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I was put on PIP and then fired from my tech job. Looking back, I deserved it.

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:21

woman at desk working illustration — Akouto Vonwogbe learned that how a job makes her feel is really important. She never felt comfortable at her job because it wasn't the right fit.
mushakesa

Careers, as-told-to, thought-leadership, jenna-gyimesi, Pip, Fired, project-management

I'm a working mom with 2 jobs. They're fulfilling, but I'm burned out and don't have a work-life balance.

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:05

a woman smiling for a photo — Dawna Jarvis is a hairstylist who founded an agency.
Courtesy of Dawna Jarvis

Careers, BI-freelancer, working-mom, Jobs, Hairstyling, business-strategy, work-life-balance

I'm a single mom and live with my 5 kids in a 1-bedroom apartment. I want to show them I'm not ashamed of our home.

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:34

Tech Insider : Economy

Leticia Colorado and family — Leticia Colorado's family.
Leticia Colorado

culture, Parenting, finance, economy, family-and-parenting, California, Apartment

I left Texas for Wisconsin and took a pay cut. It was worth it because I can now live mortgage-free.

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 06:47

James McClure and his mom at a Houston Texan game. — James McClure and his mom at a Houston Texans game.
Courtesy of James McClure

Real Estate, real-estate, Texas, Wisconsin, Austin, Moving, Migration

I'm the 28-year-old mayor of my town and I had to live at home until I could buy a house

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:51

Brandon Paulin and his wife Taryn stand outside their Maryland home. — Brandon Paulin, 28, and his wife Taryn, 26, stand outside their Maryland home.
Courtesy of Brandon Paulin

Real Estate, homebuying, as-told-to, Homeowners, Millennials

I quit my lawyer job to be a full-time travel blogger after a gap year. I love this life, but there are some downsides.

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 05:08

Tech Insider : Travel

a woman smiling on a beach — Jo Fitzsimons is a full-time travel blogger.
Courtesy of Jo Fitzsimons

Careers, BI-freelancer, Travel, Lawyer, quit-job, travel-blogging, Cruises

How to respond when you suddenly get laid off, fired, or promoted at work

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 05:01

709131431 — Matt Abrahams recommends taking a pause when receiving unexpected news.
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Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2023, thought-leadership, jenna-gyimesi, Communication, layoff

I survived the 'Miracle on the Hudson' flight that crash-landed 15 years ago. The JAL accident brings it all back.

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 05:16

Tech Insider : Travel

Passenger Diane Higgins and Captain Chelsey — Diane Higgins and Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. Higgins was a passenger on the "Miracle on the Hudson" flight, and Sullenberger was the pilot who safely landed the plane.
Courtesy of Diane Higgins

Transportation, Travel, miracle-on-the-hudson, Aviation, Airlines, as-told-to, sully-sullenberger

I'm a flight attendant as a side hustle. Combining flying with my full-time job is more realistic than I thought.

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 06:38

Arta Uma Upmale, a woman in front of a plane — Arta Uma Upmale is a social-media manager and a part-time flight attendant.
Courtesy of Arta Uma Upmale

Careers, flight-attendant, Airline, side-hustles, contributor-2024, as-told-to, freelancer-uk

I moved to Dubai from the UK and love it. Life is safer and easier here.

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 05:10

Harrison Granger moved to Dubai with his partner in 2023.

Harrison Granger / Getty Images

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, Moving, Dubai, UK, UAE, cost-of-living

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