An Apple exec who retired after 31 years shared the nostaglic checklist from his last day

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Stan Ng
Stan Ng oversaw marketing for the Apple Watch, AirPods, and more.

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I've worked with over 100 women returning to the workforce after career breaks. They all downplay their experience.

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The author coaches women reentering the workforce after a career break.

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I spent decades in a stressful job that paid $30,000. At 53, I left to become a mailman and nearly tripled my salary.

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Jim Lexa quit journalism after 30 years and now works as a mailman, earning over twice his previous salary.

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I had an identity crisis after becoming a mom. Hiring a career coach helped.

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I dragged my son to all my work meetings as a single mom who couldn't afford childcare. I worried I ruined his childhood.

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The author (not pictured) brought her son to all work meetings.

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I spent years dismissing my 81-year-old dad's advice about living in the now. I finally get what he was saying.

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The author's father always said he'd die young.

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Here is what 3 AI startup CEOs say they're looking for when deciding to hire a candidate

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For some AI startups, a résumé is coming in second to adaptability and willingness to use AI.

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I took a career break to spend a summer with my kids. It changed how I think about work

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The author took a summer off to spend it with her kids.

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What happens after you retire early? People who have done it in their 30s describe boredom, identity shifts, and second thoughts.

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Rose Han achieved financial independence at age 32.

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Hilary Duff says having 4 kids changed what she worries about — and helped her stop chasing success

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Hilary Duff

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