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I left Florida for Spain. It's cheaper, but I miss being able to order from Amazon.

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 10:04

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

A woman takes a selfie on a Spanish rooftop holding a glass of wine. — Jennifer Cody Kemp is living the good life in Alicante, Spain.
Courtesy of Jennifer Cody Kemp

health, Parenting, Careers, as-told-to, ex-pat, Spain, digital-nomad

I was a senior director of GenAI at Meta. I have 4 tips for breaking into AI — including whether you need a Ph.D.

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 08:04

Tech Insider : Business

Devi Parikh smiling — Parikh quit her job as a senior director of GenAI at Meta in 2024.
Courtesy of Yutori

Careers, AI, as-told-to, contributor-2025, changing-workplace-big-bet, beacon-industries-big-bet, generative-ai

I was laid off by Intel — then my wife lost her job. 4 months later, I still can't find work.

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 05:10

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Sriram Ramkrishna — Sriram Ramkrishna
Sriram Ramkrishna

Careers, as-told-to, Careers, Intel, job-market, Tech, job-searching

I lost my full-time job and had to drain my savings and take 2 service jobs to make ends meet. It taught me to lean on people.

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 04:20

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Smiling woman in a camel coat standing in sunlight against a geometric black-and-white wall. — Keijhon Francis spent over a year unemployed before finding a new role.
Courtesy of Keijhon Francis

Careers, as-told-to, long-term-unemployment, job-seach, job-market, side-hustles, Freelance

I traded software engineering for 17-hour work days as a prawn noodle hawker. It's lonely, hot, and somehow rewarding.

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 19:08

Tech Insider : Business

Alvin Tan decided to take a break from software development and started a prawn noodle stall. — Alvin Tan decided to take a break from software development and started a prawn noodle stall.
Aditi Bharade

Food, as-told-to, Singapore, Careers

I got two grants to put $15,000 toward buying my first home. Incentive programs are my favorite hack for homeownership.

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:11

Tech Insider : Business

A woman sitting on the porch of a home in Baltimore. — Kourtnee Turner bought her first home in Maryland after stacking homebuying incentives offered by the state.
Courtesy of Kourtnee Turner

Real Estate, Baltimore, Relocation, as-told-to, Moving, housing-market, housing-affordability

I divorced my husband, and 6 months later, I met my girlfriend. We are celebrating Thanksgiving with both our families this year.

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 10:01

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Woman posing for photo — Lace Larrabee divorced her ex and met her girlfriend.
Courtesy of Lace Larrabee

health, as-told-to, health, health-freelancer, sex-and-relationships

We're Americans who've traveled to 12 countries this year doing the 'Schengen shuffle.' Here's how it works.

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 05:41

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

Eric and Christina Schwendeman — Eric and Christina Schwendeman practice the "Schengen shuffle."
Eric and Christina Schwendeman

Travel, EU, schengen-zone, Retirement, as-told-to

I'm a sales recruiter, and 2 of my best hires were weak interviews. Here's why I gave them jobs anyway.

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 05:08

Tech Insider : Business

Gregg Salkovitch crossing arms — Gregg Salkovitch said no one wanted to take a chance on him when he transitioned from sales to recruiting.
Gregg Salkovitch

Careers, as-told-to, Sales, interviews, changing-workplace-big-bet

I was scared when I quit my $700k job — but taking the risk taught me an important lesson about money and happiness

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 04:50

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Jay Gengelbach — Gengelbahc quit his job at Verily in mid-2024
Courtesy of Suzanne Tadros Photography; BI

Careers, Tech, contributor-2025, as-told-to, google, how-to-quit-job, Quitting

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