If you're quitting a job or anticipating layoffs, don't burn your bridges at work. Boomerang hires are increasing.

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The share of new hires who are returning to an old job has increased.

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A Gen X truck driver regrets going to college at 40. He wanted a dream job, but instead got $140K in student debt.

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Kenneth Ferraro
Kenneth Ferraro says he's struggled to find a job in his field of study after pursuing a college degree in his 40s.

Kenneth Ferraro

I quit my corporate job to start a laundry business, now worth millions of dollars. 'Cockroach mode' helped me become a successful entrepreneur.

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Alex Smereczniak in a laundromat
The author first started a laundry business in college.

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I'm a psychologist who started repairing vintage Rolex watches as a side hustle. Now watchmaking is my main gig.

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Greg Petronzi in a suit
Greg Petronzi is a psychologist and a watchmaker.

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I quit my job at EY after 13 years to launch my own business. Here are the 5 lessons I learned from my Big Four career.

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Joshua Lee

Here's the best advice for the Class of 2025 from 10 notable graduation speakers

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Kermit the Frog speaks at University of Maryland's commencement
Kermit the Frog was among the notable commencement speakers this year.

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How AI startups are using hackathons to compete with Big Tech for talent

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Events like {Tech: Europe} AI Hackathon Berlin are a way for startups to spot promising talent.

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Bill Gates' summer reading list this year is all about memoirs

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Bill Gates
Bill Gates releases his summer reading list every year.

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After I got my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field. I was in financial ruin until I found the right job for me.

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A woman wearing a cap and gown.

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I'm a ballroom dancer who joined Ukraine's special forces. The war took my leg, but I have no regrets signing up.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Serhii Nazarenko dances with a partner in the left photo. On the right, he stands with his combat gear, rifle, and prosthetic leg on the right photo.
Serhii Nazarenko is an officer in the National Guard of Ukraine's Omega group, a special forces unit that initially handled counterterrorism and is now fighting Russia's invasion.

Both images courtesy of Serhii Nazarenko, left photo by Neel Shakilov

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