I got laid off from Snap after 20 years in tech. I was shocked but quickly became excited.

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Lucas Frischmann has worked in tech for over 20 years.

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I was laid off and then got in a bad car crash. It was a dark time, but now I'm glad it happened.

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Krystal Cano got accepted into a program at MIT in June.

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My husband retired 5 years ago and I still run my own business. Our schedules are different, but we make it work.

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Ruth Furman still runs her own business while her husband retired five years ago.

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I'm quitting my job at a big tech company to travel. Hustle culture is overrated — I'm taking a year off.

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A project manager at a big tech firm is putting her burgeoning career on hold to focus on her mental health.

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I created Løci, the sneaker brand loved by Nicki Minaj, after quitting my job in finance. Here's how I did it.

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Nicki Minaj has a collection with Løci and has invested in the company.

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My husband and I divorced after 2 years of marriage. We started dating again, but we won't re-marry.

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Anu Verma and Rob with their son

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I work at Yellowstone National Park. I have free room and board, 3-day weekends, and unlimited access to the park.

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A photo of me backpacking in Yellowstone National Park.

Josie Weaver

I lived in Silicon Valley, New York, and London as a founder. If you're looking for a place to build a business, there's one clear winner.

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Amber Atherton currently lives in San Francisco.

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I'm a matchmaker for ultrawealthy men and charge up to $350K for my services. I give all my clients the same advice.

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Christiana Maxion says the best men often don't know how to sell themselves on dating apps.

Shyrell Tamayo

I've been to North Korea more than 180 times. Here's how tourists can stay out of trouble.

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Inside North Korea and South Korea's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Panmunjom, 2002. [ONLY LICENSED FOR USE IN THIS ARTICLE]
South Korean and US military personnel steps away from Simon on his first visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in 2002. He says they didn't say hello when greeted.

Simon Cockerell

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