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I'm still working at 80 to help my family with medical bills. Caregiving has brought me closer to my grandkids, but I don't think I'll retire.

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Noe Parenteau (right) with his sister (left)

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I was laid off by Amazon and landed a new role 2 weeks later. Here's my advice for other laid-off tech workers.

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Katie Bullon left the corporate world after her first child was born.

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I lost 200 pounds by doing hot yoga and lifting weights. I went from a 4X shirt to a medium.

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Edward Adegeye before and after losing more than 200 pounds

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I raised my grandchildren after my daughter and son-in-law died. Now 87, it wasn't how I expected retirement to be.

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Rebecca Reed raised her grandchildren.

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I spent years balancing work and family. At 49, I'm finally focusing on my career while my husband handles the household labor.

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I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

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Elliott coaches employees at startups and Big Tech companies

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