I landed a dream job after college, but it was in Seattle, far away from my close-knit family. I felt guilty leaving them behind.

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The author debated leaving Los Angeles for Seattle.

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My grandfather founded Radio Flyer. I took over the company at 28 and don't want my kids to feel pressured into the family business.

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Robert Pasin took over the family business when he was 28 years old.

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I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane, and had to flee my home after a death threat

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Jaclyn Rothenberg
Jaclyn Rothenberg

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McKinsey's newest partners share their best advice for climbing the ranks at the consulting firm

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Four from McKinsey & Company's newest class of partners share their tips for success.

McKinsey & Company

Rat catchers, powder monkeys, and resurrectionists: 20 jobs that no longer exist

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Chimney sweeps cleaned out the chimney soot that built up over time.

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Yes, Costco's CEO really does respond to members' emails — I tried it

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Costco's new CEO Ron Vachris
Costco's new CEO Ron Vachris

Costco

I landed a job by cold emailing the CEO. Nothing else worked for me.

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Cathy Xie, black and white headshot image.
Marketing professional Cathy Xie cold emailed the CEO of the job she wanted with the subject line: "My landlord inspired this email."

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12 companies that are embracing remote work amid the RTO push

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Lincoln County, Kansas is paying remote workers $4,500 cash to move to there.

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I quit my tech job and became a stay-at-home dad. I sometimes feel lost because I'm not making money, but I still feel valuable.

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The author is now a stay-at-home dad after quitting his tech job.

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The brutal metric companies are using to show their AI bets are justified

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Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced cuts to nearly half his workforce in a memo on X.

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