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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.

Sun, 04/13/2025 - 08:25

Tech Insider : Business

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

Careers, freelancer-le, Layoffs, laid-off, corporate, Freelancing, freelance-writing

I quit multiple dream jobs to move for my husband's career. It was tough but led me to create a flexible 6-figure business.

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 05:05

a woman holding a laptop stands in front of a blue wall — Emily Reagan.
Courtesy of Emily Reagan

Careers, BI-freelancer, virtual-assistants, va, virtual-assistant, military-spouses, dream-job

My wife and I are both freelancers, which can be a strain on our marriage. We do these 5 things to support each other.

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 11:16

a man and a woman facing away from the camera on their computers — The author, not pictured, is a freelancer with his wife.
Visualspace/Getty Images

health, Careers, Essay, health-freelancer, life-success, freelancers, Freelancing

A freelancer who used Fiverr to leave a bad office job explains how she knew it was time and the pros and cons of the lifestyle

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 05:42

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A photo of Rose Almond — Rose Almond is a product design engineer.
Courtesy of Rose Almond

economy, Careers, finance, economy, Careers, Fiverr, Freelancing

I doubled my small business revenue in one year and signed a roster of new clients thanks to 3 core strategies

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 10:20

Hannah Logsdon wearing a navy blue turtle neck and dark jeans — Hannah Logsdon started freelancing full time at the end of 2020.
Courtesy of Hannah Logsdon

Small Business, Careers, original-contributor, Freelancing, freelance-work, Upwork, Fiverr

Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft drivers — Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), and Jason McConahy (right) said they've benefited from the social interactions that can come with Uber and Lyft driving.
Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), Jason McConahy (right)

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, ride-hailing

5 Uber and Lyft drivers share why they plan to keep their ride-hailing jobs, even as pay declines

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft drivers — Despite financial challenges, some Uber and Lyft drivers aren't considering other gig economy jobs. Drivers in the story are not pictured.
(Left) AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, (Right) Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy

I moved to Germany from the US for free education and almost got deported. It's one of the best things that ever happened to me.

Sun, 11/26/2023 - 05:27

Adriana Stein posing outdoors in Germany. — Adriana Stein moved to Germany right after earning her bachelor's degree and without knowing the language in 2016.
Courtesy of Adriana Stein

Real Estate, Careers, Germany, Relocation, free, Education, united-states

I moved to Portugal after falling in love with my tour guide. It was a lonely and humbling experience.

Sun, 11/19/2023 - 05:10

a man sits on a wall in Lisbon, Portugal — Jermaine Amado split his time between Denver and Lisbon for three years.
Jermaine Amado

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, lisbon, Denver, Portugal, Colorado, Relocation

I'm an extrovert who realized working remotely was bad for my mental health. These 4 things help me combat loneliness.

Wed, 10/18/2023 - 05:10

a woman works on a laptop while sitting in the grass — Melissa Petro.
Melissa Petro

Careers, BI-freelancer, Loneliness, modern-loneliness, Freelancing, freelance-writing, socializing

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