I was happy at Apple, but I burned out after becoming a manager. I took a career break at 30 and have no regrets.

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Meredith Meyer
Meredith Meyer

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I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now — but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

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Anna Noelle Rinke said she felt like she always had to say "yes" when she worked a corporate job.

Anna Noelle Rinke

I left Florida to retire in New York City at 62. Living in a bustling city keeps me feeling young.

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A woman and a man clink glasses at a restaurant and pose for a selfie.
Karen Meadows and her husband, James.

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I was put on a PIP at Amazon and took an offer to leave. I thought finding a new job would be easy — I was wrong.

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Nicholas Jenkins
Nicholas Jenkins

Nicholas Jenkins

We bought our fixer-upper rental for $100,000 to tackle renovations. It wasn't pretty, but now it feels like home.

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Christina Sciblo bought the home she rented for years, and started fixing it up immediately.

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We spend $30,000 a year on au pairs to help with our 4 boys. It's worth it.

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The Smylie family with their last au pair, Cami.

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I've eaten caviar almost daily for 15 years, so I built a brand to bring prices down

Tech Insider : Business
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Sony Mordechai, the founder of Imperia Caviar, believes the luxury ingredient no longer has to be about exclusivity.

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I came to Jamaica to grieve the loss of my husband. Now, I'm turning the home that helped me heal into a wellness retreat.

Tech Insider : Business
A woman posing for a photo on the left, and a courtyard on the right.
Keisha Blair turned a safe haven for herself in Jamaica into a retreat for others.

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I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

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An older couple and a younger man are looking at an iPad.
Adrian Amora (right) helps seniors handle tech.

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I felt frustrated by my job search, so I decided to build my own business

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Chris Fong
Chris Fong gave up on his job search after not finding any luck. Posting online about his experience pushed him to focus on a new business.

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