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I'm a former HR leader at Capital One and Wayfair. You should know these 5 things about negotiating severance.

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 09:52

Tech Insider : Business

Sara Perelli-Minetti runs an executive compensation coaching company.
Sara Perelli-Minetti

Careers, as-told-to, Severance, Layoffs, HR, changing-workplace-big-bet

My mom's assisted living costs her over $7,000 monthly. I'm considering moving to Spain so my own long-term care will be cheaper.

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 08:23

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Rob Dubitsky is considering moving to Spain to lower his own long-term care costs.

Courtesy of Rob Dubitsky

health, economy, long-term-care, assisted-living, Moving, Spain, Affordability

I got laid off from Meta as a low performer. I wish people told me to budget, downsize, and create a plan immediately.

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business

Brittney Ball says it's important to create an action plan immediately after your layoff.

Brittney Ball

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, meta, meta-layoffs, tech-layoff, laid-off

I grew my salary to $180K a year while paying down $40K in credit card debt. I've gone from ashamed to empowered.

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel

Lindsey S with Salary Journeys treatment — Courtesy of Lindsey S; BI

Lindsay Stockall is a 38-year-old who splits her time between Newport Beach, California and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Business Insider has verified her income and employment history with documentation. The following as-told-to essay has been edited for length and clarity.