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I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 05:43

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Gerta Malaj used to help companies determine employee compensation.
Courtesy of Gerta Malaj

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I'm Daymond John from 'Shark Tank.' Here's a day in my life as I biohack for longevity, fast intermittently, and squeeze in any nap I can get.

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

a head shot of Daymond John on a green background — Daymond John.
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daymond John, the 57-year-old CEO of FUBU based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm an entrepreneur working in Japan. The office culture has reshaped how I think about dressing for work.

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 00:01

Tech Insider : Business, Style

A man wearing a suit in Japan. — Fernando Lira
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I was a broke American living in New Zealand. A viral TikTok turned my taco stand into 3 restaurants.

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:24

Tech Insider : Business

Sean Yarbrough eating tacos — Sean Yarbrough owns three restaurants.
Courtesy of Sean Yarbrough

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I started a business at 16 to make money. Now I'm building generational wealth.

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 08:37

Tech Insider : Business

Mom and daughter posing for photo — Scout Turner helped her mom open a pottery painting business
Courtesy of Scout Turner

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I've been part of The Wiggles for 14 years, making kids' content. My son doesn't watch videos on phones.

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:03

Tech Insider : Business

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I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch — but taught me not to take cuts personally.

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 05:53

Tech Insider : Business

Meghan Soman was laid off from the same company twice.

Meghan Soman

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A viral video convinced me to buy a cheap home in Sicily. It cost less than a year of my rent in LA, but renovating it isn't easy.

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 12:55

Tech Insider : Business

A woman posing with mountains in the background. — Kiki Leigh bought a 17-room house in Mussomeli, Italy, after being inspired on social media.
Courtesy of Kiki Leigh

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I run my business from an 18-square-foot shed in my parents' backyard. It cut my rent and childcare costs.

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:37

Tech Insider : Business

A woman in a yellow dress inside a garden shed full of hats — Katie Vale in her millinery studio, which was converted from a shed in her parents' back garden.
Courtesy of Nigel Glasgow

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I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business

Tabby Toney was laid off from her tech role and started her welding job immediately after completing her certification.

Courtesy of Tabby Toney

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