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I was the only male student in my class at a school for nannies. I've wanted to be one since I was 14.

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 07:17

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Norland College male nanny posing for photo — Ike Robin knew he wanted a nanny since he was 14.
Gareth Iwan Jones Photographer

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, nanny

I grew up undocumented in a red state. I now have my dream career after receiving DACA — but my childhood was full of fear.

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 06:49

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Left: Quiroz and his wife. Right: Quiroz with his wife and two kids. — Quiroz and his wife work at the same hospital in Texas.
Javier Quiroz

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, DACA, undocumented-immigration, nursing

After 20 years in the finance industry I felt depressed and anxious — until I started microdosing. It helped me see how I was holding myself back.

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 05:53

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Peggy Van de Plassche had been on the personal development treadmill for years before she tried microdosing.

Peggy Van de Plassche

health, Microdosing, psilocybin, finance, as-told-to, mental-health

I'm a millennial who lives alone in a tiny house in the countryside. I don't feel like I'm missing out on city life.

Sun, 09/29/2024 - 20:14

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The exterior of a cottage in the countryside in the Netherlands. — Nikky de Graaf lives in a cottage in the countryside.
Nikky de Graaf.

Real Estate, as-told-to, rural-living, countryside, Family, tiny-house

I moved to Germany from the US with 4 kids. Here, I have a lot more time for myself.

Sun, 09/29/2024 - 20:02

Tech Insider : Travel

Children in front of the Berlin Wall — Robbins and her family relocated to Berlin in May last year.
Celia Robbins

Parenting, Travel, Real Estate, as-told-to, Parenting, Berlin, Germany

My kids cage-dived with sharks on vacation. People may judge my parenting, but I don't want my children to live in fear.

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 07:49

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

The Hambrick family by a waterfall in Idaho. — The Hambrick family have been on many adventures together.
The Traveling Child

Travel, Parenting, Parenting, Travel, travel-adventure, extreme-tourism, Children

I'm a former FBI agent and cybersecurity expert. Here are 5 things everyone should do to outsmart online criminals.

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 07:34

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A man (former FBI agent Jason Hogg) stands wearing a white polo shirt with arms folded against a brick wall. — Some safety measures are so simple we sometimes forget to take them at all, says former FBI agent Jason Hogg.
Jason Hogg

Tech, as-told-to, news-uk, Cybersecurity

I'm a Californian who moved to Texas for a shot at the American dream. I moved back after 2 ½ years, but I miss Texas.

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 06:38

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A photo of Kim Wilkerson smiling next to a photo of the American flag and texas flag flying over the austin city capital — Kimberly Wilkerson left California for Austin in 2022.
Courtesy of Kimberly Wilkerson/Getty Images

Real Estate, Texas, California, as-told-to

I've had 4 jobs in 4 years. I mastered the pivot regardless of the circumstances, and now I've found success on my own.

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 04:01

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Megan Lieu worked at four companies in the last four years.

Megan Lieu

Tech, Careers, as-told-to, job-hopping, Careers

I'm a multimillionaire, but I'm not leaving my kids any cash inheritance. I think it would be a mistake to make them wealthy.

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 05:52

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George Appling smiling and sitting at a restaurant. — George Appling had $1 million in the bank by the age of 36.
Courtesy of George Appling

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, Millionaire, Inheritance

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