I was put on a PIP at Amazon and took an offer to leave. I thought finding a new job would be easy — I was wrong.

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Nicholas Jenkins
Nicholas Jenkins

Nicholas Jenkins

We bought our fixer-upper rental for $100,000 to tackle renovations. It wasn't pretty, but now it feels like home.

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A woman standing in front of a newly renovated home.
Christina Sciblo bought the home she rented for years, and started fixing it up immediately.

Courtesy of Christina Sciblo

We spend $30,000 a year on au pairs to help with our 4 boys. It's worth it.

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Three adults and three children against a city landscape
The Smylie family with their last au pair, Cami.

Courtesy of Malia Smylie.

I've eaten caviar almost daily for 15 years, so I built a brand to bring prices down

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Several photos of Imperia caviar on top of food items like blinis and crackers.
Sony Mordechai, the founder of Imperia Caviar, believes the luxury ingredient no longer has to be about exclusivity.

Courtesy of Imperia Caviar

I came to Jamaica to grieve the loss of my husband. Now, I'm turning the home that helped me heal into a wellness retreat.

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A woman posing for a photo on the left, and a courtyard on the right.
Keisha Blair turned a safe haven for herself in Jamaica into a retreat for others.

Courtesy of Keisha Blair.

I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

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An older couple and a younger man are looking at an iPad.
Adrian Amora (right) helps seniors handle tech.

Courtesy of The Watermark.

I felt frustrated by my job search, so I decided to build my own business

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Chris Fong
Chris Fong gave up on his job search after not finding any luck. Posting online about his experience pushed him to focus on a new business.

Courtesy of Chris Fong

I'm an engineer who initially felt like AI was taking over my job. Then, I realized my job was bigger than coding.

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Maahir Sharma standing in forest
Maahir Sharma said he's been coding since 5th grade and initially felt a sense of loss when AI started taking over that part of his work.

Maahir Sharma

I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

Tech Insider : Business
a man stands outside in nature to pose for a photo
Michael Strahl.

Courtesy of Michael Strahl

I vibe coded time-saving tools for boomers like my parents. It's made their lives less lonely and easier.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology
Bill Atienza has helped dozens of older Americans with their technology.
Bill Atienza has helped dozens of older Americans with their technology.

Bill Atienza

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