I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

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Elliott coaches employees at startups and Big Tech companies

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My friends resent me for having more money than they do. Am I wrong to think they should just work harder?

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8 Americans explain how capitalism has shaped — and failed — their lives

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I'm a co-creator of Alexa. Writing a 6-page memo helped me decide to quit Amazon and launch my own AI startup.

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Don't make this one big mistake when dealing with a difficult boss, a career coach says

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Elliott advised being careful who you vent to when you have a difficult boss.

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I'm a millionaire living in California. I'm happy to pay higher taxes since I have more wealth — it just makes sense.

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Scott Ellis is a millionaire who supports higher taxes for the wealthy, including himself.

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I moved to Canada, but it wasn't for me. I was cold, isolated, and finding a job was absolutely horrendous.

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Malas left Canada for Lebanon in September 2025

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I landed a job at Snap without tech experience. Guessing the recruiter's email address was my ticket to breaking through.

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