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I'm one of only 26 Black women astrophysicists in America. Acting helped me overcome the stereotypes I felt as a woman of color in STEM.

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 10:56

Dr. Aomawa Shields.

Steven Meckler

Science, Voices of Color, astrophysics, as told to, Women in Science, STEM

We returned our used mattress to Costco and don't feel bad about it at all. We're just following the policy and plan on returning another one.

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 06:53

Yuliana Martinez — Yuliana Martinez (25) and Louis Orellana (20) from Los Angeles California.
Yuliana Martinez

Retail, as told to, contributor 2023, Mattress, Costco, Costco Store, Costco Deals

My company runs on a 4-day workweek. Our days can be intense but revenue has increased and we're never going back.

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 05:17

Taylor Rosenbauer — Taylor Rosenbauer is a 31-year-old founder and CEO.
Taylor Rosenbauer

Careers, BI-freelancer, as told to, contributor 2023, Remote Work, Flexibility, four day work week

I'm a 25-year-old with 2 master's degrees and $131,000 in student debt. I just left Paris and am getting ready to travel to Asia.

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 11:22

Tech Insider : Economy, Travel

Hayley in Paris. — Hayley in Paris.
Hayley

economy, gen z, Abroad, Europe, Travel, college debt, as told to

I've lived in Midland, Texas, most of my life. An oil boom has lured millennials like me looking for high-paying jobs.

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 12:40

A man poses in front of a black background with his arms crossed. — Jacobe Kendrick.
Courtesy of Jacobe Kendrick

Real Estate, as told to, midland texas, midland, Real Estate Agent

I burned out at McKinsey and quit the elitist consulting lifestyle. The workload was mentally straining and I felt myself losing my humility.

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 05:00

Angelina Lu — Angelina Lu took a pay cut to quit management consulting and join a tech startup.
Angelina Lu

Careers, as told to, Thought Leadership, Aria Yang, McKinsey, career advice, Burnout

I built a $35K tiny house in my backyard and live in it. I now rent out my main home and use the money to pay off my mortgage.

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 04:59

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Precious Price

Real Estate, AlyshiaHull, contributor 2023, Thought Leadership, Tiny House , as told to, tiny home

A company rescinded my job offer after I'd already given 2 weeks' notice to my employer. Now I'm unemployed.

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 13:40

Hand putting contract paper in shredder machine. Torn to shreds document. Contract termination concept. Vector illustration in flat design — A sales assistant says she pleaded to keep her job after finding out her new job offer was rescinded, but to no avail.
Abscent84 / Getty Images

Careers, Job Offer, Job offers, rescind job offer, Job Application, Job Applications, Two Weeks Notice

I moved to a South Carolina island where there are no cars. It's like being transported back 200 years in time, but you can still get Instacart.

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 05:06

Upper left frame: An older man in a grey shirt, background image: a large two-storey house with front garden. — Jerry Jaskowiak, upper left, lives in an $800,000 home in Haig Point, a private community on Daufuskie Island in South Carolina.
Jerry Jaskowiak

Real Estate, Freelancer UK, BI-freelancer, contributor 2023, as told to, Kiera Fields

My 10-year-old spends up to 5 hours a week learning to code. Here are the best resources I've found to help him get ahead in his future career.

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 05:00

Joel Gratcyk.

Courtesy of Joel Gratcyk

Careers, BI-freelancer, Coding, Coding School, python, swift, PHP

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