I was so stressed at work that I stopped getting my period. I knew I had to change my work habits.

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The author, not pictured, struggled with work-life balance.

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My boss tried to trick me into staying at a job I hated. I interviewed behind her back and landed my dream role.

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The author, not pictured, interviewed behind her boss's back.

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My boss once told me I was 'too direct.' I found a way to turn that critique into my strength in the workplace.

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The author, not pictured, was told she was too assertive by her boss.

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I'm a single mother who just graduated with a master's degree. My two toddlers helped me survive the chaos.

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The author with her two kids on graduation day.

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When I quit my job, the CFO came to my house and kissed me. We've now been married for over 25 years.

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The author, left, met her husband, right, when they were coworkers.

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My wife and I are both freelancers, which can be a strain on our marriage. We do these 5 things to support each other.

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The author, not pictured, is a freelancer with his wife.

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My coworker hated me and badmouthed me to everyone. Leaving the job I loved was the best decision I ever made.

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The author and her coworker did not get along at work.

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I'm a boomer who's about to retire at 59. I'm nervous about retirement because I'll have less income and too much free time.

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The author, not pictured, is retiring early at 59.

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When my husband and I started working together, I was nervous. But it has only helped our relationship.

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The author, right, and her husband work together.

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I went to college at 40 while raising my 5 children. I had to make some parenting sacrifices.

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The author went to college while raising her kids.

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