I spend over $1,600 a month to get help with my wardrobe, home, and kids. We should all treat ourselves to these types of breaks when possible.

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Gabrielle Gambrell outsources housekeeping, wardrobe styling, and childcare to alleviate stress.

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I became a data analyst and grew my salary 5x without working in Big Tech. Non-tech companies offer more flexibility and less stress.

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Charlotte Chaze went from making $28,000 to $158,000 in four years after becoming a data analyst.

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I work in the unpredictable film industry so I started blogging as a side hustle. Now it supports me fully — here's how I built it.

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Ana Julia Gomes.

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I supercommute through 4 states to get to work. I love earning a 6-figure NYC salary but living a suburban life in Delaware.

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Kyle Rice's commute takes around four hours in total.

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I slept in my car and showered in the factory to work 12-hour shifts at Tesla. I still got laid off after 5 years.

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Nico Murillo was laid off from Tesla after five years

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A former Google recruiter shares 4 emails to send hiring managers to avoid getting mistakenly ghosted — and when to move on

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Former Google recruiter Nolan Church says that a solid follow-up strategy is the antidote to ghosting, but nothing is 100% guaranteed.

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The white-collar recession means there are fewer $100K jobs — and women are landing them more often than men

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I left JP Morgan and escaped the 'golden handcuffs.' I have no regrets.

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A Google executive shares the 5 things to avoid doing for a successful career

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Daniel Rizea, a director of engineering at Google, advises against extreme job-hopping. While you may earn more money for a while, your performance will plateau, and you will not learn new skills.

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I'm a CEO who microdoses magic mushrooms as part of my morning routine. It helps me feel more productive and empathetic.

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