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I'm a Chinese product manager who created 6 AI employees on OpenClaw. I'm working more than ever and am way more tired.

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 00:01

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Vivi Mengjie Xiao — Vivi Mengjie Xiao built six AI employees using OpenClaw. She says she's more productive — and more tired than ever.
Vivi Mengjie Xiao

AI, as-told-to, China, open-claw

At 18, I was managing a Wendy's. Years later, I earned a record $496,900 in a single bowling season.

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 14:56

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

Kyle Troup playing bowling — Kyle Troup stars on the new HBO documentary "Born to Bowl"
/TIM FULLER

Careers, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, bowling, hbo, professional-bowler

I spent decades in a stressful job that paid $30,000. At 53, I left to become a mailman and nearly tripled my salary.

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 11:46

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

A man wearing glasses against a background of photos on the wall. — Jim Lexa quit journalism after 30 years and now works as a mailman, earning over twice his previous salary.
Courtesy of Jim Lexa

Careers, as-told-to, health, Career, post-office, career-change

I lived in Florida my entire life. Traffic, $25 cocktails, and rising rents convinced me to move out.

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 09:43

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Politics

A grinning woman in a blue jumpsuit and a black puff coat holds up a peace sign while standing on a sidewalk. — Natalie Alatriste.
Courtesy of Natalie Alatriste

Real Estate, as-told-to, Mover, Migration, Moving, Relocation, Florida

I was laid off from Google last month. I still haven't told my parents — and won't until I find a new job.

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 05:39

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Jason Zhang in front of trees — After his layoff from Google, Jason Zhang says he can't afford to take a career break, but he's not applying to jobs quite yet.
Jason Zhang

Careers, as-told-to, google, layoff, tech-layoff, software-engineer, Unemployment

I'm a 62-year-old paralegal who turned my needlepoint hobby into a side hustle. Gen Z are some of my best customers.

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Climate Crisis

Kevin Lustik doing needlepoint — Kevin Lustik is a New York City-based needlepoint artist.
Kevin Lustik

Retail, needlepoint, small-business, hobbies, side-hustles, gen-z, Entrepreneurs

I found out I didn't get a job from a Facebook post. I told the employer it was wrong not to tell me directly.

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 05:04

Tech Insider : Business

A woman is sitting in front of a computer on a desk. — Jenna Hoffman
Jenna Hoffman

Careers, job-hunting, job-interviews, communications, Nonprofits, as-told-to

I was happy at Apple, but I burned out after becoming a manager. I took a career break at 30 and have no regrets.

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 12:18

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment

Meredith Meyer — Meredith Meyer
Carrie Kizuka Photography

Careers, as-told-to, apple, big-tech, Tech, Careers, economy

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now — but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 05:13

Tech Insider : Business

A woman in navy exercise outfit stands in front of white shelves, smiling at camera — Anna Noelle Rinke said she felt like she always had to say "yes" when she worked a corporate job.
Anna Noelle Rinke

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, Burnout, pilates, Founder, Tech

I left Florida to retire in New York City at 62. Living in a bustling city keeps me feeling young.

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:14

Tech Insider : Business

A woman and a man clink glasses at a restaurant and pose for a selfie. — Karen Meadows and her husband, James.
Courtesy of Karen Meadows

Real Estate, Moving, new-york, city-life, Aging, Relocation, Retirement

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