Laura Dern dropped out of college to film 'Blue Velvet' despite being told the decision was 'insane.' The career gamble paid off for the Oscar winner.

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"Blue Velvet" kickstarted Laura Dern's career. She won her first Oscar in 2020.

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I quit my desk job to work on cruises 10 years ago. It has its drawbacks, but I've seen 79 countries.

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I (not pictured) quit my full-time job in New York City to work onboard a cruise ship.

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2 managers at the World Economic Forum, which hosts the glitzy Davos conference, said the N-word in front of staff: report

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Two managers at the World Economic Forum used the N-word in front of employees, per the Wall Street Journal.

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6 signs you'll be a 'late bloomer' in your career — and how to set yourself up for a strong second act

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Walmart says this store manager could earn half a million dollars this year — and he doesn't have a college degree

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The checkout queue in Walmart.

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My twin sister was my coworker. We confused customers and colleagues, but the experience helped us become closer.

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The author and her twin sister pictured together in 2019.

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2 cops won $1.2M in the lottery, but said they won't quit because they want to set an example for their kids

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I finally earned my dream job in the C-suite, but my relationships suffered

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Jennifer Romolini is the author of "Ambition Monster: A Memoir," out June 4.

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The formula to help you figure out if you're in the right job, according to a YouTube exec

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Should you stay in your job or chart a new path? Bangaly Kaba has a framework to help break the decision down.

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5 things you should never say to your boss

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Workplace experts shared five phrases to avoid when speaking to your boss.

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