I quit my six-figure job in New York City and now make less than $1,000 a month. I regret nothing.

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The author quit her six-figure job.

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I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

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Gerta Malaj used to help companies determine employee compensation.

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I took a pay cut so I could live a calmer life. It was worth it, but affording city life became more difficult.

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The author (not pictured) struggled to live in London after taking a pay cut.

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4 mistakes job seekers make when interviewing, according to a negotiation coach

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Jacob Warwick advises job seekers on high-stakes negotiations.

Jennifer Schuman

Block employee says the company dangled a 75% pay raise to get her to stay after layoffs — but she decided to quit

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Jack Dorsey Block CEO
Jack Dorsey

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OpenAI salaries revealed: How much the ChatGPT maker pays AI researchers, engineers, and other key roles

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OpenAI cofounder and CEO Sam Altman.

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Nvidia salaries revealed: How much the chip giant pays engineers and other key roles as its stock mints millionaires

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Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang

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Here's how much Apple CEO Tim Cook made last year

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Apple CEO Tim Cook
Tim Cook made slightly less in 2025 than he did in 2024.

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We asked you to vote on a $120K remote or $240K in-office job. The results were closer than we expected.

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365 readers answered Business Insider's survey about remote versus in-office work.

Amy Leonard; Arlton Lowry; Priya Chaudhari

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says he won't match Meta's high-flying pay packages

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Mustafa Suleyman announced Microsoft is opening an AI hub in London

PATRICK T. FALLON

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