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Careers 2024-05-02T14:04:21Z
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks to an employee at a solar park.

The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla to Google and Apple

Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Amazon, IBM, Google, UPS and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
Economy 2024-05-02T13:01:01Z
New York City subway

New York offers the worst cost-of-living tradeoff of any major city for new college grads. Starting salaries go further in these 14 metros.

New graduates' salaries go the furthest in Austin and Atlanta, but more of them are still moving to New York.
Careers 2024-05-02T11:21:01Z
Woman working on laptop while boy hugging her from behind at home

Starting a new career in my 40s was the hardest and most rewarding thing I've ever done

I left my job as an accountant when my son was born. To flex my brain I started freelancing and after a divorce it's my main job.
Tech 2024-05-02T10:45:13Z

Jensen Huang's 6 a.m. starts and 14-hour workday helped him turn Nvidia into a $2 trillion company

Eating with staff in the cafeteria, no 1:1 meetings, and being the "custodian of the culture" are just some aspects of Jensen Huang's management style.
Tech 2024-05-02T10:27:01Z

Gen Z is throwing PowerPoint Parties. It needs to stop.

On TikTok and among Gen Z, PowerPoint parties are popular. But allowing work mentality to seep into our social lives is a huge mistake.
Economy 2024-05-02T10:03:02Z

A California Gen Xer who made over $1 million secretly working 2 remote jobs said it allowed him to travel the world, max out his 401(k), and send his kids to private school

A Gen Xer in California made over $1 million secretly working two remote tech jobs. He shared his top pieces of advice for overemployed workers.
Careers 2024-05-02T09:05:02Z

10 things you should be negotiating every time you land a job offer, according to ex-Microsoft HR VP

Maximize your job offer with negotiation tips from a former Microsoft executive.
Entertainment 2024-05-02T04:15:21Z

Maya Rudolph says she got too burnt out from running her production company, so she left: 'I like working, but I don't like killing myself'

"I used to not have a choice, and so I did it, because that's what you did. You exhausted yourself," Maya Rudolph told Town and Country Magazine.
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Tech 2024-05-01T16:34:55Z

College students desperate for jobs are getting scammed online by criminals posing as tech recruiters

College students looking to join the workforce are being targeted by scammers offering attractive job listings, the FTC said.
Economy 2024-05-01T13:55:58Z

A millennial couldn't afford the Mounjaro weight-loss drug so he started secretly working 2 remote jobs. He's on track to make $166,000 this year and says he's lost 45 pounds.

A California-based millennial started secretly working two remote jobs to pay for Mounjaro weight-loss drugs. He's on track to make $166,000 this year.
Careers 2024-05-01T10:06:30Z

I make $58K a month on OnlyFans. My most loyal subscribers are tired businessmen and 60% of my conversations aren't sexual.

An OnlyFans creator makes majority of her income comes from messages. She said 60% of her conversations non-sexual and spark genuine connections.
Economy 2024-05-01T10:02:01Z

A national shortage of construction workers is driving high home prices. The industry is struggling to fill the gap.

A major shortage of construction workers is bad news for homebuyers and infrastructure projects.
Careers 2024-05-01T09:09:01Z

I quit my $376,000 dream job at Goldman Sachs to care for my mother when she got sick. I felt sorry for myself at first — but now I have no regrets.

This former Goldman Sachs financial executive turned matchmaker quit her dream job to take care of her mother who was diagnosed with cancer.
Careers 2024-05-01T09:05:01Z

I lost my marriage and my job at the height of my success. After moving back in with my mom, here's how I regained my self-worth.

Ayan Said's marriage crumbled after 20 years with her partner. Right after her divorce was finalized, she lost her job.
Real Estate 2024-05-01T09:00:02Z

I moved my family to Spain where childcare is 3 times cheaper than the UK. I'm happier and healthier, and I landed a better job.

Sara Bustillo de Castro moved from London to Madrid after she found the childcare too expensive and low quality in the UK.
Careers 2024-05-01T00:30:02Z

A software engineer shares the résumé he's used since college that got him a $500,000 job at Meta — plus offers at TikTok and LinkedIn

The software engineer keeps a relatively low GPA on his résumé as a way to talk about how he learned from failure.
Careers 2024-04-30T18:16:16Z

I took a higher-paying job instead of one where I could work from home. I'm not sure it was the right move.

This 26-year-old man had to choose between a higher-paying job or one where he could work from home often. He's not sure he made the right call.
Careers 2024-04-30T16:04:17Z

Higher-paid employees looking for work are having a tough time, and it could be a sign of a shift in the workplace

It's true not many people need work, so the lack of open roles isn't critical to the economy. But not everyone is happy at their job.
Retail 2024-04-30T12:32:02Z

How much the typical worker makes at 19 retailers, from Amazon to Walmart

Retail workers' wages have increased substantially in the last few years. Here's the median wage for workers at companies like Amazon and Walmart.
Careers 2024-04-30T11:44:37Z

More CEOs are deciding the stress, pressure, and loneliness are just not worth the money

HSBC's boss said he needed a "better balance between my personal and business life." CEOs like Elon Musk have revealed the stresses of being on top.
Economy 2024-04-30T09:28:01Z

Welcome to the white-collar recession

A new report shows the real winners — and losers — in the job market.
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Careers 2024-04-30T09:05:02Z

I left my VP role at 25 to build a startup. Leaving security and a steady paycheck behind was hard, but I have no regrets.

Timothy Gamble left his role as the VP of data engineering at Walker & Dunlop to cofound an AI startup in the real-estate space.
AI 2024-04-30T00:06:31Z

Nvidia employees say CEO Jensen Huang is 'not easy to work for.' He says that's how it should be.

People who work with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang say he's "demanding" and a "perfectionist." He says that's how a leader should be.
Entertainment 2024-04-29T19:47:17Z

From Tim Cook to Anna Wintour, these 15 successful people wake up before 6 a.m.

Successful people across industries are known for waking up early. See who's disciplined enough to skip the snooze button.
Careers 2024-04-29T17:29:47Z

My husband is turning 68 and terrified of retiring. I'm ready for a more flexible lifestyle.

My husband is about to turn 68 and terrified of retiring. I'm looking forward to a more flexible schedule to do things we love.
Careers 2024-04-29T16:38:38Z

I'm a federal prison consultant. Here's how I went from being in prison to helping clients get ready to go behind bars.

Sam Mangel went to prison for a felony. The experience prompted him to become a federal prison consultant to help prepare others for life behind bars.
Retail 2024-04-29T14:24:36Z

Walmart's CEO made 976 times the median employee's pay last year

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's total compensation was over $26.9 million last year. The median compensation for company workers was $27,642.
Economy 2024-04-29T10:03:01Z

A Cleveland Uber driver who made $109,000 in 2023 but took home only $17,000 shares the 3 reasons he can't quit ride-hailing: 'I continue to run into a brick wall'

A Cleveland Uber driver shares why he wants to quit ride-hailing and why he's not sure he can find a better job.
Careers 2024-04-29T09:12:01Z
Careers 2024-04-29T09:05:01Z

I quit a comfortable tech job to launch a startup. Moving back in with my mom was humbling, but now I make $400,000 and travel all the time.

Gene Caballero had a stable job at Dell, but he quit to cofound a lawn care startup. Now he's earning more, working less, and traveling often.
Careers 2024-04-29T00:15:01Z

I took a 75% pay cut to ditch law for tech. The switch paid off and got me to Google.

Zubin Pratap got his foot in the tech door after months of networking and research about the industry.
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Careers 2024-04-28T15:38:18Z

You may actually have to work more hours with the rise of AI

Some say AI could help usher in a four-day workweek, but one CEO says it could actually increase demands on workers and add to an always-on culture.
Careers 2024-04-28T11:24:01Z

As a recent college grad, I've built my career from my childhood bed. I feel like I'm missing out on the professional world.

A college graduate is a remote freelancer, so she developed her business from her childhood bed. She doesn't feel part of the professional world.
Economy 2024-04-28T09:37:01Z

How a stay-at-home dad turned his passion for pickleball into 'a game changer' side hustle

Antoine Echavidre's side hustle is teaching pickleball. He's a stay-at-home dad with a passion for this sport and doesn't want to be in an office job.
Careers 2024-04-27T23:39:01Z

I got offers from Microsoft, Meta, and Google. Here's why I chose Google.

Even though Meta originally offered a higher salary, Google was always my first choice.
Careers 2024-04-27T11:44:01Z

I'm a 26-year-old software engineer making $75,000, and still dream of becoming a professional e-sports athlete. Here's how I balance work and my gaming endeavors

Andy "Andersin" Collins is a Valorant esports athlete in its Challengers League, playing for "Thinking Men."
Careers 2024-04-27T11:04:02Z

After getting hired, I started dating a man from the interview panel. It put targets on our backs and made promotions difficult.

An employee started dating a coworker from her interview panel. When they were outed as a couple, the ethics became murky. They got married anyway.
Careers 2024-04-27T10:11:01Z

I'm a millennial who manages Gen Zs. Here are the differences in managing the workforce's youngest generation.

Millennial Hannah Tooker found working with Gen Z changed her perspective and improved her management style.
Tech 2024-04-26T19:25:27Z

Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year

Meta's median salary is significantly higher than many tech jobs, though on par with rivals like Google and Amazon.
Tech 2024-04-26T14:52:07Z

Jeff Bezos says work-life balance is a 'debilitating phrase,' and that work and life are actually a circle

Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, says "work-life balance" is a "debilitating phrase" as it implies there's a trade-off. Instead, he sees it as a circle.
Retail 2024-04-25T17:02:37Z

Walmart's CEO, who started on the company's loading docks, shares 3 tips for how to move up the corporate ladder

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon started at the company 40 years ago earning $6.50 an hour on the loading docks. He shared his career tips with Stratechery.
Careers 2024-04-25T10:07:08Z

I quit medicine for a corporate grad job. I felt behind but didn't have the passion to become a low-paid doctor.

A medical student in the UK switched to a corporate career because of low pay and stress. She's found a better work-life balance working in HR.
Careers 2024-04-25T09:16:13Z

I got my dream job at Apple on my fourth attempt. Here's why I left the 6-figure job after only 2 years.

A software engineer landed his job at Apple by showcasing his side hustles – then left to pursue running them full-time.
Careers 2024-04-24T17:23:53Z

Believe it or not, we're spending less time in meetings than we used to

Desk workers aren't spending as much time in meetings as just a few years ago, per a survey. Still, the cost of inefficient gatherings can be high.
Economy 2024-04-24T10:03:01Z

Meet the typical new entrepreneur: A young woman living in the South who's doing it as a side hustle

American's newest entrepreneurs are increasingly likely to be women, immigrants, living in the South, and doing their business as a side hustle.
Careers 2024-04-24T09:45:23Z

A woman said her tattoos got her rejected for a job, but experts say personality is far more important

A heavily tattooed creator's video sparked a debate on social media about how much of an issue tattoos are to hiring managers and in job interviews.
Careers 2024-04-24T09:04:01Z

I work from a cruise ship for 3 months a year. Here's how I stay productive at sea.

Walter Biscardi works remotely from a cruise ship as often as he can. He pays for premium WiFi and parks himself under the repeaters.
Economy 2024-04-23T09:58:01Z

The top 20 fast-growing, high-paying jobs in the US

Business Insider ranked fast-growing and high-paying jobs and listed the typical level of education required for each of the top 20.
Careers 2024-04-23T09:11:01Z

I was LinkedIn's first head of HR. PIPs don't work — there's a better way to help struggling employees.

An HR professional with over three decades of experience shares a better approach to performance-improvement plans.
Careers 2024-04-23T09:08:18Z

I'm a Finnish CEO. Here's what it's like running a company in the happiest country on earth.

Finland is the happiest place on earth. The CEO of a Helsinki business shares how he manages his company in line with Finnish culture.
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