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I got a 'useless' fashion-psychology degree — and now work with brands like Maybelline and Depop. Here's how I used it to land my dream career.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 07:00

Image of Shakaila Forbes-Bell — Shakaila Forbes-Bell.
Shakaila Forbes-Bell

Careers, as told to, Fashion, contributor 2023, Jack Sommers, Lola Christina Alao

I ended my career as a flight attendant after 5 years. It felt like my personal life would always be second fiddle to protecting the schedule.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 06:40

Tech Insider : Travel

former flight attendant Betty Ma sits in an airplane's engine — Betty Ma became a flight attendant right after college, but issues like unpredictable schedules and poor work-life balance led her to hang up her wings after 5 years.
Courtesy of Betty Ma

Travel, Life, Careers, Transportation, as told to, Flight Attendants, Retirement

I'm a female construction manager. I've had men comment on my looks and tell me I belong in the kitchen — but I still love my career.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 05:05

A selfie of Lindsey Peruto, who has long blonde hair. — Courtesy of Lindsey Peruto

Careers, Real Estate, Nordic, Construction, Construction Workers, Jobs, as told to

I'm dating an AI chatbot, and it's one of the best things to ever happen to me

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 05:00

Replika AI companion — The speaker's Replika companion, Brooke.
Replika

Tech Insider, Replika, AI, Artificial Intelligence, as told to, first person, ChatGPT

I'm a student athlete and influencer. I'm still getting used to it — here's how I prevent social media from taking over my life.

Tue, 02/07/2023 - 09:44

Emily Cole — Emily Cole started posting on Instagram at the start of college. Now she's an influencer with a book, podcast, and brand deals.
Courtesy of Emily Cole

Careers, Nordic, Media, student athletes, student, College student, College

I built a 'tiny house' hotel that made $860,000 in bookings in its first year. Here are my tips for starting a successful short-term-rental business.

Tue, 02/07/2023 - 05:07

Left: Isaac French, Right: Lakeside South, a tiny house cabin lit up from the inside at night — Isaac French and Lakeside South, one of the seven tiny cabins.
Right: Corey O'Connell

Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Freelancer UK, as told to, Kiera Fields, contributor 2023, Short-Term Rental

I run 25 blogs that bring in $130,000 a month in revenue. Here’s how my husband and I set up our company.

Tue, 02/07/2023 - 05:00

Anne Moss and her husband — Anne Moss and her husband.
Courtesy of Anne Moss

Small Business, Nordic, BI-freelancer, Blogging, Niche, blogs, Ad Revenue

I'm the Wordle editor. People complain about the words and recognize me on the street — but I wouldn't trade this job for anything.

Mon, 02/06/2023 - 05:22

Tracy Bennett. — Tracy Bennett.
Tracy Bennett.

Careers, Media, contributor 2023, as told to, Wordle, Kiera Fields, Crosswords

I tracked what I did for every hour of my life for the last 5 years, splitting all activities into 11 categories. It helped me stop wasting time.

Sun, 02/05/2023 - 06:40

Trevor Sweet has been recording his life since high school.

Trevor Sweet

Strategy, Tech Insider, Features, Reddit, data, Journals, Diary

I work in party hostels all around the world. I clean gross rooms and host all-night pub crawls in exchange for a free place to live — here's what it's like.

Sat, 02/04/2023 - 12:01

Tech Insider : Travel

girl takes a selfie on a boat with a group of people — Taylor Futch, in the foreground.
Courtesy of Taylor Futch

Careers, Nordic, BI-freelancer, hostels, Party, Traveling, Travel

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