I'm one of the oldest moms at my kid's elementary school. I no longer feel the need to dress a certain way or volunteer for everything.

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As an older mom, I no longer feel the need to volunteer for every event at my kids's school.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that people who are worried about the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market should become well-versed in the technology.

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I took a 6-month sabbatical after working for 10 years. I dreaded going back to work but returned as a better employee.

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I'm a high school educator. I wish parents stayed active through school events.

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I'm 38, and one of my closest friends is 72. We have more in common than you might think.

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Sarah Klein met her friend Carolyn while volunteering with FriendshipWorks.

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I take my wife and 5 kids with me to war zones as a crisis volunteer. People think I'm crazy, but we work as a family.

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Daniel Beiler and his family in Idaho.

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If you get laid off, one of the first things you should do is volunteer

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According to one recruiter, volunteering when you're out of work can help structure your day and put the challenges you're facing in context.

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