I work in the Alaska mining industry. I sometimes get paid in gold, but the job comes with long hours and grueling conditions.

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Rotational work in Alaska is like FIFO in Australia — but it's not always glamorous.

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I was put on a PIP at a top tech company. It was a much-needed kick in the butt and I was determined to overcome it.

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A performance improvement plan can be an opportunity for growth — or the end of your time at a company.

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3 ways to leverage LinkedIn for your job search, according to a recruiter with 26 years of experience

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Using LinkedIn's collaborative articles can be a great way to stand out on the platform.

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How Gordon Ramsay went from timid apprentice to celebrity chef with a huge restaurant empire

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British Chef Gordon Ramsey shouts instructions from his kitchen at his Chelsea restaurant 19 January 2001.

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I was too afraid to tell my boss 'no.' My burnout was so bad that one day I left the office on a stretcher.

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The author collapsed at work because of anxiety and burnout.

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I quit my job as a delivery driver to be a Henry VIII impersonator. This job is my whole life, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

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David Smith in a Henry VIII outfit.

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A freelancer who used Fiverr to leave a bad office job explains how she knew it was time and the pros and cons of the lifestyle

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Rose Almond is a product design engineer.

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The world of government contract jobs is incredibly complex. Here are the basics.

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The US is the largest employer in the country, securing about 11 million contracts per year.

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My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has helped my career.

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Taylor J. Swift said he has to work to get people to take him seriously in his political job but he likes his name.

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I'm a recent college grad who landed my dream job, but it was a remote position. I quit because I got lonely at home.

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The author is a recent college grad.

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