I work from a cruise ship for 3 months a year. Here's how I stay productive at sea.

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Walter Biscardi on the Oceania Sirena in December 2023.

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PIPs do more harm than good. In my 30-year HR career, here's the best alternative I've seen.

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Even if an employee successfully completes a performance-improvement plan, the underlying tension and strain on the relationship often persist.

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I was put on a PIP at a top tech company. It was a much-needed kick in the butt and I was determined to overcome it.

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A performance improvement plan can be an opportunity for growth — or the end of your time at a company.

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My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has helped my career.

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Taylor J. Swift said he has to work to get people to take him seriously in his political job but he likes his name.

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I'm a New York real-estate agent who's not worried about losing guaranteed commission. Here's what I'm doing to replace those funds.

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I test-drive dozens of cars every year for work and I won't buy an EV yet — I'm happy with my hybrid

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A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid.

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A 33-year-old man turned a Japanese farmhouse into a mountainside Airbnb retreat for $25,000 — here's how he did it

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Xian Jie Lee runs an Airbnb business in rural Japan.

Xian Jie Lee

I got a job and immediately knew it wasn't a good fit. I quit in less than a year to take care of my mental health.

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Basant Shenouda said her toxic job taught her what to look for in a career and company.

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I went from a Big Tech job to folding clothes at a retail store. My new role gave me confidence and joy when I needed it the most.

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I make more than $5,500 a month using an app to pick up restaurant shifts. Here's how I use it to make the most money.

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Kai Cowan has been using the FrontHouz app since 2023.

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