My agency suggested we part ways after I refused an AI voice-acting job. My integrity is worth more than a paycheck.
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How to cast a wide net in your job search, including a message template for cold outreach
"You can't just rely on just applying online now," said one career coach. BI asked for advice on what to do instead.
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Ageism, economic shifts, and finances: Over 600 older Americans shared how they're navigating today's job market
Hundreds of older Americans told BI that ageism, tech changes, and economic shifts have affected their retirement plans.
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The tricky challenge federal workers face pivoting into the private sector
Career experts said federal workers hoping to move to the private sector need to demonstrate that they have the skills many companies value.
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I hate working from home, so when I started freelancing full-time, I built coworking days into my schedule
When I could work from home for the first time, I felt lonely and disconnected from my job. Now that I'm a freelancer, I try to cowork with others.
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I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.
DOGE terminated Navy veteran Ben Gibson after he moved from Idaho to Washington, DC, for a VA job. He said the process was unbelievable.
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After 14 years of remote work, a millennial is back at the office full-time. She shared the 3 ways she's adjusting.
A millennial mom shares her strategies for returning to the office five days a week after years of remote work.
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The list of major companies laying off staff this year, including Porsche, Wayfair, Starbucks, and Meta
Layoffs have hit companies from HPE to Meta and Boeing already in 2025 amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.
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This project is betting on Gen Z to help Europe catch up with US tech. Here's what it's looking for in applications.
Project Europe's CEO Kitty Mayo told BI what they're looking for in applicants — and key pitfalls to avoid.
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I made $48,000 in profits in 4 months on Etsy. Here's how I experimented to find the right products and prices to sell.
Entrepreneur Taylor Posada scaled her new Etsy shop and made over $48,000 in four months using data from Etsy ads, sales, and listing images.
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They started posting videos about their jobs. Now they're TikTok famous.
In TikTok and Instagram videos about work, employees show their passion and community.
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My doctor said my 80-hour-a-week job had been slowly killing me. Retiring early gave me my life back.
She had always viewed her work as a source of pride, but it also brought stress and, at times, serious health consequences.
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This startup is replacing job recruiters with AI agents. Here's the pitch deck it used to raise $5 million.
AI hiring platform OptimHire just raised $5 million in seed funding to bring AI agents to the hiring process.
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I've been a professional declutterer for 18 years. Reframe 'wants' and 'needs' so you don't overbuy.
Tracy McCubbin's experience growing up around hoarders inspired here career. She's been a professional declutterer for 18 years and it's her calling.
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I built a career I loved. Motherhood made me question it all.
What I thought was flexibility was really working around the clock. I realized something needed to change, and I started protecting my family time.
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Why a 75-year-old pulled out of retiring 5 times and still isn't ready — even though he's a millionaire
Louis Belline, 75, worked as an airline pilot and flight instructor for five decades. He's not ready to retire yet.
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I'm a single mom who landed a remote federal job. My 5-day office return means paying more for day care.
A single mom said getting hired as a federal worker meant a pension and great benefits. Now, it also means extra day care costs and uncertainty.
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A man sued his old employer who gave him a worse desk — and won
Nicholas Walker perceived being asked to sit at a middle desk, instead of his old desk at the back of the office, as a demotion.
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This time, Elon Musk might have taken on too much
Elon Musk has faced "great difficulty" running his companies while trying to remake the US government. Some observers worry he's taken on too much.
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4 things on a résumé that matter way more than the college you attended, according to a tech and finance recruiter
A tech and finance recruiter said they rarely look at the school a candidate attended when hiring, but they do search for whether you've been promoted.
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Bill Bensley designed Thailand's real-life 'White Lotus' hotel and doubts he could have pulled it off in the US
Bill Bensley, 65, moved to Asia in the '80s. He says that learning to speak Thai and Indonesian has helped him communicate his design visions.
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CEOs are showing signs of insecurity about their AI strategies
Enterprise AI company Dataiku released a survey of 500 CEOs and found that they're worried about losing their jobs — and soon.
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We asked ChatGPT which jobs are safe from AI. We aren't completely buying its answer.
AI will affect more roles than others, yet even for roles relatively safe from a bot takeover, at least some change is likely to come.
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My marriage was over, but I couldn't leave because of money. Writing steamy novels helped me become financially independent.
I couldn't leave my husband because I didn't have any money. Writing novels allowed me to break free, and also follow my passion.
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5 questions HR legally cannot ask you in a job interview — and what to do if they're brought up
Leigh Henderson, an HR expert of 20 years, says if you're asked about your age during an interview, say "I prefer to focus on my qualifications."
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Jamie Dimon says it's only 'people in the middle' complaining a lot about RTO
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon doubled down on his criticisms of remote work, calling out those who complain about returning to the office.
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Jobs you thought were AI-proof probably aren't
AI will likely affect all jobs in some ways, yet the impact will vary depending on the job. It's a good time to be a nurse or a barber.
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Want to keep your best workers happy? Cut the low performers, a former Netflix HR director says.
A former HR director at Netflix said the company's culture of feedback and transparency initially took him aback.
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I made over $5 million by selling sports cards. I can now give my kids a better childhood than I had.
Joe DePasquale is known as "Joe Hollywood" in the app WhatNot. There he sells sports trading cards for which he made over $5 million in 2024.
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Nvidia's culture of 'organized chaos' is best suited for self-starters, says principal architect
Nvidia technical leader Bryce Adelstein Lelbach says the company doesn't employ a strict hierarchy — and can toss employees into the deep end.
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How to get hired even if you left your last job on bad terms, according to a former Google recruiter
Former Google recruiter Nolan Church said it's best to mend bad relationships when leaving a job, but if that's not possible show self-awareness.
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The former CEO of Twitch said he had one piece of career advice that he gave every batch of interns
Emmett Shear was the CEO of the streaming platform Twitch from 2011 to 2023. He was OpenAI's interim CEO in November 2023.
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The surprising truth about low performers
Studies show that firing low performing employees doesn't "raise the bar" — it actually lowers performance
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I'm a product manager who's worked at Uber, Amazon, and Meta. I always advise junior employees to be the dumbest person in the room.
Shailesh Chauhan, a Meta product manager, said he learned to say no, including to managers.
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I'm in a long-distance relationship with my fiancé, who travels for work. Since I'm a remote employee, I fly to wherever she is.
When my fiancé travels for work, I often go with her because I can work remotely from anywhere. Our flexible jobs make our relationship possible.
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13 successful founders who launched their careers at consulting firms
From DoorDash to Warby Parker, plenty of successful founders got their start at consulting firms like Bain and McKinsey.
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Locked out of their white-collar careers, older Americans turn to blue-collar jobs and side hustles
Older Americans are turning to blue-collar jobs amid a white-collar hiring slowdown. Some says they're facing age bias and financial challenges.
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What it's like to moonlight as one of Maine's last lighthouse keepers
High school teacher Matt Rosenberg trades books for a paddleboat to preserve the historic Nubble lighthouse, a beloved tourist attraction.
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A part-time Uber driver who earned $24,000 last year explains how he thinks a ukulele and an EV earned him more tips
Uber and Lyft drivers say inconsistent tipping makes a difficult earnings environment even harder. One driver shares his tricks.
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Female founders and execs talk about acts of 'micro-feminism' at work — and why they matter
Female founders and CEOs share their experiences with "micro-feminism" in the workplace, highlighting key moments that helped shape their careers.
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Stephen A. Smith's reported $100 million payday is a lesson in knowing your worth
When negotiating pay, Stephen A. Smith advises being "fully aware" of the market and what you bring to the table — and having numbers to back it up.
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My partner works at JP Morgan and is being forced back into the office. I'm terrified of what this means for our relationship.
My partner and I work from home and planned to travel the world together. Everything is changing now that she has to go back into JP Morgan's office.
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Your Uber driver doesn't care what you think about Elon Musk
Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas reveal how they handle passenger questions about Elon Musk to preserve tips in a competitive gig economy.
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I worked at Amazon during its early years. Jeff Bezos didn't seem to care about anything but his mission — but it was hard not to like him.
Steve Yegge worked at Amazon from 1998 to 2005. Although disagreed with some of the company's practices, he found Bezos difficult to dislike.
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My dad founded Edible Arrangements, and I took over at age 31. I love it, but I feel pressure to do the family business justice.
Somia Farid Silber took over her family's company as CEO. She's also the mom of a toddler and is working on balancing both.
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I post photos of my kids online. It's part of my job, and the reward outweighs the risk.
Melissa Petro is a personal essayist who shares her life as a mother for work. Including details about her kids' lives helps her pay her bills.
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She returned to work after surviving cancer but resigned a week later. Now, as a laundromat owner, she's her own boss.
Laundromats are often touted as a passive income business, but Low Seow Yee is hosting parties and hoping to make laundry fun again.
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Software engineers at Google, Microsoft, and more share their best tips for landing a coding job in tech
Software engineer job postings have declined amid the rise of AI. However, strong foundational skills can help entry-level applicants get hired.
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Nvidia technical leader says it's a 'very challenging time for young programmers'
The Nvidia architect said junior coders should develop their writing and mathematics chops and prioritize practical experience over graduate degrees.
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