I quit my investment banking job after collapsing at work. Wall Street was seductive and nearly destroyed me.

Tech Insider
I quit my 9-to-5 Wall Street Job after passing out at work.
Former investment banking analyst Christine Ji says her six-figure salary boiled down to a $25-an-hour adjusted rate when she considered the long work hours.

Christine Ji/Kenneth Tan, Alexander Spatari/Getty Images, Abanti Chowdhury/BI

My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has helped my career.

Tech Insider
Taylor J. Swift headshot.
Taylor J. Swift said he has to work to get people to take him seriously in his political job but he likes his name.

Courtesy of Taylor J. Swift

I'm a New York real-estate agent who's not worried about losing guaranteed commission. Here's what I'm doing to replace those funds.

Tech Insider
Mukul Lalchandani is sitting and smiling in his living room.

Courtesy of Mukul Lalchandani

I got a job and immediately knew it wasn't a good fit. I quit in less than a year to take care of my mental health.

Tech Insider
Basant Shenouda headshot standing outdoors.
Basant Shenouda said her toxic job taught her what to look for in a career and company.

Courtesy of Basant Shenouda

I went from a Big Tech job to folding clothes at a retail store. My new role gave me confidence and joy when I needed it the most.

Tech Insider
Photo collage featuring Hady Mendez, a retail shopping cart, a cursor, and an

Criss Cross; Alyssa Powell/BI

I was laid off from Lyft and it was a relief. Here's exactly how I used my severance to land somewhere better.

Tech Insider
Ziwei Li
Ziwei Li

Courtesy of Ziwei Li

I supercommute every week from New York City to Ann Arbor for work. I have to pay my own way, but I love getting to enjoy the benefits of both cities.

Tech Insider
Susan Miller at University of Michigan football game with three students wearing school merchandise.
Susan Miller enjoys living in New York and teaching in Michigan.

Courtesy of Susan Miller

I built a tiny house in my parents' backyard and lived rent-free for 5 years. It helped me save money to see the world — and taught me how to live simply.

Tech Insider
Mckean Matson's tiny home in her parents' backyard.
Mckean Matson built a 350-square-foot tiny home in her parents' backyard.

Courtesy of Mckean Matson

I worked for Beyoncé for a year. She wasn't a diva and wasn't passive — it was a master class in digital strategy

Tech Insider
Photo collage featuring Marcus Collins, Beyoncé, a laptop, and three little bees representing the Beehive
Marcus Collins oversaw Beyoncé's digital ads and social media for a year.

Marcus Collins; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Parkwood; Alyssa Powell/BI

I steered ships like the Dali for 13 years. Entering and leaving a port is extremely challenging — here's what should have been done in Baltimore.

Tech Insider
The remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a container ship on Tuesday.
The remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a container ship on Tuesday.

Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images

Subscribe to manseen-logan