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I'm a Google technical program manager. This is how AI has transformed my job.

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 14:14

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Karanveer Anand smiling in green button down with cityscape behind him, wide angle — Karanveer Anand has worked as a technical program manager at Google for the last three years and has seen the AI revolution unfold at the company.
Karanveer Anand

Tech, AI, as-told-to, AI, google

I quit Goldman Sachs to be a stay-at-home dad. More men should look after the kids so women can have careers.

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 08:10

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Pranshu Dwivedi with his wife and daughter. — Pranshu Dwivedi (right) left his job at Goldman Sachs in February 2024.
Pranshu Dwivedi

Parenting, Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024

I've dated tech bros who treat dating like they're working on a startup. Once I found the right one, we applied this mindset to improve our relationship.

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 05:02

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Maggie Zheng sitting on the sand at the beach — Maggie Zheng says that tech bros can be persistent and miss social cues.
Maggie Zheng

Tech, as-told-to, Dating, tech-bro, silicon-valley-culture, tech-culture, dating-in-tech

I gave more attention to my demanding job than to raising my 4 kids. I'm heartbroken over what it cost me.

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 08:11

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A moody/sad woman is collaged next to a smaller image of a husband and their child on a purple/lavender background. — Abigail DeGuzman (not pictured) prioritized her demanding job over being present for her children. Now, she's making up for lost time.
Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI

Careers, BI-freelancer, as-told-to, contributor-2024, jane-zhang, lauryn-haas, mom-guilt

My husband works abroad for 2 weeks each month while I watch the kids. The arrangement has strengthened our marriage.

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 07:39

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A husband and wife in a restaurant with chandeliers — Kalvinder Osahan and her husband, Bharminder
Courtesy of Kalvinder Osahan

Parenting, Careers, as-told-to, Relationships, Family, stay-at-home, Careers

I'm a scientist who moved to Lithuania from the US. I am less stressed and my work-life balance is so much better that I don't consider moving back any time soon.

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 06:23

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stephen knox jones outside in the snow in a blue puffy coat — Stephen Knox Jones Jr. is happier living and working in Europe than in the US.
Justinas Auskelis

Science, as-told-to, Science, Career, work-life-balance, Stress, Vacation

I'm not paying for my kids' college tuition unless they want to be doctors or lawyers. Money isn't the issue — the ROI has to be worth it.

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 15:53

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a couple takes a selfie outside — Bobby Kittleberger and his wife.
Bobby Kittleberger

finance, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, College, Tuition, college-tuition, Parenting

I lived in 2 big cities before moving back to my hometown. I can finally afford a home — and I got paid $5,000 to do it.

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:06

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A man and a woman posing for a picture. — Will Bishop and his wife, Lindsay, moved back to their hometown of Columbus, Georgia, after living in Atlanta and Nashville.
Courtesy of Will Bishop.

Real Estate, Relocation, as-told-to, Georgia, Atlanta, Nashville, housing-market

I landed a job in venture capital at 24 after changing my career path twice. Here's how I got the coveted job with a varied résumé.

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 05:00

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Lucia Polverino — Lucia Polverino, analyst at Playfair.
Lucia Polverino.

Tech, Startups, Careers, venture-capital, Careers, gen-z, Startups

I moved from the US to Spain, where life is more affordable and relaxed. I finally feel like I belong.

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 15:50

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Cepee Tabibian on a roof top in Spain. — Cepee Tabibian moved to Spain in 2015.
Courtesy of Cepee Tabibian

Real Estate, Spain, Houston, moving-abroad, living-abroad, as-told-to

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