I lied on my résumé to get a better-paying job — and I think others should do the same

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The employee said that lying on their résumé "made a world of difference in my quality of life."

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I made $2 million in revenue selling my study notes. Here's how I grew my business into merch, brand deals, and YouTube.

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Stephanee Beggs.

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Our family is living on a four-bedroom boat while cruising the eastern seaboard for a year. It's not like the 'fabulous lifestyles of the rich and famous' that might come to mind.

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The Boomershines have lived on their 56-foot boat since May 2022.

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My company is making us go back to the office 2 days a week to boost morale — but no one wants to be there

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Some employers are calling workers back to the office, which means a return to commuting.

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I'm a 22-year-old business owner working 2 jobs while going to school and I'm really tired of my generation being called lazy

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I Am Candle Co. owner Arielle Artist
The 22-year-old business owner has navigated the balancing act of her busy work life, and she's not OK with being labeled as a lazy Gen Zer.

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I'm a cart girl on a Las Vegas golf course who makes $500 in tips a day. I always have fun, but sometimes the attention goes too far.

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Cassie Holland.

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I'm a celebrity photographer. I captured the true nightlife-energy of famous people and refused to sell photos to paparazzi.

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Mark Hunter broke into the industry covering the nightlife of many celebrities in the early 2000s.

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I swear by ChatGPT as a recruiter. Here's how it saves me 10 hours a week and helps me hire the best candidates.

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Jasmine Cheng created her own recruiting firm and uses ChatGPT to help her clients find job candidates.

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I made $127,000 selling PowerPoint templates after my TikTok went viral. Here's how I turned views into sales in 6 months.

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Creator and student athlete Jakob Welle Smogeli is now focusing on how he can scale his six-figure presentation business in a healthy way.

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I'm work at a car dealership and sell 20 cars a month. Here's what buyers need to know to get the best deal.

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Lindsberg Pettway
Lindsberg Pettway Jr. is a car sales manager at Feldman Chevrolet in Michigan. He has created a brand around getting customers a "4Real Deal."

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