I was put on PIP and then fired from my tech job. Looking back, I deserved it.

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Akouto Vonwogbe learned that how a job makes her feel is really important. She never felt comfortable at her job because it wasn't the right fit.

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How to respond when you suddenly get laid off, fired, or promoted at work

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Matt Abrahams recommends taking a pause when receiving unexpected news.

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The easiest thing I did to get promoted quickly at Google and Meta was to 'eat the frog' for my boss

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Andrew Yeung built trust and a good reputation by completing the tasks his bosses didn't like to do themselves.

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I'm the former Microsoft VP of HR. Here's what executive leadership really thinks about at the end of the year — and why layoffs are so common in Q1

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Chris Williams writes that executives are often thinking more long-term.

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I obsessed about becoming a VP. When I finally got promoted, it was a huge disappointment.

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Katy McFee was disappointed when she finally reached the VP level.

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I quit my job at UCLA when they required me to come back to in-person work — I can't imagine ever returning to an office

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Rhiannon Little-Surowski says she's just as productive working from home.

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I've benefited from pretty privilege in corporate America, and I'm not sure it's worth it

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Madelyn Machado (not pictured) reflects on her experience as a conventionally attractive woman in corporate America.

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I'm an employment law attorney. Here are 3 end-of-year layoff signs you should watch out for.

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Craig Levey says there are often early signs of layoffs — which usually appear in the fall.
Craig Levey says there are often early signs of layoffs.

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A Californian says they achieved the American dream by moving to Canada: 'It's a game-changer'

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Erin Ventura and her husband in front of their new home.

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I'm the former Microsoft VP of HR. Here's what I would do in the first 48 hours of being laid off from a job.

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Chris Williams writes that you should consider pushing back against a layoff.

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