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I work in Norway, one of the most productive countries in the world. Here's why – and how our work differs from the US.

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 06:41

The Oslo Norway Harbor is situated on the Oslo Fjord in Oslo, Norway. — Kenyeres Zsolt/Shutterstock

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, Norway, Productivity, CEOs, oslo

I worked at Amazon, Tesla, SAP, Salesforce, and Meta. Here's what I do 24 hours before a big interview.

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 20:25

Hemant Pandey at Meta offices — Hemant Pandey joined Meta in 2021 after working at other tech firms.
Hemant Pandey

Careers, Tech, job-interviews, career-advice, big-tech, as-told-to

I was a tech DINK. Our double income helped me quit my 9-to-5 — but now the glory days are over.

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 06:09

Left: Natalie Fischer and her husband embracing. Right: Fischer and her husband standing next two two elephants. — Fischer said not having kids has given her and her husband the freedom to travel.
Courtesy of Natalie Fischer.

Careers, Tech, dink, dinkwa-ds, Tech, content-creation, contributor-2024

I've been offered every job I've interviewed for. Here are 5 questions I ask interviewers.

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 05:27

A woman posing for a photo, sitting on the floor and smiling. — Kendal Lindstrom.
Courtesy Kendal Lindstrom

Careers, Careers, job-interview, job-interview-tips, as-told-to

I worked at SpaceX where Elon Musk was a cubicle away. At Elon's companies, it's add value or leave.

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 05:21

Employees at SpaceX — CHANDAN KHANNA/Getty Images

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, spacex, Musk, compliance, Rockets

I quit my finance job and became an Airbnb host in Italy. I have no regrets about choosing happiness over money.

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 05:10

Anton Govor.

Courtesy of GardaDoma

Careers, BI-freelancer, EY, finance, ernst-young, AirBnB, airbnb-hosting

I was laid off from my job at a fancy convenience store chain when it suddenly shuttered. My final shift felt like 'The Purge.'

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 14:06

Declan Rhodes said his last day at Foxtrot felt like — Declan Rhodes said his last day at Foxtrot felt like the horror movie "The Purge."
Courtesy of Declan Rhodes

Careers, foxtrot, Layoffs, convenience-stores, as-told-to

I earn $150K a year as a creator on OnlyFans. I work 9-hour days, 7 days a week.

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 11:30

A woman wearing a blue, off-the-shoulder dress — Lauren Spencer earns $150K a year on OnlyFans
Courtesy of Lauren Spencer

Careers, as-told-to, Feet, OnlyFans

I use my psychic powers to help corporations make money. My best ideas have earned me more than $500,000.

Sun, 05/05/2024 - 05:37

Kate Tomas, spiritual advisor to hedge funds, businesses, and Hollywood stars. — Kate Tomas says she never wanted to be a psychic, but she's turned her powers into a business advising clients from finance to Hollywood.
Kate Tomas

finance, culture, Entertainment, as-told-to, psychics, hedge-funds, finance

I'm using AI to 'read' my paintings and help me compose music. Here's how I do it.

Sat, 05/04/2024 - 13:33

Shane Guffogg — Shane Guffogg said AI helped him "unlock the musicality" in his paintings.
Soni Mei Images

AI, Tech, as-told-to, AI, art, synesthesia, Music

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