I'm still unemployed after applying to 100 jobs since my layoff. Many of us job seekers don't need a dream job — just stability.

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Sarah Cate Patten.

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I'm a single dad of 3 working in tech. Remote work, strict boundaries, and a strong support system help me balance everything.

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Daniel Medved

I got laid off and landed a senior Fortune 100 job in 5 months. Joining a job seekers group was key to my success.

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Ma joined a job-seeker's group after she read Phyl Terry's "Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker's Playbook. "

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I was called back into the JPMorgan office. My family has had to adjust, but I trust the company.

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Jitender Jain.

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I quit the golden handcuffs of Big Tech for an AI startup. It's not for everyone, but here's why I know I made the right choice.

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Kendall Rankin
Kendall Rankin says the startup lifestyle might not work for everyone.

Kendall Rankin

I'm 53 and have been job searching for 14 months. I'm part of the group applying, praying, hoping, and begging for a chance to work.

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Kevin Hannegan

My divorced friend is terrible with money. It's like watching a financial train wreck in slow motion — how do I help her?

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A reader worries about her recently divorced friend's approach to money, and wonders how she can help.

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I raised $3 million for my AI startup as a full-time Yale student. Here's how I manage my time so I can do both.

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Nathaneo Johnson is a senior at Yale.

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I was laid off 3 times in 2 years working in tech. Rather than get laid off again, I'm going back to school.

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Sarah Henschel has gone through three layoffs in two years.

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I have a 6-figure job and $25,000 in credit card debt. I fell victim to lifestyle creep, and inflation doesn't help.

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Angelisa Cunniff.

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