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Inside Business stories reveal the inner workings of companies from Silicon Valley to Wall Street that are shaping our world today.

I'm an American who's worked in Germany for years. The corporate culture and job security feel much better here.

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Man holding paperwork in front of German flag
I've lived in Germany for almost a decade, and I've noticed the work-life balance here feels different from what I've seen in the US.

Joe Baur

I was laid off from my corporate job 5 years ago. Turns out, it was the best thing that could've happened to my career.

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Author Alesandra Dubin sitting on the steps to a plane
Getting laid off from my corporate journalism job pushed me to build a new career for myself rooted in freelance writing.

Alesandra Dubin

Men in corporate America spend thousands to look good — they just don't want you to know about it

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Before turning 30, John, a trader in Washington, DC, spent nearly $22,000 to fix his receding hairline, an issue that had long been on his mind.

A Gen Xer went from a six-figure salary to considering bankruptcy after 1,000 unsuccessful job applications — 'It's like playing the lottery'

Tech Insider : Economy
Sean Tetpon in his backyard
Sean Tetpon has applied for over 1,000 jobs over the past year, though he's staying optimistic.

Sean Tetpon

I quit my first corporate job at 19. Everyone called me crazy, but starting young helped me find my values.

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Lily Wu worked at Stripe in Taiwan
Lily Wu said quitting her first corporate job at 19 helped her test her career and discover her values.

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A Gen Zer quit a corporate job paying $94,000 to become a reseller and content creator: 'It's not somewhere I wanted to be for the next 40 years of my life'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Amber Smith standing next to a wall that's mainly green
Amber Smith turned her side hustles into the way she earns money.

Courtesy of Amber Smith

I walked away from a dream six-figure UX job where I felt disrespected. Now I freelance and have no regrets.

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Eleni Trapp smiling
Eleni Trapp is a 26-year-old UX designer from Florida who switched to freelancing.

courtesy of Eleni Trapp

'Am I delusional?': How to get honest answers according to the former CEO of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC

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David Novak is the former CEO and cofounder of Yum! Brands restaurants including Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell.

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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, a woman smiling in a cheetah print jacket
Shelley Paxton was the chief marketing officer at Harley Davidson but suffered from severe burnout.

Lena Jackson

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