I experienced 'quiet cracking' 15 years ago, before it was a buzzword. It's extremely self-destructive behavior.

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Fifteen years ago, Kevin Ford was stuck in an unhappy job. He now identifies with the "quiet cracking" trend.

Kevin Ford

I had 12 jobs over 22 years at Microsoft. Here's what it taught me about finding my ideal job.

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After a long career at Microsoft, Brieanne Yuchasz is now a career coach.

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I found a new job within 2 months of being put on a layoff list. Five actions helped me transition smoothly and quickly.

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This tech worker shared the five actions that led him to his dream role after being put on his old company's layoff list.

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I moved from Chicago to Spain. It's harder to be an entrepreneur here, but I work less and still have a great life.

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Giovanna Gonzalez in front of the Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe.
Gonzalez in front of the Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe.

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I'm a psychiatrist who has treated 12 patients with 'AI psychosis' this year. Watch out for these red flags.

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Dr. Keith Sakata stands in front of a tree.
Dr. Keith Sakata

Keith Sakata

My 14-year-old created a non-toxic plush toy. He was worried about his younger sister.

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Steven Cyr and his family
Steven Cyr's son Colton invented a doll for his little sister to play with.

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I pivoted my tech career to focus on AI. Now I make $6,400 a week — but I care more about staying relevant than the money.

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Mostofa Shakib wearing a yellow Snapchat hoodie
Shakib now works as a contractor for an AI-driven recruitment company.

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Underperformers at work are getting squeezed out. Here are 4 ways to bulletproof your job from the AI revolution.

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Asian woman using AI apps at home
CEO Daniel Snell says the best way for employees to bulletproof their jobs from the AI revolution is to get really engaged with AI.

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I earn over $260,000 as a CEO, but I'm still a HENRY. Big titles don't always mean big wealth.

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Shaun Michael Lewis.

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I'm a real estate agent who thought I was too smart to fall for a scam. Then I almost sold a $200,000 lot to a fraudster.

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Adam Pretorius.

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