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People mocked me online for being attacked by a shark, so I started a support group for survivors like me

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 11:19

A portrait of Dave Pearson on the beach. — Dave Pearson survived a shark attack and went on to found Bite Club to support other survivors.
Courtesy of Dave Pearson

Science, shark-attack, great-white-shark, surfing, Australia, bull-shark, as-told-to

I've spotted more fake Rolexes than I can count in my career as a professional watch dealer — here's how to tell the difference

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 05:10

Fake Rolexes are no match for watch expert John Buckley, shown here on the job in black shirt and hat — Fake Rolex vs. real: NYC watch dealerJohn Buckley knows exactly how to spot a fake Rolex after working with luxury watches for 26 years.
Courtesy photo

Careers, BI-freelancer, watches, rolex, fake-rolex, rolex-watch, new-york-city

I've moved 7 times in 8 years for jobs. Here are my tips for making friends wherever I go and finding the right apartment.

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 05:10

a woman packing moving boxes — Source not pictured.
Catherine Delahaye / Getty Images

Real Estate, finance, BI-freelancer, Moving, moving-to-maine, moves, Relocation

I earn a living wage at a bar so I don't have to rely on tips. I'll never work any other way.

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 05:14

Karla Gonzalez says she's not going back from a living-wage model.

Courtesy of Karla Gonzalez

Careers, BI-freelancer, Tipping, no-tipping-policy, Tips, tipped-workers, bartender

An etiquette expert shares 7 rookie mistakes people make while drinking

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 05:07

William Hanson an etiquette coach and director at The English Manner — William Hanson is an etiquette coach and director at The English Manner
William Hanson

Careers, alyshia-hull, contributor-2023, manseen-logan, dining-etiquette, discover-150, drinks

I moved to Dubai when Russia invaded Ukraine. The cost of living is extreme, but it's very safe and I love living here.

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 05:10

a woman holds her daughter — Mary Pedler and her daughter.
Courtesy of Mary Pedler

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, Moscow, Dubai, UAE, Russia, Moving

I quit Disney Cruise Line after just 4 months because of intense burnout. Here's what working on a cruise is actually like.

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:28

Gianna Alexis — Gianna Alexis worked at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on the Disney Dream cruise ship.
Gianna Alexis

Careers, Transportation, as-told-to, contributor-2023, aria-yang, thought-leadership, disney

I'm 'loud quitting' after my job's RTO mandate. I openly call out management and I'm only staying for the paycheck.

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:17

Mature man using computer in modern office. — Source not pictured.
10'000 Hours/Getty Images

Careers, RTO, return-to-office, loud, Quitting, bad-manager, as-told-to

I resell tickets online and make up to $32,000 in profit a month. Here's how I do it.

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Sports

Shiraz Mawani.

Courtesy of Shiraz Mawani

Careers, BI-freelancer, StubHub, concert-tickets, Resale, side-hustles, Sports

I created major advocacy organizations for women's entrepreneurship and animal welfare. This is how I did it.

Sun, 10/01/2023 - 08:40

Wendy Diamond stands on a beach holding her dog, Happy. — Wendy Diamond with her dog, Happy.
Courtesy of Wendy Diamond.

Careers, as-told-to, Careers, insider-news, Entrepreneurship, womens-empowerment, women-entrepreneur

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