I have 18 years of experience in PR. My job applications still go unanswered.

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I worked as an undercover ATF agent for 25 years. Reentering normal life was harder than infiltrating biker gangs.

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  • Frank D'alesio infiltrated criminal organizations as an ATF agent for 25 years.
  • He says that balancing undercover work and family life was challenging.
  • His family got used to him not being around, and it was hard to re-establish those connections.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Frank D'alesio, a former agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives who spent 25 years infiltrating criminal organi

McKinsey has expanded its leadership training program for top brass, which includes coaching by Navy SEALs

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McKinsey said its top leaders are facing heightened pressure, as geopolitical tensions rise and AI reshapes business.

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I burned out as a manager at Microsoft — then got laid off. Nearly 3 years later, I'm still looking for work.

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Karena Plepel

Karena Plepel

Is it better to be laid off in person or remotely? You tell us.

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New research suggests that longer-tenured employees have seen wage growth since ChatGPT launched. It also says getting a foot in the door is harder for young career-seekers.

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How AI is helping solo founders make their first hires

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Katerine Pomerantz, the founder of Money Storyteller (L), and Danielle Nazinitsky, the founder of Decode Real Estate.

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Going viral saved my bakery, but it's never been about the money for me

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Jatee Kearsley is the owner and pastry chef of Je T'aime Patisserie.

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I took a pay cut so I could live a calmer life. It was worth it, but affording city life became more difficult.

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The author (not pictured) struggled to live in London after taking a pay cut.

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I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

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Olivia Zhang started her nonprofit at 14.

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I'm an engineer who hasn't touched code in months. I'm excited about AI, but sometimes I worry about my future.

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Rohan Gore said he hasn't coded since December.

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