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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

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.

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:53

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Nicholas Jenkins — Nicholas Jenkins
Nicholas Jenkins

Careers, as-told-to, jacob-zinkula-tout-collection, amazon, Tech, big-tech, job-market

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

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:05

Tech Insider : Business

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

Real Estate, renting, first-time-homebuyer, home-buying, Renovations, Landlord, Homeownership

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

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:30

Tech Insider : Business

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

Parenting, as-told-to, au-pair, Spain, Parenting, Childcare

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

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 06:19

Tech Insider : Business

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

Retail, Food, caviar, as-told-to

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