I was put on a performance improvement plan. Surviving a PIP not only let me keep my job but made me a better employee.

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The author was a teacher who survived a performance improvement plan.

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We have 4 generations living together, and political conversations often ended in tears. These 10 rules helped ease tensions.

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The author's family kept having political arguments.

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I once took a nearly 50% pay cut for a better work-life balance. It was worth it.

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The author willingly took a significant pay cut.

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I never expected to meet my husband while working at a restaurant together post-college. It was surprisingly romantic.

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The author met her husband while working at a restaurant.

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My coworker dated 3 other women in the office before we fell for each other. We've been married for nearly 25 years.

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The author and her husband were coworkers first.

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I was able to keep my office romance a secret for 2 years. We've now been married for over a decade.

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The author and her husband.

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I was laid off after 25 years of working my way up in the insurance industry. It was the best thing to happen to me.

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The author was laid off after 25 years.

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My coworker was 17 years older than me and was too attracted to me to be in the same meetings. We're now engaged.

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The author and her fiancé are in an age-gap relationship.

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Don't start your work presentations by simply saying 'hello.' Here's how to be more engaging in the conference room.

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Start your presentation at work with a question.

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My toxic boss ruined my confidence in the workplace. I'm learning to build myself back up again.

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The author says her boss made her question everything she did at work.

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