I helped my aging dad get a job at the hospital I work at. I'm so proud and love being his coworker.

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Grace Ryu often takes selfies with her dad when they pass each other at work in the same hospital.

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Inheritance can tear families apart. A financial therapist shares 3 ways to manage conflict.

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Inheritance can bring up guilt, shame and resentment in families.

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I've been a recruiter for the corporate elite for 25 years. These 10 mistakes can cost even the most brilliant candidate their dream job.

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Corporate recruiter, Deepali Vyas says the difference between executives landing their dream job or being rejected often comes down to the smallest details.

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I dropped out of college with $25,000 in loans and did a tech apprenticeship instead. I have a great job now, but I wish I left sooner.

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Janika Cook.

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I quit my day job at 29 by investing in real estate. I'm now a stay-at-home dad building generational wealth for my kids.

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Krueger quit his job in sales in 2022. He said real estate investment allowed him to become a stay-at-home dad and spend more time with his family.

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Dating in Silicon Valley is hard. I want to be married and have kids, but Big Tech is holding me back.

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A manager at a FAANG company says he's gotten more attention since he started working in Big Tech.

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I was laid off unexpectedly with a baby at home. As a single parent, I was devastated, but it was a blessing in disguise.

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Angelica Miller said she used the layoff as an opportunity to rest and spend some time with family.

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Moving to a smaller city in the UK vs London: why it was the right decision for me

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Tanushree Srivastava moved to England from India as an international student.

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I quit Merrill Lynch to start my own business. Leaving a 7-figure income and cushy corporate perks was hard, but I don't regret it.

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Chad Willardson.

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I lost my dream job in the US because I couldn't get a work visa. In Canada, the pathway has been much smoother.

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Vaishali Gauba was given a work visa in Canada after moving there in 2022.

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