When I was diagnosed with cancer, I became a better leader at work. I didn't have the energy to micromanage.

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Stephanie Essenfeld was diagnosed with cancer in January 2025.

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I got laid off and landed a senior Fortune 100 job in 5 months. Joining a job seekers group was key to my success.

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Amy Ma holding a crab in a pool of water.
Ma joined a job-seeker's group after she read Phyl Terry's "Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker's Playbook. "

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I moved to London and finally landed my dream job, but something felt wrong on the first day. It was time for a career pivot.

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The author landed her dream job in London.

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NBCU's one-size-fits-all severance package for RTO workers shows just how much power employers have right now

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Layoffs and hiring freezes are sweeping the nation across industries, from automotive to big tech.
Layoffs and hiring freezes are sweeping the nation across industries, from automotive to big tech.

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I've applied to over 1,500 jobs. It's hard to see the toll this process has taken on my kids.

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Jacob Woodward
Jacob Woodward

Stephanie Damstetter

Working at a summer camp as a media director was the reset I needed after getting laid off from a job I loved

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AT&T tracked employee attendance to find 'freeloaders.' Now, it admits the system is driving workers to the 'brink of frustration.'

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A visitor walks past US multinational telecommunications AT&T logo during the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona.
AT&T uses an automated system that tracks employee compliance with the company's return-to-office policy.

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I quit my corporate banking career to open a coffee shop — and a viral TikTok saved it from failing

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Nicole McMillian, the owner of Cowgirl Barista, poses in front of her coffee shop.
Nicole McMillian left her corporate banking job with Chase to open Cowgirl Barista.

Nicole McMillian

I was called back into the JPMorgan office. My family has had to adjust, but I trust the company.

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Jitender Jain.

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I love working remotely for a Swiss company from NYC. I clock in at 4 a.m. but get more time with my son and generous PTO.

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Ross McGraw spends time between the US and Switzerland.

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