Posting about my low-paid job on TikTok helped me earn big. Now I can do what I love without worrying about money.

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Chen was able to make $23,600 after posting five ads on TikTok.

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I had nightmares and started drinking heavily because I was so burned out at work. Quitting was the only way out.

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Shelley Paxton was the chief marketing officer at Harley Davidson but suffered from severe burnout.

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Inheritances can change lives — for better and for worse. Here are some heartbreaking stories I've seen as an estate lawyer.

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Jennifer Rozelle said it breaks her heart to see families fighting over inheritance.

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I've lived in LA, San Francisco, NYC, and Chicago. I thought moving to LA would be easy, but there are 5 things I hate about living here.

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Stevie Howell says LA has many positives, but she doesn't feel an urban buzz or excitement in the city.

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I was rejected from my first promotion at Google. Here's how I took control of my career and landed 3 promotions.

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Stanescu shared 3 ways she changed to land a promotion.

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I quit my Big Tech dream job to work for myself. I loved the perks and the 6-figure salary, but the hustle culture wasn't worth it.

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Jean Kang.

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How to run an efficient meeting, according to tech billionaires who took them very seriously

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Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Eric Schmidt share their meetings tips.

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A complete guide to asking your boss for a sabbatical, according to an employment lawyer

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Claire Brooks shares her best advice for workers looking to take an extended break.

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I moved from Paris to a house in New York with 15 roommates. The $2,000 a month rent is fair for what I get.

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Cohabs are shared houses in cities around the world.

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I was fired from my new job after 3 days. It taught me that mental health is more important than earning money.

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Calli Nguyen planned to quit but was fired from her director role within three days of starting the job.

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