I got my doctorate while raising my 3 and 5-year-old kids. Here are 5 ways I juggled it all and stayed sane.

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The author raised her kids while getting her doctorate.

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I'm a manager who has put several people on performance improvement plans. Here's why you should see it as a positive opportunity.

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A PIP can be viewed an opportunity.

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My husband and I were excited to take a trip to Europe after becoming empty nesters. But I struggled to let go of work.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to disconnect from work in Venice.

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I'm an entrepreneur who fixed my burnout by treating myself to a business retreat where I did absolutely nothing

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The author, not pictured, went on a business retreat where she did nothing.

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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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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 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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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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