I'm a recent grad who gave up a six-figure job at JPMorgan without another offer. It all came down to career satisfaction.

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Nick Rutherford gave up a six-figure role at JPMorgan after college.

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I quit Goldman Sachs to be a stay-at-home dad. More men should look after the kids so women can have careers.

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Pranshu Dwivedi (right) left his job at Goldman Sachs in February 2024.

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Dell staff say they aren't surprised about layoffs following its AI pivot

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Dell laid off employees

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The career rise of Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, who died from cancer at 56

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Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube as CEO for almost 10 years, died from cancer at 56.

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From 'hushed hybrid' to 'quiet vacationing,' here are the biggest workplace trends right now

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Employees are taking a stand against corporate drudgery through a slate of viral workplace trends.

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I gave more attention to my demanding job than to raising my 4 kids. I'm heartbroken over what it cost me.

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Abigail DeGuzman (not pictured) prioritized her demanding job over being present for her children. Now, she's making up for lost time.

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My husband works abroad for 2 weeks each month while I watch the kids. The arrangement has strengthened our marriage.

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Kalvinder Osahan and her husband, Bharminder

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Résumé gaps don't have to kill your job search — here's what to say about them

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Having a gap in your résumé doesn't have to derail your job search.

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Target workers say they're walking as much as 20 miles a day. It's a sign of just how physical retail work has become.

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People on social media who say they work at Target have reported walking tens of thousands of steps a day.

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A woman gave 2 weeks' notice but was fired on the spot. Employment lawyers say it's not ethical, but it is legal.

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Employers can fire staff for any reason in most US states.

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