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I make up to $2,700 in tips a week as a server. Dropping out of college was the best thing I could've done.

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:06

a man on a ferris wheel in a white hat — Kyle Zajac is a waiter at a high-end steakhouse in Indianapolis.
Courtesy of Kyle Zajac

Careers, BI-freelancer, Server, waiter, steakhouse, Tips, Tipping

I moved to Puerto Rico from New Jersey with my partner. Rent is cheaper, the weather is warmer, and we plan to stay.

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:04

two men standing on a deck holding a bag of coffee — Jarrell Chalmers, left, and Jose Diaz.
Courtesy of Jarrell Chalmers

Real Estate, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, puerto-rico, new-jersey, jersey-city, san-juan

I've been a Southwest pilot for 33 years. The loneliness affects my mental health, but I've learned tricks for coping.

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:10

Robert Graves in the center with passport stamps — Robert Graves flies 15 days a month and has 15 days off, on average.
Courtesy of Robert Gaves, anna42f/Getty, Tyler Le/BI

Careers, pilot, Flying, Loneliness, lonely, Isolation, Flights

My children and I inherited $741,000 from my aunt. I made one mistake with the money that I wish I could take back.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 05:07

A three panel photo collage showing a home, piggy bank, and a silhouette — Sarah Adams became the guardian of her children's inheritance and regrets what she did with it.
clu/Getty, TomFullum/Getty, Mathias Darmell/Getty, Tyler Le/BI

finance, tyler-le, bi-illustration, Finances, BI-freelancer, Inheritance, inheritance-tax

6 of the biggest mistakes to avoid during job interviews, from a hiring manager

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 05:07

a nervous woman sitting in an interview — Body language can make or break an interview.
Studio4

Careers, BI-freelancer, interviews, Interviewing, interview-mistakes, career-advice, body-language

I interned at JPMorgan and then moved up the ranks. Here's how I nailed the interview and landed my full-time offer.

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 05:10

Alexis Taub on green background — Alexis Taub worked at JPMorgan for almost six years.
Courtesy of Alexis Taub/BI

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, JPMorgan, jp-morgan, jp-morgan-chase, Finances

I'm a recruiting manager. Here are 3 things I would never lie about in a job interview — and how employers catch liars.

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 05:12

Mouth on computer screen shouting — Bonnie Dilber shares three things people should never lie about in their job applications.
Westend61/Getty Images.

Careers, original-contributor, BI-freelancer, jane-zhang, contributor-2024, job-applications, lauryn-haas

An event planner for the rich shares how to throw the perfect birthday party — and the outrageous asks she's gotten

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 05:04

parents with their son at his birthday party — Duron and Christine Harmon with their son, Cobe.
Ferdinande Fotography

Careers, BI-freelancer, NFL, national-football-league, Parties, birthday-party, Kids

I achieved my dream of buying a home in London. I know I'm lucky, but I was miserable as soon as I moved in.

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 05:05

a woman sitting on a teal couch in an orange room — Daniela Vilu bought her first home after living a nomadic life.
Courtesy of Daniela Vilu

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, Homeowner, Housing, London, cost-of-living, UK

My husband and I started dating at work. It never negatively impacted our professional lives.

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 17:15

a couple walking on the beach on their wedding day — Jim and Kimberly Gallina.
Courtesy of Kimberly Gallina

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Teachers, Teaching, love-story, Marriage

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