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I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts — here's a day in my life.

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 05:05

Scott Borchetta.

John Shearer

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Borchetta, the 63-year-old CEO and chairman of Big Machine Label Group, based in Nashville. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, Entertainment, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, power-hours, lauryn-haas, contributor-2026

I was laid off by Amazon and am struggling to find work. The job market feels like a brick wall, and I'm worried about my finances.

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Careers, as-told-to, amazon, Tech, big-tech, job-market, Layoffs

I struggled to find a job after taking the federal buyout last year. I had to expand my search nationwide to land my next role.

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

head shot of a man in a suit in front of trees — Jide Adebowale.
Courtesy of Jide Adebowale

Careers, BI-freelancer, Buyout, federal-employees, federal-government, layoff, bureau-of-labor-statistics

I quit Meta to build an AI startup. Giving up a Big Tech salary was tough — here's how I prepared financially.

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, meta, AI, artificial-intellgence, Tech

I make an extra $925 a month by renting out parking spaces. It's the easiest source of passive income I've found.

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

a couple poses for a photo by their window — Nick Copland and his wife, Shannan.
Nick Copland; MTR Authority

Careers, Real Estate, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, rental-arbitrage, renting, rental-units

We're siblings who built a 6-figure Turo business in under 2 years. We started with just our mom's car — here's how we scaled up.

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

two siblings pose next to two black cars outside — Mike and Darlene Person.
Courtesy of JDM Whipz

Careers, Transportation, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, contributor-2026, lauryn-haas, Entrepreneurship

I had 90 days to find a job after getting laid off while on a work visa. A $50 book helped me land my dream role.

Sun, 01/18/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

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I made a drastic career pivot at 27 and regretted it. Here are 3 things I wish I had done differently.

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Justine Tello.

Courtesy of Justine Tello

Careers, career-advice, Education, Employment, teacher, Teaching, career-pivot

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Barbara Fod — Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field.
Laura Thompson for BI

economy, as-told-to, Retirement, Aging, Work, Caregiving, freelance-photography

Get promoted in 2026: 7 steps to take right now

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

a woman speaks on a stage in a red blazer — Andrea Wasserman.
Courtesy of Andrea Wasserman

Careers, Entertainment, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, power-hours, lauryn-haas, contributor-2026

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Careers, Real Estate, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, rental-arbitrage, renting, rental-units

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Careers, career-advice, Education, Employment, teacher, Teaching, career-pivot

economy, as-told-to, Retirement, Aging, Work, Caregiving, freelance-photography

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