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I was laid off at 56 and took a 60% pay cut to land my next role — the biggest thing I feel is anger

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 07:06

Tech Insider : Business

Christina Jones says many older job-seekers want an opportunity to continue doing what they love.

Christina Jones

Careers, as-told-to, Unemployment, lay-off, job-hunt, job-searching, career-in-50s

I left my job as a software engineer to be a baker. I joke that I threw my master's down the drain, but my choice has paid off.

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:12

Tech Insider : Business

Sabrina Lim says her biggest challenge has been figuring out new ways to market her products.
Sabrina Lim

Careers, as-told-to, quitting-tech, quit-job, Quitting, quitting-corporate, small-business-owner

I quit my job at 53 and feel like I can breathe again. My advice to older job hunters: Know your value.

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 05:12

Tech Insider : Business

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Cicero, a 54-year-old sales representative in New Jersey. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, as-told-to, career-change, career-in-50s, female-breadwinner, still-in-the-game, how-to-quit-job

We're married and run separate businesses. We have weekly meetings, communicate often, and protect date nights.

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 09:15

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Darnah Thompson and her husband — Vic and Darnah Thompson share their tips for other entrepreneurial couples.
Jordan Vonderhaar for BI

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I'm a career coach. Here's the 4-hour burnout-proof job-search strategy I recommend.

Sun, 06/28/2026 - 07:41

Tech Insider : Business

Career coach Emily Worden.

Emily Worden

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I left Google after making nearly $1M in a year. Fears about layoffs and missing out on the AI boom gave me the push.

Sun, 06/28/2026 - 07:15

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Yousuf Imran left Google in April to start an AI company after earning nearly $1 million last year.
Yousuf Imran

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, Careers, google, big-tech, AI

I'm giving up on the job market and going back to school to become a nurse. At 45, I wish I'd done this sooner.

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 05:14

Tech Insider : Business

Kristy Layden photo — Kristy Layden says her Botox injector inspired the idea of becoming a nurse.
Kristy Layden

Careers, as-told-to, Unemployed, job-market, job-hunt, laid-off, nursing

I'm 56 and struggling to find a job. I think employers can sense my desperation, but I wish they knew how capable I am.

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 05:17

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old based in Toronto. It's been edited for length and clarity.

My daughter says, "Don't worry, Mom, you'll get a job. I've seen your résumé, you're great." I don't think my daughter realizes the effect that my age, 56, has on my confidence and finding work.

Careers, as-told-to, Unemployed, job-searching, career-in-50s, 50s, Unemployment

I got to work closely with Clive Davis. His '3-legged stool' lesson has stayed with me through my career.

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 18:16

Tech Insider : Business

David Schulhof and Clive Davis co-produced the documentary "The Soundtrack of Our Lives."
David Schulhof

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I went viral on TikTok making $100 a day for 100 days by testing different side hustles — only 3 were worth sticking with

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Jackie Mitchell selfie — Jackie Mitchell says side hustles helped her and her husband pay the down payment on their first home.
Jackie Mitchell

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