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Timothy Gamble left his role as the VP of data engineering at Walker & Dunlop to cofound an AI startup in the real-estate space.

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.

Walter Biscardi works remotely from a cruise ship as often as he can. He pays for premium WiFi and parks himself under the repeaters.

A former program manager who was placed on a PIP at a top tech company says their initial reactions were fear and shame.

A waitress in Atlanta uses the app FrontHouz to pick up shifts at bars and restaurants around the city while caring for her disabled aunt.

A 32-year-old software engineer shares how he went from making $15,000 as a fresh grad to nearly $700,000 in 2024 at Meta.

A professor flies between NYC and Michigan for work weekly and says supercommuting can be tiring for some, but not for her. It gives her energy.

Some job-interview mistakes to avoid include being unprepared, not mentioning metrics, and not asking the right questions, a hiring manager says.

A former JPMorgan employee says it's important to demonstrate in your interview that you researched the different groups in the company.

Grace Ryu quit her tech job to pursue her multiple side hustles. Now she earns over $100,000 a year working just 40 hours a month.

I rejected my dream job offer, a full-time, in-office position with better pay and benefits. Losing my work-from-home flexibility wasn't worth it.

A recruiter shares her tips for what job seekers should avoid discussing in interviews, in order to strengthen their chances of getting hired.

Should you be job-hopping or loyal to a company? An ex-Microsoft HR VP explains how recruiters evaluate a candidate's prior job tenure and red flags.

This Instacart driver pays $100 toward her credit card debt each week and says it's a worthy side hustle. She only works Saturdays and Sundays.

Taylor J. Swift, who works in politics, said his name has helped his career. Though he's been teased about it, he's learned to just "shake it off."

I'm a barista, but my degree is in journalism. I couldn't get a 'real' full-time job after college, but this gig gives me flexibility and joy.

An attorney quit her job after 14 years to become a matchmaker. She's glad she made the career switch: She's more fulfilled and makes more money.

Amid layoffs, employees often ask why executives don't take pay cuts instead. An ex-Microsoft HR VP says it wouldn't make a big difference.

Ben Ruan is a HENRY: High-earner, not rich yet. He is a data analyst living in central London. He's a homeowner at 26 but still strives for financial freedom.

This mom of four is the breadwinner and her husband is a stay-at-home dad, but she says these terms are outdated and inaccurate. She shares the best and worst parts of this role.

Emily Webb-Doskow is an estate manager for the properties of the wealthy and takes special requests, such as acquiring two pregnant cows for regenerative farming.

A former lawyer took a break from her job over 13 years ago and never went back. Now, she's a full-time travel blogger taking boat trips and cruises.