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I'm the president of Signal. I love dance music in the mornings, night yoga, and acting like a tourist — here's a day in my life.

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 05:05

Meredith Whittaker.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Meredith Whittaker, the president of Signal, based in New York and Paris. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I moved back in with my parents at 25. I'm saving $3,000 a month and paid off my student loans in 1 year.

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

a woman sitting in a garden — Isabella Szklany.
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I saved over $100,000 by working two full-time remote jobs for a year. It was chaos at times but worth it.

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Jessica Winder.

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Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Savings, emergency-fund, Overemployed, HR

I'm 61 and scared to retire. I have $650,000 saved but wish I had more — I should've gotten into real estate sooner.

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 05:05

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a man in a desert — Dan Steven Erickson.
Chris Otten

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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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