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People tell me I have a 'lazy girl job,' but I call it a healthy job. You don't have to burn out to be successful.

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 08:06

Woman in sunflower field — Linda Le used to come home from work and cry every day. "I was in a toxic work environment — I couldn't comprehend what work-life balance was."
Linda Le

Careers, alyshia-hull, as-told-to, contributor-2023, thought-leadership, lazy-girl-jobs, gen-z

I got paid to let TikTok users decide how I spent my money for a month. Their choices surprised me.

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 05:27

Rana Ahmed wrapped in tinfoil — Rana Ahmed dressed as a burrito for Halloween.
Courtesy Cleo AI

Careers, Careers, Finances, tiktok, TikToker, gen-z, as-told-to

How I got a high-paying job without a college degree. I tested out 28 jobs and now make $200K a year.

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:47

Photo illustration of Ethan Clatterbaugh. — Ethan Clatterbaugh began earning a six figure salary after his 28th job and currently has held 31 different jobs.
Ari Hock

Careers, career-journey, high-earners, alternative-education, Workforce, hiring-adhd, narcolepsy

A former Google recruiter shares the 4 things that make you look really desperate when job searching

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 10:11

Google sign and former google recruiter — Anadolu/Getty Images

Careers, as-told-to, thought-leadership, alyshia-hull, job-seekers, hiring-managers, Recruiters

I was a cruise performer on a luxury ship. I traveled all over Europe and it was unlike any job I've ever had before.

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 05:10

a woman in front of a body of water with a cruise ship in the distance — Autumn Eliza Sheffy in front of the AIDAluna.
Courtesy of Autumn Eliza Sheffy

Careers, BI-freelancer, cruise-ship, Germany, Cruises, cruising, carnival-cruise

I've spent the past decade tutoring old money families in Hong Kong. There are 3 things I've learned about the world of big money in Asia.

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 01:36

Jerome Barty-Taylor, 35, is the owner of a private education company in Hong Kong. — Jerome Barty-Taylor, 35, is the owner of a private education company in Hong Kong.
Jerome Barty-Taylor

culture, Education, hong-kong, Wealth, Education, tutoring, as-told-to

HP CEO Enrique Lores shares his daily routine — including reflection time and a quick swim at 5 a.m.

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 15:59

Enrique Lores — Enrique Lores
HP Inc.

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2023, thought-leadership, aria-yang, Career, BI-freelancer

We left Texas to move to France. Now we're buying a shockingly affordable six-bedroom house straight out of a fairy tale.

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 15:48

The Willick family in Bordeaux at the Glasse Cloche. — The Willick family traveling in the Bordeaux region of France.
Courtesy of Raina Willick

Real Estate, as-told-to, Relocation, texit, France, Homebuyers, Texas

I've been a professional Santa for 17 years. Here are the naughty and not-so-nice things that have happened on my lap.

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 13:05

Michael Mele, dressed as Santa, poses with his niece on his lap at Macy's. He is also shown without his costume on vacation in Rome. — Michael Mele hard at work at Macy's and on a recent vacation funded by his holiday work in Europe.
Courtesy of Michael Mele

Careers, Essay, as-told-to, Holidays, Christmas, santa, Children

I'm a global president at Mars Snacking. My day starts at 5:30 a.m. and our HQ looks like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 05:27

Andrew Clarke at the M&M's color wall. — Clarke at the M&M's color wall.
Mars Snacking

Careers, contributor-2023, BI-freelancer, as-told-to, day-in-the-life, mars-inc

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