I broke out in hives after severely burning out at my job — so I quit. I'm not willing to die for an early retirement.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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Audrey Wang

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I left a big paycheck in Tokyo to start over in rural Japan. I didn't just want a new job — I wanted a new life.

Tech Insider : Business
Levi Pells in the Japanese countryside.
Levi Pells felt more fulfilled in the Japanese countryside than he ever had in his Tokyo office.

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I quit my 21-year Deloitte career after a health crisis. Work used to be my identity, but now I've redefined what real success is.

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
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Deepa Purushothaman was a partner at Deloitte before quitting due to health issues.

Lesley Bohm

I feel like I'm part of the most exhausted generation. I know I'm burning out much faster than my mother did.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Technology
The author with her husband and their children.
The author, shown with her family, says that technology means that she's always reachable and always needs to be on.

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A mom went viral for co-parenting her kids with AI. More parents are using it for to-do lists and even coaching.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Lilian Schmidt with daughter
Lilian Schmidt said she uses AI to handle menial tasks so she can be fully present for her kids.

Lilian Schmidt

The one thing white-collar employees want more than money

Tech Insider : Business
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Wall Street's rising stars share how they set boundaries and avoid burnout — even in one of the toughest industries

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Photo collage featuring Wall Street's rising stars of 2024 (Jake Woodson, Mohini Chakravorty, and Joe Slevin).

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I moved from NYC to Colombia earlier this year. The change has helped my burnout and saved me money.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
The author on her first day in Colombia in her new Airbnb, holding a bouquet of flowers.
The author loves living in Colombia after eight years in New York City.

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I quiet quit my job after years of prioritizing my career. It only made my burnout worse.

Tech Insider : Business
The author working at her laptop while her cat sits on a desk next to her.
The author has now found a balance between her career and her well-being.

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Fatigue, flashbacks, and crying on commutes: 5 workers describe what 'quiet cracking' looks like

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology
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"Quiet cracking" describes workers who feel unhappy in their job but cannot leave. Four workers described their experiences with it.

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