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I started a nonprofit to fight ALS after my husband's death. Here's how tech and AI can help us find a cure.

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Hali Mo is sitting at a table that has her pastries

A millennial who quit her tech job details the costs and challenges of making a career change to a self-employed baker

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A woman who retired at 50 found it overrated, so she returned to work full-time running a cat grooming business

Susan Cesarini retired at 50 but unretired during the pandemic after losing her sense of purpose, opening a cat grooming business.

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A man looking frustrated at his office desk

Switching jobs used to mean higher pay raises. Not anymore.

People who swicth jobs saw their wage growth fall to 4.2%, below job stayers', as the Great Resignation's end weakens bargaining power.

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I'm a federal worker who returned to the office. The process felt rushed, and the people I work with aren't even there.

A formerly remote federal worker had to report to an office they'd never heard of that has a trickier commute. It felt illogical and a little cruel.

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Looking for an internship? This company says it'll pay $25 an hour to a 'dog breath sniffer'

A marketing internship in New York City is drawing applicants with its unusual title and boundless promise for growth for a dogged worker.

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John Moore standing by a mailbox and smiling.

I was a mailman for 31 years before retiring. I now deliver flowers part-time and have yet to use any retirement savings.

John Moore delivered mail for the post office for 31 years before retiring. He now delivers flowers part-time and has avoided using his savings.

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A volunteer carries boxes of food toward the doorstep of a home in Florida

If you get laid off, here's what you can do besides hunt for a job

Job seekers can boost their abilities around tech like AI and might also find purpose and structure by volunteering.

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An outback road in Queensland, Australia

A remote town is looking for a doctor. They're offering $428,000, free rent, and a car allowance.

An isolated Australian town is offering a lucrative salary of up to $428,000, free rent, and car allowance to attract a doctor to live in the Outback.

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I'm a lawyer who helps workers transition into retirement. Here are 7 steps to take if you've been pushed out of a job you loved.

Many federal employees and others are now needing to think about retiring earlier than expected. These seven steps can help make the transition easier.

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Allison Ellsworth stands in front of a wall of Poppi soda

I'm Poppi's cofounder and chief brand officer. I love chaos and never take a lunch break — here's what a day in my life looks like.

Allison Ellsworth relaunched her prebiotic soda brand as Poppi in March 2020. PepsiCo announced it will acquire Poppi for $1.95 billion this month.

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A millennial making $280,000 secretly working 2 remote jobs says it's important to get in a rhythm: 'Burnout is real'

Two jobs help this millennial support his partner, contribute to his parents' mortgage, and assist his niece and nephew with their college tuition.

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PwC launches a new platform to help AI agents work together

PwC unveils "agent OS" to integrate agents across platforms.

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I worked at Chick-fil-A after college because I couldn't find a full-time job. It was frustrating, but I had time to figure out my career path.

I thought it would be easy to find a full-time job once I graduated college. In 2011, the job market was still recovering, so I took a fast-food job.

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I came to the US as a refugee when I was 11. Now I own a multimillion-dollar business.

Orhan Veli moved to the US when he was 11 as a refugee. Now he owns a chain which made $12 million in revenue in 2024. He is now helping other refugees.

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I'm a recruiter who landed a job with Apple after being headhunted on LinkedIn. Here are my 4 tips for optimizing your profile.

Theresa Park wasn't looking for a role when a senior Apple recruiter messaged her on LinkedIn. Optimizing her profile helped her secure a job.

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Mike Krieger is wearing a blue denim shirt and black pants, sitting with one leg crossed over the other in a black leather chair, in front of a background that is half pink and half pale yellow, with black lettering on it that is partially obscured by his body. He is wearing a beige microphone on his face, and he is mid speech.

Instagram's cofounder explains why he thinks people in their 20s have a unique advantage

Mike Krieger said he thinks those in their early 20s are uniquely positioned to tap into younger audiences, while still having the means to execute.

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The Signal debacle is a lesson on what not to do when you royally mess up at work

The dustup over US government leaders' use of Signal offers a real-time lesson in accountability at work. The short answer: If you screw up, own it.

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I was blindsided by my tech layoff after a decade in the industry. These 3 lessons helped me bounce back.

Lorraine K. Lee had avoided tech layoffs for a decade when she received a calendar invite in November 2022 that she didn't have a good feeling about.

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Four people sitting and waiting for interviews

2 recruiters have a message for frustrated job seekers: It's not your fault

One recruiter said a job opening got 700 applications within a few days, and the company wasn't able to interview all the qualified candidates.

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Looking for a job in a recession? Here's the advice this career coach gives her clients.

Career coach Marnie Lemonik recommends her clients take these steps to maximize their job security in a recession.

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Three people touching their beers together

I moved to Japan 3 years ago for a corporate job. The country's work culture and office quirks still surprise me.

I moved from Europe to Japan for a corporate job. Working here has been filled with surprises about quitting culture, happy hours, and technology.

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A photo of a student appearing exhausted while at a laptop computer in a school library.

College students are using AI, but they're conflicted about it

Conversations with over a dozen college students across the US revealed fears of developing an over-reliance on AI.

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Silhouette of modern woman on her way home with her baby in a stroller

Having kids changed the way I approach work. I apologize less and have hard stops that are nonnegotiable.

Becoming a mom made me realize I needed to change my approach to work. I now overcommunicate my needs and have clear boundaries.

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Liane Agbi smiling wearing a black suit siting on a white modern sofa.

I changed my work habits to improve my marriage, and it increased my profits to over $190,000. Here are the 3 pivots I made.

An entrepreneur named Liane Agbi adjusted three work habits to improve her relationship with her spouse, and it grew her productivity and sales.

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A woman wearing a pink shirt and black shorts stands in a restaurant holding an iced coffee.

As a busy mom, I started an online T-shirt business expecting to make passive income. I lasted only 3 months.

Making passive income selling T-shirts online wasn't as simple as social media posts said it would be. Instead, I was constantly stressed out.

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Why an 89-year-old who retired just 2 years ago wishes he was still working

Richard Maas, 89, worked with cars for five decades and ran a company into his 80s. After retiring two years ago, he wants to return to work.

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I'm a former Google exec who's manipulated people to get what I want. When done right, it's an essential career skill.

What's so bad about getting people to do what you want? A former Google executive shares why manipulation — and doing it well — is an essential tool.

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What this Paul Weiss boss got wrong — and right — in his email to staff about the Trump deal

The head of law firm Paul Weiss sent a lengthy email to staffers defending the firm's negotiated deal with President Trump. It's not clear it worked.

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Cisco exec explains why she thinks 'learn to code' is still good advice

Cisco exec Liz Centoni said coding can help train the way you think and prepare you to solve the tech industry's everyday problems.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaking at The New York Times' DealBook summit.

Andy Jassy just shared 5 career tips for Amazon staff who want to get ahead at work. Check it out.

Jassy said he tried different fields like sportscasting, product management, and investment banking before he joined Amazon.

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Remote contract workers share their red flags for sorting through scams

Experts say that by slowing down and staying skeptical, you can better spot the signs that someone's trying to trick you.

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I'm a superyacht nanny. Parents take me all over the world with them to keep their kids happy.

Ella Peters joins ultrawealthy families on superyachts through Cannes, Nice, St. Tropez, and Sardinia. The charters can cost $500,000 a week.

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Musk, Bezos, and Zuck are going full alpha male. America's girlbosses are fed up.

As alpha male energy takes over the workplace, women are leaning out.

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Frank Noble, 85, in his garden. He's pushing a wheelbarrow with chopped wood.

I retired early from my demanding job at 55. Now that I'm 86, I attribute my successful retirement to a few key decisions.

Frank Noble retired early at 55 and is now 86. Decades later, he attributes his long and successful retirement to financial stability and hobbies.

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It may seem like I'm unsuccessful because I'm a barista, but I love the job. It pays my bills, and I get to explore my passions.

I couldn't make ends meet when I tried to become a freelancer. I thought I failed when I had to be a barista. But I just had to redefine success.

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a woman poses with a latte in front of her

An AI expert credits her Big Tech career success to 'The Secret.' These 3 lessons made the biggest impact.

Jigyasa Grover, who has experience at Meta, X, and Google as a machine learning engineer, says "The Secret" has helped her achieve her career goals.

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3 women toasting with Stella Artois glasses

An NYC fashion consultant shares 3 style tips for day-to-night dressing this spring

An NYC fashion consultant shares his style tips on versatile workwear for seamless day-to-night transitions.

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I'm 58 and lost my 6-figure job. Over a year of applications later, I still haven't found anything.

Pete Petersen, 58, has been looking for work since last February after he was laid off from his corporate job, suspecting ageism.

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The list of major companies laying off staff this year, including Morgan Stanley, Wayfair, Block, 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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ChatGPT is confident and Gemini avoids conflict. Here's what a workplace personality test reveals about leading AI models.

ChatGPT is assertive and results-driven, according to its DISC assessment. Gemini is a good listener.

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the back of a woman's head sitting at her desk with coworkers in the background

My employer has issued a return-to-office mandate. Now, I have to see my ex-husband and his new wife in the office every week.

I've worked from home for years, but my company has issued an RTO mandate. I'll have to see my ex-husband in the office because that's where we met.

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colleagues play table football in the office

Playing a game with your boss? Just let them win.

Meta staff supposedly let Mark Zuckerberg win a board game. That's sparked a debate about whether beating your boss could be bad for your career.

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Pimlalana Mankong Four Seasons Koh Samui

I work at the Four Seasons in Thailand, where The White Lotus is filmed. I had to do a golf cart driving test and the job comes with perks.

The Four Seasons in Koh Samui is where parts of The White Lotus season three was flimed. Pimlalana Mankong shares what it's like to work there.

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