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I work full-time while caring for both my mom and kids. It can be overwhelming, but it's taught me I don't have to be in control.

Sat, 09/27/2025 - 06:00

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Karen Lee-Coss with her family — Karen Lee-Coss talked to Business Insider about what caregiving is like and how it has changed her.
Karen Lee-Coss

Careers, Caregiving, Parent, Family, as-told-to, att-newsroom, contributor-2025

I felt my role as a Salesforce consultant was at risk because of AI. After training myself to become an expert, I feel much more secure in my job.

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Joey Monroe.

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Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, salesforce, Consulting, AI, artificial-intelligence

I was an executive assistant to the CEOs of Sephora and Twitch. Here are the 4 lessons my front row seat to power taught me.

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Ebony Belhumeur.

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Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Sephora, twitch, executive-assistant, Tech

I'm still unemployed after applying to 100 jobs since my layoff. Many of us job seekers don't need a dream job — just stability.

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Sarah Cate Patten.

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Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, job-market, laid-off, lay-off, marketing

I was called back into the JPMorgan office. My family has had to adjust, but I trust the company.

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 05:10

Tech Insider : Business

a man posing near the ocean — Jitender Jain.
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Careers, as-told-to, RTO, return-to-office, software-engineer, JPMorgan, jpmorgan-chase

I'm 53 and have been job searching for 14 months. I'm part of the group applying, praying, hoping, and begging for a chance to work.

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Careers, as-told-to, Careers, job-market, contributor-2025, lauryn-haas, DoorDash

I have a 6-figure job and $25,000 in credit card debt. I fell victim to lifestyle creep, and inflation doesn't help.

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Angelisa Cunniff.

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I'm a former professional sailor-turned CEO living in Monaco. Here's a day in my life leading the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Travel

Jimmy Spithill, the CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team — Jimmy Spithill.
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jimmy Spithill, the 45-year-old CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, about his daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, power-hours, sailing, Italy, CEOs

I'm an e-commerce entrepreneur who makes 7 figures. I used to live paycheck to paycheck and now I plan to retire at 50.

Fri, 08/29/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

a man in a black outfit poses at a pool — Jesse Frimpong.
Marc Johnson

Careers, finance, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, eCommerce, Retirement, early-retirement

I quit my job at Google after 2 years. I prepared well for my exit but wish I'd done 3 things differently.

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Style

selfie of a woman while traveling — Erica Rivera.
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Careers, Caregiving, Parent, Family, as-told-to, att-newsroom, contributor-2025

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, salesforce, Consulting, AI, artificial-intelligence

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Sephora, twitch, executive-assistant, Tech

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Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, power-hours, sailing, Italy, CEOs

Careers, finance, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, eCommerce, Retirement, early-retirement

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