5 experienced side hustlers share their breakthrough advice for finding success

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Side hustlers

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Tom Marchitelli traded a finance job for fashion. Now he dresses elite athletes in $5,000 suits.

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When Tom Marchitelli agreed to make custom suits for NFL player Chase Daniel in 2014, he had a secret: he had no other clients.

I found out I didn't get a job from a Facebook post. I told the employer it was wrong not to tell me directly.

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6 mistakes job seekers should avoid when using AI for résumés, cover letters, and networking

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Millions of people in the US are unemployed and looking for work.

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A founder proudly shared a wedding-day work text. The backlash had him walk it back.

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Experts say flexible communication tools and an uncertain job market are intensifying the hustle.

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I was happy at Apple, but I burned out after becoming a manager. I took a career break at 30 and have no regrets.

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Meredith Meyer

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United Airlines CEO said he uses this hiring tactic to vibe check job candidates

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he has well-liked pilots help vet job candidates.

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EY's talent chief says AI is changing the entire employee lifecycle, from talent development to promotions

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EY is changing the criteria for promotions.

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I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now — but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

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Anna Noelle Rinke said she felt like she always had to say "yes" when she worked a corporate job.

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Would recording every meeting make the world a better place? This hedge fund cofounder thinks so

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Coatue Management cofounder Thomas Laffont argued for recording work meetings so that "you know what the problem is."

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