Rivian's CEO explains why he got a Ph.D. — and why he chose MIT over Stanford

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe described picking between Stanford and MIT as being "recruited for a nerd sports team."

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I'm a VP at Nespresso and pregnant with my third child. People have asked me if this is what I really wanted.

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  • I'm 39 and pregnant with my third baby.
  • People have asked me if having three kids and a career is what I wanted.
  • Having a good parental leave and a support network around me allows me to do this.

"Was this what you wanted?"

I turned my screened-in porch into a home office this summer, so my daughter and I could work our remote jobs side by side

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The author (left) and her daughter (right) work from home side by side.

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I pivoted my tech career to focus on AI. Now I make $6,400 a week — but I care more about staying relevant than the money.

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Shakib now works as a contractor for an AI-driven recruitment company.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov reveals the 3 pieces of advice he got from his dad, an expert in Ancient Rome

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Pavel Durov, CEO and cofounder of Telegram, at the Paris courthouse for a hearing, in Paris on December 6, 2024.
Pavel Durov, CEO and cofounder of Telegram, said he has 'nothing to do' with the charges levelled at him.

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The new metric bosses are tracking: How often you use AI

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Fatigue, flashbacks, and crying on commutes: 5 workers describe what 'quiet cracking' looks like

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"Quiet cracking" describes workers who feel unhappy in their job but cannot leave. Four workers described their experiences with it.

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Underperformers at work are getting squeezed out. Here are 4 ways to bulletproof your job from the AI revolution.

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CEO Daniel Snell says the best way for employees to bulletproof their jobs from the AI revolution is to get really engaged with AI.

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What's on the menu at JPMorgan's new headquarters

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JPMorgan's new office tower in New York City will feature copious coffee outposts and cafés on every floor, new documents show.

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A laid-off Microsoft worker says his best career move was focusing on his side business instead of the corporate ladder

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