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I'm a 26-year-old software engineer making $75,000, and still dream of becoming a professional e-sports athlete. Here's how I balance work and my gaming endeavors

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 07:44

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Andy Andersin Collins sitting at a desk playing valorant — Andy "Andersin" Collins participating in the Windy City Valorant Open at Belong Gaming Arena in Schaumberg, IL.
Courtesy of Holly Clemens

Careers, as-told-to, valorant, esports, counter-strike

I moved from California to Portugal as a single mom of 2. Here people actually care about kids.

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 06:28

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Mom with two kids playing at the beach — The American mom moved with her two daughters from California to Portugal
Courtesy of the author

Real Estate, Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer

I'm a millennial who manages Gen Zs. Here are 4 things my youngest employees have taught me.

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 06:11

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One image of a team of five people with a window in the backdrop — Hannah Tooker with her Gen Z colleagues
Courtesy of Mitchell Sauve

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, gen-z, gen-z-workers, Millennials, office-life

I quit medicine for an entry-level corporate job. I felt behind but didn't have the passion to become a low-paid doctor.

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 06:07

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Photo collage of Salaha Ashraf with a stethoscope, and an office. — Salah Ashraf went into an entry-level job at an aerospace company after finishing med school.
Assembly/Getty Images; Salaha Ashraf; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI

Careers, contributor-2024, as-told-to, nhs, medical-students, HR, career-change

I work from a cruise ship for 3 months a year. Here's how I stay productive at sea.

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 05:04

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a man takes a selfie on a cruise ship — Walter Biscardi on the Oceania Sirena in December 2023.
Walter Biscardi

Careers, BI-freelancer, cruise-ships, cruising, remote-work, remote-workers, WiFi

I moved from Florida to southern Portugal. The weather is better, and the culture is amazing.

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:44

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A man holding a glass with the ocean in the background. — Andrew Ibrahim moved to southern Portugal from Florida in 2023.
Courtesy of Andrew Ibrahim.

Real Estate, Relocation, Portugal, Europe, Florida, south-florida, housing-cost

I'm a Finnish CEO. Here's what it's like running a company in the happiest country on earth.

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 05:08

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Helsinki Finland — Miemo Penttinen/Getty Images

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, Finland, CEOs, employee, Manager

I work in the Alaska mining industry. I sometimes get paid in gold, but the job comes with long hours and grueling conditions.

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 13:56

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Justin Peterson selfie — Rotational work in Alaska is like FIFO in Australia — but it's not always glamorous.
Justin Peterson

Careers, as-told-to, gold-mining, Mining

I'm a former JP Morgan exec who now works to distribute basic income payments to those in need. Here's why I do it.

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 06:31

Tech Insider : Economy

Wole Coaxum. — Wole Coaxum.
Courtesy of MoCaFi.

finance, economy, as-told-to, universal-basic-income

I was put on a PIP at a top tech company. It was a much-needed kick in the butt and I was determined to overcome it.

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 05:05

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Guy looking at PIP paperwork — A performance improvement plan can be an opportunity for growth — or the end of your time at a company.
PeopleImages/Getty, Tyler Le/BI

Careers, tyler-le, bi-illustration, BI-freelancer, as-told-to, Tech, Pip

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