli Nguyen planned to quit but was fired from her director role within three days of starting the job.

Jordan Hefler

I got divorced and lost my job at the height of my success. After moving back in with my mom, I regained my self-worth.

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Ayan Said.

Stacey Poterson

I quit my dream job at Goldman Sachs to care for my mother. I felt bad for myself but realized the simple things are what truly matter.

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Cassindy Chao (pictured above) says she chose family over money and she's richer because of it.

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I was fired from my accounting job and had to give up my apartment and sleep on my friend's floor. Now, I make $500,000 a year as a YouTuber.

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Quentin Latham.

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