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My husband and I are suspicious of how his inheritance was disbursed, but he doesn't want to break family trust. What should we do?

Sun, 10/19/2025 - 05:05

The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.

Personal Finance, Money Stories, for-love-and-money, contributor-2025, jane-zhang, original-contributor, BI-freelancer

I was laid off by LinkedIn, so I spent 3 months writing a 112k-word novel. I don't regret it, but now I'm struggling to find work.

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Business

Oscar Cecena Fujigaki decided to finish his science fiction novel after being laid off by LinkedIn in May.
Oscar Cecena Fujigaki

Careers, as-told-to, Careers, linkedin, job-market, Tech, jane-zhang

My girlfriend expects me to pay for her daughters' school and food. I'm not ready to be a stepdad yet — how do I set boundaries?

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Business

The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.

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I'm 81 and live in my RV for half the year. I didn't save enough for retirement, so I stay afloat by 'work camping' and DoorDash driving.

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Richard Smith, 81, who works part-time for the campground where he lives for half of the year and part-time driving for DoorDash. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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A software engineer compares working at Twitch vs. Google: Here's how their interview processes and work cultures stack up

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Photo of Goutam Nair as he stands in front of a door — Courtesy of Goutam Nair

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I moved in with a friend a month ago, and I already want out. She won't do her chores or stop using my stuff — what do I do?

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 05:08

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The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.

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I'm a working dad with a health condition. I can't do everything my wife does, but here's how we manage the parenting load.

Sat, 10/04/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Man and woman lean over toddler in highchair with birthday cake — Wesley Graft and his wife, Kim, celebrate their daughter Emma's 1st birthday.
Wesley Graft

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I taught email writing at Amazon to thousands of employees. Here are 7 tips for writing an effective email.

Fri, 10/03/2025 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Business

Myra Deshmukh, who taught a business writing course at Amazon, shares her tips for better email communication.

Carley Storm

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After 17 years of marriage, my husband still won't buy me the ring he promised. I'm getting resentful — what do I do?

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 05:22

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jane-zhang

My husband and I are suspicious of how his inheritance was disbursed, but he doesn't want to break family trust. What should we do?

Personal Finance, Money Stories, for-love-and-money, contributor-2025, jane-zhang, original-contributor, BI-freelancer

I was laid off by LinkedIn, so I spent 3 months writing a 112k-word novel. I don't regret it, but now I'm struggling to find work.

Careers, as-told-to, Careers, linkedin, job-market, Tech, jane-zhang

My girlfriend expects me to pay for her daughters' school and food. I'm not ready to be a stepdad yet — how do I set boundaries?

Personal Finance, Money Stories, for-love-and-money, contributor-2025, jane-zhang, original-contributor, BI-freelancer

I'm 81 and live in my RV for half the year. I didn't save enough for retirement, so I stay afloat by 'work camping' and DoorDash driving.

economy, as-told-to, contributor-2025, jane-zhang, 80-over-80, long-game-big-bet, DoorDash

A software engineer compares working at Twitch vs. Google: Here's how their interview processes and work cultures stack up

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2025, BI-freelancer, jane-zhang, google, twitch

I moved in with a friend a month ago, and I already want out. She won't do her chores or stop using my stuff — what do I do?

Personal Finance, Money Stories, for-love-and-money, contributor-2025, jane-zhang, original-contributor, BI-freelancer

I'm a working dad with a health condition. I can't do everything my wife does, but here's how we manage the parenting load.

Parenting, as-told-to, contributor-2025, Parenting, peripheral-neuropathy, jane-zhang

I taught email writing at Amazon to thousands of employees. Here are 7 tips for writing an effective email.

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, contributor-2025, jane-zhang, amazon, email-etiquette

After 17 years of marriage, my husband still won't buy me the ring he promised. I'm getting resentful — what do I do?

Personal Finance, Money Stories, for-love-and-money, contributor-2025, jane-zhang, original-contributor, BI-freelancer

A senior software engineer says the 'most important survival skill' in a tech job isn't just coding — it's communication

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