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I quit my job because of an RTO mandate. I never want to work in an office again.

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 05:05

Jennifer Oliva runs was a television producer for 25 years.

Courtesy of Jennifer Oliva

Careers, BI-freelancer, as-told-to, Quitting, quit-job, RTO, rto-mandates

My dream job at Google came with a great salary and perks but a nightmare 4-hour commute. It was totally worth it.

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 05:05

Mike Manalac is an accounting manager at Google.

Courtesy of Mike Manalac

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, PwC, google, silicon-valley, Chicago

I took a 6-month sabbatical after working for 10 years. I dreaded going back to work but returned as a better employee.

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Travel

a man smiles for a selfie outside — Jon Schubin.
Courtesy of Jon Schubin

Careers, BI-freelancer, sabbatical, paid-sabbaticals, time-off, Travel, volunteering

3 small mistakes that can get you into big trouble at work, from an HR professional

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 05:05

a woman smiles to the side in front of a white wall — Leigh Henderson.
Courtesy of Leigh Henderson

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Etiquette, Workplace, Coworkers, bad-coworker

I refuse to marry my long-term partner. A divorce taught me marriage is nothing more than a business transaction.

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:05

a woman with black hair sits on stairs — Jeannie Assimos has been married once but won't marry again.
Courtesy of Jeannie Assimos

health, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Marriage, spouses, Couple, Finances

I regretted not getting a prenup when I got divorced. I won't make the same mistake if I ever get married again.

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 05:07

a woman smiles in front of a black wall — Lisa He.
Courtesy of Lisa He

finance, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Prenup, Marriage, Divorce, prenuptial-agreement

3 things you should never tell your manager, from an HR professional

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 05:05

Photo collage featuring Valerie Rodriguez, an HR professional — Valerie Rodriguez; Alyssa Powell/BI

Careers, bi-illustration, alyssa-powell, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Careers, managers

I inherited $250,000 from my grandmother and regret how I spent it. I wish I had overcome my fears around money sooner.

Thu, 08/22/2024 - 05:05

Sara Faith Jacobsen.

Courtesy of Sara Faith Jacobsen

finance, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Inheritance, money, life-insurance, wills

I financially support my husband while he takes care of our house. Being a female breadwinner can be stressful, but it's my greatest achievement.

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 05:05

a married couple poses in front of a large window — Ellen Yin and her husband.
Courtesy of Ellen Yin

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, breadwinner, business-owner, Marriage, contributor-2024

I make $140,000 working in plumbing. The trades allow me to support my family in an expensive city.

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 05:05

Joseph Ahrens is a plumbing superintendent.

Courtesy of Joseph Ahrens

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, blue-collar, plumbing, apprenticeship, san-diego

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