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I'm 81 and still working. It's not for the paycheck — it's part of my secret to aging well.

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 13:10

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Sports

81-year-old Mike Plummer left corporate at 55 and has been working at a retail store for almost 15 years.
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Careers, economy, as-told-to, 80-over-80, Retirement, aging-workforce, part-time-job

I left my 'perfect' Connecticut life and moved my family to Spain. It's more expensive here than I expected, but I'm happier.

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 05:08

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Izabela Oquendo and her children. — Izabela Oquendo and her children in Santa Pola, Spain.
Courtesy of Izabela Oquendo

Real Estate, expat, living-abroad, Spain, Parents, digital-nomad, as-told-to

I'm the president of Signal. I love dance music in the mornings, night yoga, and acting like a tourist — here's a day in my life.

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Meredith Whittaker.

Florian Hetz

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Meredith Whittaker, the president of Signal, based in New York and Paris. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I left JPMorgan to join an AI investment bank. It was a calculated risk, and I have no regrets.

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 20:18

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Varun Agarwal is wearing a chequered blazer on top of a pink shirt. — Varun Agarwal, 25, left his job as an investment banker at JPMorgan to join OffDeal, an AI native investment bank.
Varun Agarwal

Careers, as-told-to, JPMorgan, off-deal, AI, Banking

I decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it.

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 06:39

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

A man standing in front of Mayan ruins in Guatemala. — Ron Podmore retired early and decided to do so in Guatemala.
Ron Podmore.

Real Estate, Relocation, central-america, guatemala, Washington, Seattle, Retirement

I drove for Uber for a decade after leaving my corporate job. Now, I'm looking for alternatives as my pay falls.

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 05:57

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Anja Holthoff, an Uber driver in Atlanta, looks at the camera while wearing a black paperboy cap, black-rimmed glasses, and a black blouse with suspenders. — Anja Holthoff said she has been driving for Uber since 2016.
Anja Holthoff

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I was laid off by Microsoft and can't find a job. I'm weeks away from giving up my apartment and moving across the country to live with family.

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 05:02

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

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We were empty nesters for 6 months. Then our kids started moving back in with us.

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 15:06

Tech Insider : Business

Randy Charach's family — Three of Randy Charach's daughters came back home after leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
Courtesy of Randy Charach

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, empty-nest

I'm a cofounder of a robotics company and recently gave birth for the first time. I plan my day around breast pumping.

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 06:49

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Vivian Chu and her wife and her children. — Vivian Chu, cofounder of Diligent Robotics, and her family.
Inbal Sivan

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, power-hours

I helped build Urban Decay, which sold for over $300 million. My sons came to the office and watched me build the company.

Sat, 10/11/2025 - 06:17

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

Wende Zomnir wearing a yellow and orange sweater and smiling in a bright green room. — Wende Zomnir was a cofounder of Urban Decay and later founded Caliray.
Caliray

Careers, economy, as-told-to, 80-over-80, Retirement, aging-workforce, part-time-job

Real Estate, expat, living-abroad, Spain, Parents, digital-nomad, as-told-to

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Real Estate, Relocation, central-america, guatemala, Washington, Seattle, Retirement

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