I landed a job in venture capital at 24 after changing my career path twice. Here's how I got the coveted job with a varied résumé.

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Lucia Polverino, analyst at Playfair.

Lucia Polverino.

I moved to Tokyo to open a bar last year. I'd already lived in a few cities across Asia, but moving was harder in my 30s.

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Holly Graham moved to Japan to help open the bar Tokyo Confidential.

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A Gen Xer shares why going back to college after dropping out was the best decision he ever made

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David Houde said going back to college after dropping out was the "best thing" he ever did.

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5 things you should lie about in interviews, according to a recruiting expert

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Joel Lalgee said the worst thing a job candidate can do is go on a tangent about their previous or current company.

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I quit my job at 55 and moved to Italy for retirement. I lost my incredible pension, but I'm so much happier now.

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Lisa Speroni, a California expat, retired at 55 and now lives in Italy.

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Dell is cutting staff as it pivots to AI. A company exec says it will make jobs easier and more fulfilling.

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Michael Dell, CEO of Dell, speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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America is missing a golden opportunity to boost the job market

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I quit my job and moved in with my aunt. I make a third of my old salary, but I have peace and can save for retirement.

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Ashley Couto quit a 6-figure job and gave up her dream apartment. She moved in with her aunt to save money and has better work-life balance.

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Boosting worker well-being doesn't have to be pricey

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When my sister died, I focused on improving my work life. It helped me stay present and deal with my grief.

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The author struggled with grief after his sister's death.

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