I quit my 40-year marketing career and became an EMT at 61. This is a role AI will never take.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A man sitting on the edge of the back of an open ambulance, posing and smiling.
Stephen Condon left his marketing career to become an EMT at 61.

Courtesy of Stephen Condon

I got a job within 30 days by sending personalized slide decks in place of cover letters. See how I did it.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Headshot of Julissa Machado.
Sales professional Julissa Machado landed a job within 30 days using personalized pitch decks.

Photo courtesy of Julissa Machado

I'm a CEO who felt overwhelmed by life and work. I thought an executive assistant would fix things but I was wrong — here's what worked instead.

Tech Insider : Business
A man with dark hair and a short sleeve polo standing on a rooftop looking off to the side. A sunset skyline with buildings is in the background
Noah Greenberg took control of his calendar and life by introducing calendar mapping to his routine.

Courtesy of Noah Greenberg

I've helped write over 700 résumés after leaving my decadelong recruiting career. Here's what I tell my clients to add and remove.

Tech Insider : Business
Sam Struan standing in front of a white background wearing a dark blue polo shirt with his arms folded.

Photo courtesy of Sam Struan

I got laid off at 65 and can't find a job. I don't want to retire, but I feel invisible to potential employers.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Woman with short grey hair and glasses takes a selfie in the street. Behind her are tall buildings, cars, and a clear blue sky.
Mary Jane Surette, 65, was laid off from her job in February and is looking at retirement if she doesn't find something else soon.

Courtesy of Mary Jane Surette

I've been laid off from Microsoft twice. Having multiple income streams helped me stay level-headed through them both.

Tech Insider : Business
Patrick Lyons standing in front of office wall with Microsoft sign.
Ex-Microsoft employee Patrick Lyons said a generous severance and multiple side businesses made the layoffs manageable.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Lyons

I'm an American living in Mexico. Since Trump's election, I've been met with more curiosity and confusion.

Tech Insider : Business, Politics, Travel
Meagan Drillinger in Mexico, where she lives and works
Writer Meagan Drillinger loves living in Mexico, but she does miss the US.

Meagan Drillinger

I retired at 52 and only have enough money to be financially secure for the next year. I'm still happy with my decision

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology
Walter Green standing outdoors with a blazer and red baseball cap.
Walter Green decided to retire early after both of his parents passed away.

Photo courtesy of Walter Green

I grew my investment portfolio to over $1 million in 10 years. Even during a recession, these 3 tactics worked for me.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology
Bola Sokunbi posing and smiling.
Financial educator Bola Sokunbi said it's really important, even if you're working full time, to have other sources of income.

Virten Media

I'm a former recruiter for Google and Indeed. If I were labeled an underperformer, here's what I'd do next.

Tech Insider : Business
headshot of a woman in a green top
Erica Rivera spent three years at Indeed as a recruiter and around two years at Google.

Sebastian Rivera

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