I got laid off from Meta as a low performer. I wish people told me to budget, downsize, and create a plan immediately.

Tech Insider : Business
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Brittney Ball says it's important to create an action plan immediately after your layoff.

Brittney Ball

I'm an immigration lawyer trying to keep up with the visa chaos. Laid-off tech workers are in a particularly tough spot — here's what you need to know.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Tehmina Watson advises work visa holders to immediately gather documents proving their economic benefit to the US.

Tahmina Watson

I've landed jobs and a pay raise using the same 5-minute interview slideshow since 2018. Here's what's in it.

Tech Insider : Business
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Kendall McGill

I left Google to pursue an MBA. I think higher education is still worth the investment in the age of AI.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Style
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Tennessee Watt says her MBA program is helping her to build a portfolio business.

Tennessee Watt

I lost my flight attendant job when Spirit shut down. I've had to manage my emotions and am hopeful I'll find new work soon.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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Julian Richardson says he always knew that Spirit's closure was a possibility.

Julian Richardson

I graduated college this week without a job lined up. It feels like everyone else has their future figured out except me.

Tech Insider : Business
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Annie Tran says she feels like the only person in her circle without a postgrad job.

Annie Tran

I moved to Canada after 30 years in the US. I enjoyed my career there, but retirement feels safer and more content here.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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Maureen McMahon says she feels content as a retiree in Canada.

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I skipped college for trade school. Now I have a job I love that won't be replaced by AI.

Tech Insider : Business
Baylee Frankovich on the job as an HVAC service technician

Baylee Frankovich

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices — I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology
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Ahmed Ahres says living in San Francisco makes him feel like anything is possible.

Ahmed Ahres

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Technology
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Biohack Miami hosted its first-ever wellness event in San Francisco on April 11th.

Tess Martinelli

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