A Gen Xer who makes $150,000 secretly working multiple remote jobs says 100-hour weeks are worth it to ensure his family is financially secure

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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A Gen Xer (not pictured) says secretly working multiple remote jobs has boosted his income and job security.

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The Great Detachment is looming for employees, experts warn — especially for Gen Z

Tech Insider : Economy
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COVID-19 and a lack of trust have exacerbated the disengagement crisis across generations (stock image).

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Millennial and Gen Z retirements might actually be OK while boomers and Gen X could struggle. It's due to how savings have changed over time.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Gen X and boomers are at greater risk of facing retirement shortfalls than younger generations, a new report said.

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A Gen Xer shares why going back to college after dropping out was the best decision he ever made

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
David Houde
David Houde said going back to college after dropping out was the "best thing" he ever did.

David Houde

A Gen Xer who 'retired' at 45 shares how the FIRE movement and side hustles helped him grow his savings to over $6 million

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Jordan Grumet
Jordan Grumet credits the FIRE movement for helping him retire at age 45. He says he now has the freedom to pursue side hustles he enjoys.

Jordan Grumet

A Gen X dad who drives from Alabama to South Carolina every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the time away from family

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Jae Kim
Jae Kim commutes 350 miles every week from Alabama to South Carolina for work.

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Gen X is in charge now and boomers are being shown the door

Tech Insider : Politics
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A Gen X dad who flies from Texas to Arizona every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the extra costs

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Dennis Dabney supercommutes from Texas to Arizona for a job he loves.

Dennis Dabney

Young families are still fleeing major cities in huge numbers, a 'big surprise' for metros trying to escape the urban doom loop

Tech Insider : Economy
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A row of students ages 5-7 on a playground during recess at a public school in Hell's Kitchen, New York City.

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This Gen Xer thought he was too old to work at Google. Then he landed a $320,000 job at the tech giant without applying.

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Mark Boardman
Mark Boardman just landed his dream job at Google at 43 years old.

Mark Boardman

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