I worked nights, weekends, and holidays after being put on a performance improvement plan. I saved my job, but it wasn't worth it.

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The author was put on a performance plan and burned out.

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I went to school for architecture but realized I hated it. Here's how I found my dream career as a writer.

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The author, not pictured, is now a writer.

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My business partner ended our relationship via email and outlined everything wrong with me. She still wanted to be friends.

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The author received an angry email from her business partner.

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My toxic boss relied on me to do everything and even texted me on holidays. I quit to save my sanity.

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The author's boss would consult the author on most aspects of his own job and text frequently.

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Here's how to choose the right college, according to a professor and academic advisor with 40 years of experience

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Students should be picky about applying to colleges.

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I left my job to build a company with my boyfriend. The constant fighting led to our breakup.

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The author kept fighting with her business partner-boyfriend.

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My work wife and I had an emotional affair. Our friendship was so close and flirty that it upset our romantic partners.

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The author and his work wife started flirting on Zoom.

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My work wife and I got so close that she started sleeping at my house to shorten her commute. We stopped talking when she left the company.

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The author became close friends with her coworker.

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I'm a college-admissions expert. Here's how to ace the alumni interview and get accepted to the college of your dreams.

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You can ace your alumni interview.

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I'm a public-speaking expert. Here's how to give a memorable toast at your company and family holiday parties.

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Giving a toast doesn't have to be difficult.

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