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I retrained as a plumber after being laid off from my media job and becoming a mom. I love the flexibility.

Sat, 06/22/2024 - 05:57

Photos of a British woman who decided to retrain as a plumber after she had her child — R.J. Fenton, 40, opted to reskill as a plumber after she became a single mom during the pandemic.
R. J. Fenton

Careers, as-told-to, Careers, Jobs, Parenting

I married Jason Kelce. Fame changed how I parent but I refuse to let it affect my marriage.

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 06:05

Photo of Kylie Kelce. — Courtesy of Kylie Kelce; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, jason-kelce, kylie-kelce, bi-illustration

I left the US for Australia. Here are the differences I've spotted in the culture and job market.

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 05:58

Left: Aolin Xu. Right: Sydney skyline — Xu is a dual citizen of the US and Australia.
Courtesy of Chloe Cheung; Gallo Images/Getty Images

Real Estate, Relocation, Australia, College, student-debt, cultural-differences, as-told-to

My husband and I used a 'Cinderella' rule to limit our kids' screen time. We don't regret it.

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 15:44

top of a clock showing 1 minute to midnight — In the Estrada household, the internet disappeared at midnight.
Dragon Claws/Getty Images

Parenting, Science, Kids, screen-time, Teens, Internet, Phones

I quit bartending at Twin Peaks to start my marketing career. Within 3 years, I was a CMO earning double my former income.

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 05:05

a woman in a black outfit standing in a brown field — Brittany Betts is a marketing professional in Nashville.
Dahlia Orchid Photography

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Server, bartender, Bartending, twin-peaks

I was shocked to be laid off from my tech job — but I quickly realized it was a dream come true

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 05:02

Tech Insider : Travel

Lucas Frischmann has worked in tech for over 20 years.

TOMAS TOTH_THE CATCHLIIGHT

Careers, snap, Snapchat, Layoffs, laid-off, contributor-2024, BI-freelancer

I run a 7-figure online business and half my sales come from TikTok. Here's how I'm preparing for the worst if the app gets banned.

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 08:08

Online business owners who rely on TikTok to generate sales are preparing for the worst in the face of a ban.

iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

Retail, as-told-to, contributor-2024, tiktok, Ban, online-business, rebecca-zisser

I weighed 434 and my doctor said I could die. I lost 163 pounds by riding a stationary bike and focusing on portions and lean proteins.

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 07:39

A man before and after losing a substantial amount of weight. — August Miller, left, at 434 pounds and, right, at 271 pounds today.
Courtesy of August Miller.

health, Parenting, as-told-to, health, weight-loss, exercise, weight-watchers

I help tired moms take care of their newborns at night on top of my day job. It's hard but rewarding work.

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 05:00

A mother and a baby in its cot — Jessica Hall said it was rewarding to help parents who were struggling to balance caring for newborns and returning to work.
Pekic/Getty Images

Careers, contributor-2024, as-told-to, Parenting, nursing

I wear bold outfits and my natural Afro to the office. People who say Gen Z can't dress for the workplace are wrong — we just do things differently.

Tue, 06/18/2024 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Style

a woman takes a mirror selfie — Maya Penn.
Courtesy of Maya Penn

Careers, BI-freelancer, Style, Fashion, gen-z, work-clothes, where-to-buy-work-clothes

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