I quit Google after 18 years on the job. It was scary but I did it well — here's how.

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Jenny Wood
Jenny Wood quit her 18-year career at Google, where she was an executive. She reflected on how she made the decision to leave and how she quit well.

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I quit my 21-year Deloitte career after a health crisis. Work used to be my identity, but now I've redefined what real success is.

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
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Deepa Purushothaman was a partner at Deloitte before quitting due to health issues.

Lesley Bohm

I'm 82 and still working because my 401(k) ran out. Despite my health conditions, I like teaching young people.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
David Hugo Barrett
David Hugo Barrett still works as a substitute teacher at 82, partly out of financial necessity.

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My brother stole the diamond ring our mom left for me and lied about it for decades. Should I sue or let it go?

Tech Insider : Business, Style

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A hand holds an engagement ring.

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I'm a former Amazon recruiter and this is the toughest job market I've ever seen. These 3 steps will help you stand out.

Tech Insider : Business
Lindsay Mustain
Lindsay Mustain, a former Amazon recruiter, said the current job market is the toughest she's seen.

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My friend's boyfriend seemed perfect until he started asking her for money. We think he could be a con artist — how do I help her?

Tech Insider : Business

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I go along with my husband's savings plan even though I don't like it, but he won't follow mine. Why does he get to call the shots?

Tech Insider : Business, Style

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I built a Big Tech career without a tech degree. Looking back, some well-meaning career advice was actually holding me back.

Tech Insider : Business
Photo of Aria Kim as she stands with her back against a wall
Aria Kim pivoted into Big Tech after graduating with a biology degree.

Mori Wang

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?

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

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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.

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

Oscar Cecena Fujigaki

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