I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

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An older couple and a younger man are looking at an iPad.
Adrian Amora (right) helps seniors handle tech.

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I felt frustrated by my job search, so I decided to build my own business

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Chris Fong
Chris Fong gave up on his job search after not finding any luck. Posting online about his experience pushed him to focus on a new business.

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Roblox's Peter Yang wants his kids to skip college and corporate life to bootstrap businesses

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Peter Yang
Smaller companies are the way to go, Yang said.

Peter Yang

I'm an engineer who initially felt like AI was taking over my job. Then, I realized my job was bigger than coding.

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Maahir Sharma said he's been coding since 5th grade and initially felt a sense of loss when AI started taking over that part of his work.

Maahir Sharma

I was laid off from Oracle after almost 10 years. It felt cold, but it taught me an important lesson about priorities.

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Pamela Price heard rumors about possible layoffs at Oracle, but didn't think she would be affected.

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Big Tech's hiring boom is over. 2 charts show where its workforce stands now.

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Mark Zuckerberg (left), Andy Jassy (center), and Satya Nadella (right)
Mark Zuckerberg (left), Andy Jassy (center), and Satya Nadella (right) are among the Big Tech CEOs who have reshaped their workforces.

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I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

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Michael Strahl.

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Former Instagram VP shares 5 tips for young software engineers

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James Everingham was a VP of engineering at Instagram. He shared his advice for young engineers.

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I'm a construction manager who vibe coded a paperwork tracker. My workers loved it — until I accidentally broke it.

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Construction superintendent Pawel Mniszak is pictured.
Pawel Mniszak vibe coded HrdHat, a tool that managed field level risk assessments on construction sites, and learned a lesson about security along the way.

Pawel Mniszak

9 things you should never do after starting a new job, according to etiquette experts

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According to etiquette experts, there are some things you should never do when starting a new job.

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Starting a new job can be overwhelming — there's a lot to learn about the role, organization, and team members.

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