I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.

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The author started to network in casinos.

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I struggled to make friends at work, and it was even harder to keep them once I left the job. A simple tip from a therapist helped.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to make friends at work.

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I quit my high-paying legal career and moved into my car. It was the best decision I ever made.

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The author quit her job as a lawyer and traveled full time.

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As a college professor, I know Gen Z gets a bad rap. But their strengths are being overlooked.

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Gen Z college students are more welcoming.

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I'm a Yale graduate but can't afford to live on my own, so I share an apartment with my mom. I have no plans to move out.

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The author, left, loves living with her mom, right.

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I got my master's degree and have 5 freelance gigs, but I still can't make ends meet. I rely on my parents for financial support.

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The writer relies on her parents for financial support.

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I worked remotely for 4 years and felt isolated, without any real connections with my coworkers. I decided to quit.

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The writer, not pictured, felt lonely working remotely.

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I'm 30 and already have $50,000 in credit card debt. Declaring bankruptcy is my only way out.

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I was so stressed at work that I stopped getting my period. I knew I had to change my work habits.

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The author, not pictured, struggled with work-life balance.

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My boss tried to trick me into staying at a job I hated. I interviewed behind her back and landed my dream role.

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The author, not pictured, interviewed behind her boss's back.

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