When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
The author enjoys a soak in a hot tub.
The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.

Courtesy of Kate Loweth.

I'm in my 50s, and my brain fog scares me. Now I'm doing everything I can to give my memory a boost.

Tech Insider : Business
Holly Rizzuto Palker stands in front of a sign promoting her stand-up comedy show.
The author said she started performing stand-up comedy to help her brain stay sharp.

Courtesy of Holly Rizzuto Palker

I moved 13 times over 15 years to advance my career. I would never wish this on anyone.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Anahid S. Modrek in a row boat in new york city
The author moved several times for her academic career.

Courtesy of Anahid S. Modrek

My husband and I dread filing taxes. To help motivate us, we treat ourselves to a date night after we file.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Ashley Archambault and her husband
The author (right) and her husband (left) hate filing taxes every year.

Courtesy of Ashley Archambault

I struggled to make friends after moving from D.C. to Pittsburgh — so I threw a party

Tech Insider : Business
Woman cooking
The author hosted a Friendsgiving dinner before leaving DC.

Courtesy of the author

My best friend and I went our separate ways after college. We reconnect every year on a trip we call 'bestiecation.'

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Politics
alice draper and her best friend traveling
The author (right) travels with her best friend yearly.

Courtesy of Alice Draper

I landed a dream job after college, but it was in Seattle, far away from my close-knit family. I felt guilty leaving them behind.

Tech Insider : Business
Sherri Lu in front of LA palm trees
The author debated leaving Los Angeles for Seattle.

Courtesy of Sherri Lu

I'm stuck in Dubai after our flight was canceled. I'm paying more than $650 a night for a hotel.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Explosions in Dubai
Kunal Trehan is stuck in Dubai after a work trip.

Courtesy of Kunal Trehan

Someone asked to switch our business seats on a plane. I said yes, and got to take photos with one of my favorite celebrities.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Economy
Keegan-Michael Key and stranger posing for selfie
Denny Balmaceda was asked to switch seats by a woman on a flight, only to realize it was Keegan-Michael Key's wife.

Courtesy of Denny Balmaceda

My husband was laid off almost a year ago, so I'm now both the breadwinner and default parent. I sometimes resent him.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
a distraught couple looking at their finances at the kitchen table
The author (not pictured) is now the breadwinner after her husband was laid off.

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