In this job market, career security is often a solo project

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Job seeker Ike Sobel waits to speak to a recruiter during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

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I'm delivering for Uber Eats after decades in corporate marketing. It's helped me make money — and stay humble.

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Jay Mandel worked in marketing for decades before turning to gig work last October.

Jay Mandel

The youngest millennials turn 30 this year. We looked at where they live, if they're married, and how much they make.

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Alexandria Rucker is turning 30 this year.

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Figma CEO Dylan Field says he has a 'bias' for hiring young workers because they're likely AI natives

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Dylan Field of Figma
Figma CEO Dylan Field.

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I made a drastic career pivot at 27 and regretted it. Here are 3 things I wish I had done differently.

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Justine Tello.

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Ford needs more mechanics. It's hoping free Carhartts and tools will boost applicants.

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Ford employees working on the carmaker's Rouge Assembly floor in Dearborn, Michigan.
Ford can't find enough mechanics to service its new cars. It's trying to create a pipeline of young workers with Carhartt.

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Amazon allows visa workers stranded in India to work remotely — but there's a catch

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.
Amazon is pushing forward with its own brand of chips called Trainium.

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Immigration lawyers say the H-1B chaos is forcing tough business calls

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas

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Read the memos Google, Apple, Microsoft, and ServiceNow sent visa workers warning them not to travel

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The US is now reviewing the social media history of some visa applicants, prompting significant processing delays. Tech giants are warning visa-holding workers not to travel.

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Howard Marks says AI is going to have a 'terrifying' impact on employment — and it goes well past lost paychecks

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Howard Marks of Oaktree
Howard Marks of Oaktree

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  • Howard Marks warned that AI threatens purpose and structure, not just workers' paychecks.
  • He said UBI can't replace the self-worth and identity people get from work.
  • He called AI's employment outlook "terrifying" as jobs and meaning erode.

"Terrifying."

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