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I'm a Gen Zer who moved to London from the US. I wouldn't recommend it if you're used to American salaries and social life.

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 05:09

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Gladys Nkengasong wears a black dress and coat and stands on a London street. A building behind her has a a Union Jack flag hanging from it. — Gladys Nkengasong moved to the UK from Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021.
Courtesy of Gladys Nkengasong

Real Estate, Travel, Moving, Relocation, uk-vs-us, London, Atlanta

I studied to be a surgeon, but I became an electrician instead. I have no regrets.

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 06:49

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Lexis Czumak-Abreu — Lexis Czumak-Abreu said being an electrician is physically demanding.
Courtesy of Lexis Czumak-Abreu

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, gen-z, medicine, electrician

I moved to the US at 16 and went from fast food delivery driver to making $3 million a year. Here's how I did it.

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 05:05

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Chef Andres Mendez is a chef for Cook Unity.

Cook Unity

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Chef, cooking, dishwasher, Careers

I'm moving out of Texas after 60 years there. The culture has changed and big tech firms have made Austin too expensive.

Sun, 05/12/2024 - 07:09

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Flora Batts and her husband. — Flora Batts and her husband, who are moving to Pennsylvania after becoming fed up with aspects of living in Texas.
Courtesy of Flora Batts

Real Estate, Austin, Texas, housing-affordability, home-prices, Moving, Relocation

I live in a bunker with no oven or windows, but it's worth it to save $2,000 a month

Sat, 05/11/2024 - 07:04

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Caitlin J. in the doorway of her underground bunker. — Caitlin J. in the doorway of her underground bunker.
Courtesy of Caitlin J.

Real Estate, housing-affordability, home-prices, Bunkers, Renters, as-told-to

I work in Norway, one of the most productive countries in the world. Here's why – and how our work differs from the US.

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 06:41

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The Oslo Norway Harbor is situated on the Oslo Fjord in Oslo, Norway. — Kenyeres Zsolt/Shutterstock

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, Norway, Productivity, CEOs, oslo

I worked at Amazon, Tesla, SAP, Salesforce, and Meta. Here's what I do 24 hours before a big interview.

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 20:25

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Hemant Pandey at Meta offices — Hemant Pandey joined Meta in 2021 after working at other tech firms.
Hemant Pandey

Careers, Tech, job-interviews, career-advice, big-tech, as-told-to

I was a tech DINK. Our double income helped me quit my 9-to-5 — but now the glory days are over.

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 06:09

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Left: Natalie Fischer and her husband embracing. Right: Fischer and her husband standing next two two elephants. — Fischer said not having kids has given her and her husband the freedom to travel.
Courtesy of Natalie Fischer.

Careers, Tech, dink, dinkwa-ds, Tech, content-creation, contributor-2024

I've been offered every job I've interviewed for. Here are 5 questions I ask interviewers.

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 05:27

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A woman posing for a photo, sitting on the floor and smiling. — Kendal Lindstrom.
Courtesy Kendal Lindstrom

Careers, Careers, job-interview, job-interview-tips, as-told-to

I worked at SpaceX where Elon Musk was a cubicle away. At Elon's companies, it's add value or leave.

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 05:21

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Employees at SpaceX — CHANDAN KHANNA/Getty Images

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, spacex, Musk, compliance, Rockets

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