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I was an MD at a big bank, and I retired early. Real happiness came from buying my freedom, not an expensive watch.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 19:08

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

Eric Sim is wearing a blue blazer and sitting at a bus stop. — Eric Sim, 55, spent more than 20 years in banking. The former UBS managing director says people should use their money to buy freedom, and not impress others.
Eric Sim

Careers, as-told-to, Banker, Bonus

I went from making $200,000 a year to using SNAP. Here's what I wish people knew about government assistance.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 12:10

Tech Insider : Business

Carli Michelle Wright — Courtesy of Carli Michelle Wright

Careers, health, as-told-to, health-freelancer, health, snap

I stopped waiting for 'the one' and became a single mom at 38. I only wish I'd done it sooner.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Mom and her son hold a ball — Shivani Singh works as a legal professional in Sydney.
Akshay Sammi

Parenting, as-told-to, single-parent, ivf, single-mom, working-mom, contributor-2025

I switched from a corporate career to launching an AI-native company with no tech background. I knew the time was now.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

A man smiling outdoors in front of green foliage, wearing a black zip-up jacket over a dark shirt. — Tim DeSoto was a senior director at Walmart. Now he's launching an AI-native startup.
Courtesy of Tim DeSoto

Careers, AI, AI, walmart, as-told-to, career-development, Startups

I quit my tech job to grind tree stumps. I'm outdoors, working with my hands, on my own schedule, and making a good living.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Tyler Mumford.

Courtesy of Tyler Mumford

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, blue-collar, quitting-tech, Utah, changing-workplace-big-bet

I left Google after 10 years to launch my AI startup in Tokyo. I can accomplish a lot more in Japan than in Silicon Valley.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 19:08

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style

Jad Tarifi, wearing a white shirt and suit, is posing in front of the Tokyo Tower. — Jad Tarifi, 42, joined Google in 2012 and spent nearly a decade with the search giant.
Jad Tarifi

Tech, as-told-to, google, Japan

I left a VP-level role in Big Tech and now I work with startups. It's more unpredictable, but startup life is invigorating.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 17:00

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style

Robert E. Williams sitting in a chair and smiling — Robert E Williams left a career in Big Tech after 15 years to work with startups.
Robert E. Williams

Careers, Tech, big-tech, att, Startup, Startups, quitting-job

I'm an American who moved to the 'Hamptons of England' to open a luxury deli. We serve A-listers — but locals are key.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 10:26

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

Split image of Jesse D'Ambrosi and D'Ambrosi Fine Foods — Jesse D'Ambrosi and the signage for her store, D'Ambrosi Fine Foods, in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Courtesy of Jesse D'Ambrosi/Frederick Hunt for BI

Travel, Small Business, cotswolds-2025, as-told-to, contributor-2025, the-hamptons, small-businesses

I'm the CEO of an AI company based in the US and India. Seattle and Bengaluru have pros and cons — here's how I make it work.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 06:25

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology

Left: Siddhant Masson; Right: A tech park in Bengaluru — Masson launched Wokelo AI in 2023.
Courtesy of Wokelo Inc.

AI, Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2025, Seattle, bengaluru, AI

I'm a former Amazon recruiter and this is the toughest job market I've ever seen. These 3 steps will help you stand out.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Lindsay Mustain — Lindsay Mustain, a former Amazon recruiter, said the current job market is the toughest she's seen.
Arlene Chambers Photography

Careers, Recruiter, job-search, job-advice, labor-market, changing-workplace-big-bet, as-told-to

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