I took a 50% paycut when I got laid off from Meta and started a coaching business. The transition was hard, but I feel better all around.

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"I'm building a life I don't need to escape," says Chikara Kennedy, who launched a coaching business and moved to Mexico after her Meta layoff.

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Only one US state pays teachers an average of 6 figures. See how much teachers make in every state.

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Teacher instructing students at Price Elementary School in Anaheim, California.
California pays teachers the highest average salary in the country.

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A compensation coach explains why she thinks negotiating via email is the smarter move

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Sara Perelli-Minetti runs an executive compensation coaching company and suggests candidates use live calls to gather context when negotiating salaries.

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I live in Houston and earn $285,000 each year. Here's how I plan to save more than half my income this year.

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Houston resident, Morgan S., said she's working, budgeting, and investing to retire early with $1.3 million.

Jamie Lim

24 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't

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Laura Alber, chief executive officer of Williams-Sonoma Inc., during a panel session on day three of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber was the highest-paid retail CEO last year.

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Meryl Streep turned down 'The Devil Wears Prada' to try to double her salary. It taught her a lesson about negotiating.

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Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada."

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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
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

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