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I moved to Canada to escape corporate America. My nervous system is better off, but there are certain things I miss.

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business

Hayet Yasmine Chebbi — Chebbi says the hustle culture of corporate America wasn't sustainable for her well-being.
Hayet Yasmine Chebbi

Real Estate, Careers, as-told-to, ex-pat, moving-to-canada, moving-abroad, leaving-the-us

I founded my company while sailing around the world on a boat. It made $20 million in revenue last year.

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 14:41

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Technology

Luke Barwikowski on his sailboat — Luke Barwikowski founded his company while sailing through New Zealand.
Courtesy of Luke Barwikowski

Careers, Travel, as-told-to, health, health-freelancer, Nomad, Millionaire

I've been in the same job for 14 years. When I broke my tibia, my boss came to my house and brought me food and money.

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 06:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Selfie of Maelin Mejias behind the counter at Summit Diner. — Maelin Mejias behind the counter at Summit Diner with her boss, Jim Greberis, behind her on the phone.
Courtesy of Maelin Mejias

Careers, video-to-text, diner, american-diner, economy, new-jersey, as-told-to

I don't watch TV. I don't watch movies. I just apply for jobs.

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 05:42

Tech Insider : Business

Scott Thomas — Scott Thomas has been applying for jobs in hopes of re-entering the corporate world.
Courtesy Scott Thomas

Careers, Careers, job-search, job-searching, as-told-to, changing-workplace-big-bet

I'm a fintech cofounder. Job interviews are like a first date, and they should last about 6.5 minutes.

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 05:35

Tech Insider : Business

Garima Shah standing in white outfit — Garima Shah said she typically asks three questions in succession to job candidates.
Garima Shah

Careers, as-told-to, interviews, fin-tech, CEOs, changing-workplace-big-bet

I'm a psychology professor turned AI consultant. Here's how I help companies stop AI from being a 'yes-man.'

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business

Leigh Coney — Leigh Coney says AI experiences the same biases that humans face.
Leigh Coney

AI, Tech, as-told-to, AI, chat-gpt, Chatbot, ai-prompts

I've worked in Big Four consulting and Big Tech. Both were stressful, but I know which I'd pick if I restarted my career.

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 06:50

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel

Mandy Liu in front of a stone wall. — Mandy Liu worked at EY for two years and at Meta for three years.
Courtesy of Mandy Liu

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2025, beacon-industries-big-bet, Consulting, big-tech, EY

I've been job searching for over 2 years while raising a child. Here's why I still turned down an offer.

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 06:05

Tech Insider : Business

Julie Jordan-Wade selfie — Julie Jordan-Wade said she can barely afford anything after being out of work for two years.
Julie Jordan-Wade

Careers, job-offer, gen-x, job-hunt, changing-workplace-big-bet, as-told-to

I was a leader at Google and Microsoft. I thought my traumatic brain injury would hurt my career, but instead it made me stronger.

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style

A woman with long dark hair and glasses smiles while sitting against a white brick wall. She is wearing a black outfit, jewelry, and a watch, resting one arm on her knee. — Naseem Rochette was run over by a car in 2018. This changed the way she could function in Big Tech leadership.
Courtesy of Naseem Rochette

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, neurodivergent, Microsoft, google, car-accident

I hosted my own 'living funeral.' Doctors don't think I'll make it to the holidays and I wanted to see all my loved ones again.

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:04

Tech Insider : Business, Style

A woman in a strappy silver gown — April Fenk organized her own "living funeral."
Courtesy of Momento Foundation

health, as-told-to, Cancer, Parenting, health, Funeral, Children

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