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Luis Bautista, 82, is learning AI to help with a book he's writing while advising a startup he co-founded.

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I'm the primary parent and work multiple jobs while my husband pursues his dream. How do I get him to do his part?

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We're a married couple in our 80s, and both still have to work. We can't stand just sitting at home with nothing to do.

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Jack and Ardith Weber both work into their 80s.

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I quit my finance job and built a cereal brand from my kitchen. Now we're sold in grocery stores across the country.

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I left my corporate career to start a cleaning business 5 years ago. I still don't take a salary, but my family is doing much better off.

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Burgess Heberer started his business 5 years ago and 6 weeks later left his job to pursue it full-time.

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I drove Tesla's first car, the 2008 Roadster. It was one of the most fun EVs I've driven in years — and I got a bicep workout.

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A 2008 Tesla Roadster.

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I landed my dream job without even applying for it. Here's how I did it and my advice for other job seekers.

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My partner's an impulsive spender while I'm a saver. I'm worried for our kids' future — how can I get through to him?

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I had 12 jobs over 22 years at Microsoft. Here's what it taught me about finding my ideal job.

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After a long career at Microsoft, Brieanne Yuchasz is now a career coach.

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I found a new job within 2 months of being put on a layoff list. Five actions helped me transition smoothly and quickly.

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This tech worker shared the five actions that led him to his dream role after being put on his old company's layoff list.

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