I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch — but taught me not to take cuts personally.

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Meghan Soman was laid off from the same company twice.

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I quit the golden handcuffs of Big Tech for an AI startup. It's not for everyone, but here's why I know I made the right choice.

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Kendall Rankin
Kendall Rankin says the startup lifestyle might not work for everyone.

Kendall Rankin

I left my corporate career to start a cleaning business 5 years ago. I still don't take a salary, but my family is doing much better off.

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Burgess Heberer started his business 5 years ago and 6 weeks later left his job to pursue it full-time.

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A former investment banker who changed careers has 3 tips if you're considering switching industries

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Angie Chen quit her investment banking job after one year and now works in marketing.

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A social worker who quit to become a life coach explains how she made a career pivot that quintupled her salary

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Dr. Kiki Ramsey

Dr. Kiki Ramsey

I'm an Amazon manager who found out I was on a Focus PIP after helping an employee

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An Amazon manager said they sought to go on leave after trying to help a direct report.

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6 signs you'll be a 'late bloomer' in your career — and how to set yourself up for a strong second act

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Don't try to turn your passion into a job or pay for private school, says business guru Scott Galloway

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Scott Galloway, lecturer in marketing at New York University.

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I quit my job as a lawyer after 14 years to become a matchmaker. Law was a dark world to live in, and I'm forever glad I switched careers.

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Ann Parnes is the founder of After Hello Matchmaking in New Orleans.

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A woman quit her stressful tech job and was diagnosed with ADHD. Here's how she turned the diagnosis into a new, fulfilling career.

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Megan Glennie
Megan Glennie quit her tech job and became an ADHD coach.

Megan Glennie

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