I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now — but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Tech Insider : Business
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Anna Noelle Rinke said she felt like she always had to say "yes" when she worked a corporate job.

Anna Noelle Rinke

I used a 'worry window' for 2 weeks. I was more productive, but I'd change 2 things for better, longer-lasting results.

Tech Insider : Business
A woman sits on a couch, holding a journal.
Health reporter Kim Schewitz tried using what's known as a "worry window" for two weeks.

Kim Schewitz

BCG consultant behind 'AI brain fry' study says she's 'pessimistic' humans can overcome it anytime soon

Tech Insider : Business
An egg frying in a pan
This is your brain on AI, according to new research.

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I worked a corporate job for 8.5 years. I quit over a text message.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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The author quit her corporate job after over eight years working there because of burnout.

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My daughters didn't need a martyr. They needed a mom.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel
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The author said TK

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I quit Bain after a 43-hour workday and now own an outdoor adventure business. Consulting prepared me for anything.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Sports
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Sunny Stroeer said her work as a consultant at Bain prepared her for her career in the outdoors.

Sunny Stroeer

Whimsy is the word of the moment. So, I added more of it to my life. Here's what happened.

Tech Insider : Business
Samantha G. Pettyjohn
Business Insider reporter Samantha Pettyjohn embraced whimsy to kick off 2026.

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The '996' work culture taking over Silicon Valley is coming at a 'human expense,' these AI researchers say

Tech Insider : Technology, Business, Environment
Frustrated woman working on a computer
996 culture is gaining traction among AI workers in Silicon Valley.

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3 simple changes freed up 2 hours of my day. I'm no longer overworked and close my laptop at 5.30 p.m. guilt-free.

Tech Insider : Business
Matt Lillywhite is smiling in front of a window.
Lillywhite said his 3 habits have given him at least two extra hours of rest each day.

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I was so burned out at work that I couldn't relax on vacation. It was the wake-up call I needed.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Tracy Granzyk with a horse and on a farm
The author was burned out on vacation.

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