Being likable can matter more than being good at your job

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Being good at your job still matters — but the importance of being likable can be underestimated.

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I was scared when I quit my $700k job — but taking the risk taught me an important lesson about money and happiness

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Gengelbahc quit his job at Verily in mid-2024

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The Thanksgiving conversation startup founders dread: explaining their job

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The new reality of study abroad: Higher costs, more politics, fewer Aperol spritzes

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Holiday shopping season: Spending tips, gift ideas, and retail trends

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The holiday season doesn't have to be stressful. With a little planning, it can be a season of joy, giving, and smart saving.

Abercrombie & Fitch, Walmart, Nike, and other major brands that say Trump's tariffs are pushing them to raise prices

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Some companies are preparing to raise prices in response to President-elect Donald Trump's tariff proposals.

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An AI startup's viral LinkedIn story and the 'fake it till you make it' approach

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Two AI startup founders who started Fireflies.ai said that they initially pretended to be AI to validate their product idea.

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Why Pinterest's CEO is betting the company's future on search

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OpenAI's legal woes are piling up. Here are the toughest battles facing Sam Altman and ChatGPT.

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Millennials are richer than their boomer parents. Here's why they love to complain anyway.

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