#career-transition

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MMA
fromSherdog
8 hours ago

Francis Marshall 'turned my whole life around' by pursuing full-time fighting career

Francis Marshall submitted Erik Silva with a rear-naked choke in the first round at UFC Mexico after quitting his fireman job to pursue fighting full-time at American Top Team.
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Canine carer: how guide dog school dropout Marcus came to comfort cancer patients for a living

Marcus was purpose-bred at the Guide Dogs Centre in Glossodia a small town at the foot of the Blue Mountains, 68km north-west of Sydney. In April 2020, at the start of our most recent global pandemic, when Marcus was eight weeks old, he went to live with puppy raisers Alex and Alison.
Pets
#retirement-identity-crisis
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Retirement

I retired with enough money and within six months I realized the one thing nobody tells you about finally having everything you worked for - Silicon Canals

Retirement creates an identity crisis when work-derived purpose and social value disappear, requiring intentional redefinition of self-worth beyond professional roles.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Retirement

The last thing a retiree loses isn't their memory or their mobility - it's the belief that tomorrow needs them to show up - Silicon Canals

Retirement's greatest challenge is losing professional identity and purpose rather than physical capability, as the sudden absence of being needed creates existential emptiness.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I retired with enough money and within six months I realized the one thing nobody tells you about finally having everything you worked for - Silicon Canals

Retirement creates an identity crisis when work-derived purpose and social value disappear, requiring intentional redefinition of self-worth beyond professional roles.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Retirement

The last thing a retiree loses isn't their memory or their mobility - it's the belief that tomorrow needs them to show up - Silicon Canals

#entrepreneurship
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Startup companies

A Gen Zer took a 6-figure job at Meta to rebuild her savings. Then she quit and returned to her dream.

Alyson Isaacs used a Meta product manager role to rebuild savings and strategically prepare to return to entrepreneurship, ultimately resigning to pursue startup goals.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago
Careers

Entrepreneurs Are Going Back to Corporate Life. Here's Why.

Entrepreneurs seeking corporate roles should tailor applications to realistic, specialist positions, highlight specific entrepreneurial achievements, and update LinkedIn while leveraging their network.
Manchester United
fromSoccer News
1 day ago

Southgate not looking for coaching return despite Man Utd links - Soccer News

Gareth Southgate is not seeking a new coaching role at club or international level, preferring to pursue different opportunities outside football management.
#mma
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I quit my tech job and became a stay-at-home dad. I sometimes feel lost because I'm not making money, but I still feel valuable.

A former tech worker transitioned to photography and stay-at-home parenting, discovering that self-worth extends beyond financial contribution and professional identity.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

From life coaching to painting lighthouses... what are former TDs doing after a life in politics?

The 24/7 grind of a politician is not for the faint-hearted as the likes of Simon Coveney and Catherine Martin will tell you. Former TDs who stood down or lost their Dáil seat at the last general election say why they haven't looked back.
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

A Rooftop Retreat and a Growing Obsession

Every day I ask myself, how did I go from a successful divorce lawyer to knowing 80 varieties of palm trees? If you had told me four years ago that I would be quitting a 12-year career as a lawyer to install and design gardens, I would have laughed.
LA real estate
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 days ago

Former Barcelona star Jeremy Mathieu jokes he took free kicks better than Lionel Messi

Jérémy Mathieu joined Barcelona at age 30 after Luis Enrique's personal recruitment, winning the treble in his first season before later moving to Sporting CP.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

IndyCar 2026: Power's reclamation, Schumacher's rehabilitation, Palou's quest for history

I sat down with [his manager] while we were talking at the beginning of '25 and we said that the best-case scenario was having a spot at Andretti, because I felt like it's going to become the best team. They've got all the ingredients there. So it's funny that it worked out the way it has.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

I'm 46 with $21 million and a baby on the way - should I retire from my high-stress job to focus on family?

Having achieved an eight-figure net worth through a stressful job, he is ready to leave work for good. The challenge is that he's struggling to follow through and wonders if a few more years in the workforce won't hurt. While I'd like to be in this Redditor's position with $21 million, I also understand the nervousness of leaving work. This is the life he has known for years, and with a newborn on the way, so many changes at once could be upsetting.
Retirement
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

I quit Bain after a 43-hour workday and now own an outdoor adventure business

Sunny Stroeer left Bain consulting to pursue adventure sports entrepreneurship, leveraging her strategic skills while prioritizing personal values over high-pressure corporate culture.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago

First trans Drag Race winner announces that she's quit drag 7 years after win

The former drag performer made history twice during her appearance on Drag Race Thailand season two in 2019. In addition to becoming the first out trans woman to win any season of internationally, she became the first contestant to win six challenges in a single season. To this day, she remains the only contestant on any Drag Race franchise to have achieved this feat.
LGBT
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

College Students Want More Work-Based Learning

I was like, 'What do you mean, I can actually work and take some classes?' I didn't even know there were apprenticeships out there, because I thought it was something of the past. That was my dream-to go into some field of engineering-so it was great to find something like AT&T, which has an apprenticeship program where you can jump into it, which later becomes software engineering.
Online learning
fromFast Company
4 days ago

What the gas station test reveals

When you work in the operating world, you are in the weeds of your business. For example, at SoFi I knew all the nuances of different types of student loan forbearance programs and at Brex I knew the minutiae of the Mastercard transaction chargeback rules. This contrasts with my experience as a private equity investor where I look at purchasing a business ranging from a chain of laundromats to Ancestry.com within the same month.
Business
New York Yankees
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Long Island's Matt Daley grateful to be running Yankees' scouting

Matt Daley transitioned from a released Yankees pitcher to becoming the team's director of pro scouting after Brian Cashman offered him future opportunities within the organization.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'I went from living alone to a husband and five kids' - Katie Taylor on being ready to step away from her career

Katie Taylor says she isn't afraid of retirement. She isn't apprehensive about what comes next after she fights for the final time as a professional in Dublin this summer. She isn't fearful of losing her identity when she stops doing something she's devoutly done for 30 years.
Women
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Ex-Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho mulling MLS move or retirement - sources

Philippe Coutinho is considering MLS or retirement at 33 after terminating his Vasco contract due to mental exhaustion, despite receiving an inquiry from CSKA Moscow.
Cooking
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I left my 6-figure job at Google to attend pastry school in France. Now I work on Disney cruise ships.

Valerie Valcourt left a six-figure tech career at Google to pursue pastry school in France, following a childhood passion that persisted despite parental discouragement and years of corporate work.
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

I quit my dream job in the US to move to Spain. Over a year later, I still don't know if it was the right decision.

You can call me a dork, but working in public radio was my dream as a teenager - and the hours I spent mapping out my career path and building up my résumé paid off by the time I was an adult. After graduating from college in 2019, I interned at NPR, then landed a job at my local public radio station. Within a few years, I'd worked my way up to being a beat reporter, the role I'd always wanted.
Media industry
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

This software engineer pivoted to an AI role. Here's what helped him make the change.

Startup experience and San Francisco networking accelerated Jai Raj Choudhary’s AI engineering career, enabling practical skill development, job offers, and growth without a degree requirement.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meet the retired Olympic champions starting second careers at Goldman Sachs with zero financial expertise and no office experience | Fortune

Most Olympians and athletic champions retire from their sport by their mid-30s, searching for passion in a different line of work. Fortunately for elite athletes on the job hunt, the famously selective bank is looking to tap into the same talent that rowing stars, competitive swimmers, and Super Bowl champions bring to the table. And apparently, there's much more in common between athletics and banking than what meets the eye.
Business
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

After graduating from NYU, I had to leave New York because I couldn't afford it. I had to move back in with my parents.

After graduating from NYU without securing full-time employment, I moved back to California to live with my parents and spend time while reassessing career options.
Careers
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

How did a West Texas oilman make Team USA's Olympic bobsled team?

Boone Niederhofer secured a flexible petroleum engineering job to pursue making the 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled team, leveraging football experience and strong drive.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I was laid off from USAID a year ago. I still feel survivor's guilt.

A former USAID employee found meaningful director-level work after losing his job when USAID was dismantled, but experiences survivor's guilt for unemployed colleagues.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I couldn't find the kind of community I wanted as a digital nomad - so I built it in Bali

On paper, it looked like a step up. In reality, it was the first sign that the way I was structuring my life no longer fit. I helped lead the company's move - setting up the office, hiring staff, and building operations from scratch. Malta had what I thought I wanted: sun, ocean, and easy access to the outdoors. Socially, something was missing.
Digital life
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I always wanted an MBA. I'm glad I used my severance pay to launch a startup instead.

Using severance to found a startup provided more practical learning and a stronger market differentiator than pursuing an MBA.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I left California for my dream career in New York. I felt burned out and dissatisfied - so I took success into my own hands.

Ever since I heard Taylor Swift's "Welcome to New York" for the first time, the city called my name. Of course, I was grateful for my suburban upbringing in California, but my town was too small for my aspirations. I wanted to live the life of a fashion journalist, and to me, that required being in New York City. Fixated on my goal, I mapped out a plan in college to secure as many internships and part-time writing gigs as possible,
Fashion & style
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Microsoft manager explains how she pivoted from admin to AI - and doesn't regret her English degree

An employee transitioned from executive assistant to senior AI gamification program manager by upskilling with gamification certifications, leveraging an English degree, and proving measurable impact.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I'm the CEO of The Ironman Group. I start my days training to climb mountains and end them with 'Schitt's Creek' episodes

Creates transformative, purpose-driven experiences by leading major fitness and endurance-event organizations, transitioning from finance and academia to CEO roles at Equinox and Ironman.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I got laid off from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson on how to move forward.

Laid-off Amazon senior software development manager is upskilling in AI, applying to engineering roles, exercising, and staying positive inspired by his teenage daughter.
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

What happens to your sense of identity when you retire after 40 years in the same career - Silicon Canals

Picture this: you're clearing out your office after four decades, packing away the nameplate that's defined you for longer than your kids have been alive. The company logo on your coffee mug suddenly feels foreign. That moment when security takes back your keycard? It hits differently when you've held it since the Reagan administration. I witnessed this exact scene when my father retired from sales management after thirty years. The man who'd taught me how to read quarterly reports over breakfast suddenly didn't know what to do with his mornings.
Mental health
fromAlleywatch
2 weeks ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 2/11/2026

Take2 - $14M Series A Take2, an AI agent network that automates end-to-end healthcare recruiting tasks, has raised $14M in Series A funding led by Human Capital. Founded by Yaniv Shimoni and Kaushik Narasimhan in 2023, Take2 has now raised a total of $14M in reported equity funding. AlleyWatch is NYC's leading source of tech and startup news, reaching the city's most active founders, investors, and tech leaders. Advertise today →
Venture
Film
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'He can out-act Shaq': Steph Curry sets up a potential future in Hollywood

Stephen Curry may transition from NBA superstar to film industry figure, acting and producing animated projects through his company Unanimous Media.
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Quote of the day by Michelle Obama: "You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages" - Silicon Canals

Not so long ago,I found myself staring at my laptop screen, unemployed for the third month straight. The media industry cuts had claimed another victim, and that victim was me. At first, I told myself it was just a temporary setback. But as rejection emails piled up and freelance gigs barely covered my rent, I started wondering if this was less of a speed bump and more of a dead end.
Careers
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Careers aren't ladders, they're quilts

Careers resemble quilts—made of varied skills, experiences, detours, and shifting priorities—rather than ladders requiring constant upward comparison and implying failure for sideways moves or setbacks.
#remote-work
fromAol
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

9 Remote Jobs That Pay $50 an Hour or More (Yes, They're Legit)

fromAol
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

9 Remote Jobs That Pay $50 an Hour or More (Yes, They're Legit)

Careers
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm a senior lawyer and only work 25 hours a week. I wanted to be present for my kids.

Maddi Thimont secured a senior legal role with school hours in 2024, enabling both career advancement and regular family time.
#layoffs
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
US news

A coach offers some comfort - and practical ideas - for journalists in the wake of a layoff - Poynter

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I was laid off from CrowdStrike and used AI to send 800 applications in a month to land my ideal role

fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
US news

A coach offers some comfort - and practical ideas - for journalists in the wake of a layoff - Poynter

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I was laid off from CrowdStrike and used AI to send 800 applications in a month to land my ideal role

Careers
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I was laid off 1.5 years ago and still can't find a full-time job. I feel like I'm working harder than ever, yet making less than I did before.

Laid-off marketing professional moved from LA to Tampa, facing long-term unemployment, financial strain, relentless job search, and improved well-being after returning home.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I left my 15-year career to become a stay-at-home mom. I was sad and embarrassed, but now I see it as a privilege.

Tiffany Tuttle left a 15-year production career when COVID-19 turned planned maternity leave into full-time stay-at-home motherhood, later balancing freelance creative work and parenting.
Careers
fromTech Times
3 weeks ago

How to Launch a Remote IT Support Career: Skills, Certifications, and Job Strategies

Remote IT jobs provide flexible, high-demand, entry-friendly career paths combining certifications, self-directed learning, and hands-on experience for candidates transitioning from non-tech backgrounds.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm a Googler who pivoted from finance to AI. It took me years, but I don't regret taking the long path.

A business graduate can transition to an AI engineering leader by extensive self-study, formal degrees, and years of role pivots within a company.
UX design
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm a senior UX researcher at Microsoft. Here's how I broke into AI without a tech background - and 3 lessons I learned.

Priyanka Kuvalekar transitioned from architecture to UX and leads AI-focused UX research for Microsoft Teams Calling, emphasizing AI evaluation and accessibility.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: "It always seems impossible until it is done" - Silicon Canals

Perceived impossibility often reflects mental magnification and fear; reframing challenges as uncomfortable permits small initial steps that enable major life change.
Wellness
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Olympic Speed Skater Erin Jackson Got Her Start In A Different Sport

Erin Jackson transitioned from inline skating to ice speed skating at 25, trained intensely, and achieved Olympic gold while preparing for the 2026 Winter Games.
fromHubspot
4 weeks ago

I went from Wall Street to content creation: Here's my journey

At 23, I walked into BlackRock's New York office fresh out of Wesleyan University, ready to conquer Wall Street. By 28, I had traded my corporate badge for a ring light and a mission to empower women through content creation. Along the way, I learned that the biggest impact doesn't always come from the biggest institutions. The journey began in 2018, when I joined BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory team. In my role, I advised governments and banks on complex financial issues.
Social justice
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Ex-Meta engineer says he asked for a demotion - but that was easier said than done

Igor Tsvetkov requested a demotion at Meta after struggling to ramp to senior-staff (E7) performance, then returned to Google.
Careers
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic gold medalist track star went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship | Fortune

Olympic champion Lauryn Williams transitioned from high sponsorship income to low-paid internships and white-collar work due to scarce post-Olympic sponsorships and poor financial outcomes.
fromGrahamdumpleton
4 weeks ago

Developer Advocacy in 2026 - Graham Dumpleton

When I moved to VMware, I expected things to continue much as before, but COVID disrupted those plans. When Broadcom acquired VMware, the writing was on the wall and though it took a while, I eventually got made redundant. That was almost 18 months ago. In the time since, I've taken an extended break with overseas travel and thoughts of early retirement. It's been a while therefore since I've done any direct developer advocacy.
Software development
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Building A Modern Solo Practice: How AI Is Changing What's Possible For Lawyers - Above the Law

The conversation was not about shortcuts or hype. It was about how thoughtful use of technology, strong decision making, and having the right support system can dramatically change what is possible for lawyers who want more control over their careers. Matthew's experience moving from Biglaw environments into solo practice offers a grounded perspective on how AI, education, and community now level the playing field for small firms.
Law
fromPeople.com
4 weeks ago

Woman Who Quit Her Corporate Job to Be a Full-Time Influencer Breaks Down 5 Shocking Realities of Content Creation (Exclusive)

In September, after a year and some change working in corporate fashion, influencer Hannah Krohne quit her full-time job and made a leap that is becoming increasingly common in the ever-changing world of social media. Krohne, who was previously working in strategy and merchandising for British fashion retailer ASOS, had been posting fashion and lifestyle-related videos online since her sophomore year of college.
Fashion & style
#strength-stacking
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Productivity

A Guide to Strength Stacking

Combining diverse skills, knowledge, experience, and temperament into strength stacks produces capabilities greater than individual strengths, enabling uncommon problem-solving and opportunity pursuit.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Productivity

A Guide to Strength Stacking

Combining disparate skills, knowledge, experience, and temperament produces amplified, unique problem-solving abilities that unlock opportunities others avoid.
#transferable-skills
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I became self-employed after having kids. It was harder than corporate life.

Katie Bullon left corporate marketing to freelance after childbirth intending to balance parenting and work, but self-employment ultimately caused burnout.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I struggled to find a job after taking the federal buyout last year. I had to expand my search nationwide to land my next role.

Geographic mobility enabled Jide Adebowale to secure a tech compensation analyst role in Washington, D.C., after taking a federal buyout in 2025.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Playing the Cards You're Dealt

Choosing to fold — leaving or reversing a poor decision — can be wiser than stubbornly continuing to 'play the cards you're dealt'.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life - I couldn't be happier

Ricci Armani used his Amazon severance to pursue stand-up comedy, supplementing income with part-time retail and accepting uncertainty while chasing his dream.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I quit Meta to build an AI startup. Giving up a Big Tech salary was tough - here's how I prepared financially.

Jason White left Meta to found Bear Financial, an AI startup focused on household financial planning, advising founders to secure finances and support first.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

So You Want My Job? Rakuten Rewards CMO Dana Marineau on building its in-house creative team

My childhood dream was to become a news anchor. I was obsessed with watching the news and inspired by women anchors such as Connie Chung and Barbara Walters. I would beg my parents to let me stay up late to watch them. I held on to that dream all the way until college. But once I took a few journalism classes, I learned something about myself that ruled it out as a career - I absolutely hated being on camera. I realized that what attracted me to journalism was storytelling and crafting a narrative that shapes how people understand and interpret the world.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
6 months ago

Military Discipline Meets Patent Proficiency: A Conversation with Ted Wood

In the latest episode of IPWatchdog Unleashed, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ted Wood-a unique figure whose career spans military service, engineering and patent law. After spending time both in-house and at Am Law 100 firms, today Ted is Managing Partner of Wood IP. Our conversation, which took place August 8, was not only interesting and fun but a testament to the diverse pathways one can take to success, both in life and, specifically, in the engineering and patent law fields.
Law
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Rich Hill Not Planning To Play In 2026

It's not shocking that Hill is slowly wafting into the next stage of his career. Though he did pitch in the 2025 season, he was easily the oldest player in the league. He was 45 years old when he suited up for the Royals and will turn 46 in March. Though he has continued pitching to an age when most other players have called it quits long ago, he did so with some unconventional approaches.
Chicago Cubs
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I thought I needed to hit a magic number to retire comfortably. Getting laid off at 58 changed my thinking.

Managing cash flow and flexible work options matter more than reaching a specific retirement savings "magic number."
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

I'm an Escort In An Open Marriage. Here's What It's Taught Me About Relationships.

When you think of an escort, you might think of a single woman. In a lot of cases, this is true. The sex work industry is still surrounded by stigma, and many people can't handle being in a relationship with someone whose job is to entertain men. As a wife who works in escorting, however, I look forward to my husband pouring me a glass of Sancerre after work while I count my bills.
Relationships
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a Princeton-educated engineer, but I left the corporate world to pursue a better work-life balance. Doing so helped me become a millionaire by 30.

Luisa Zhou quit corporate work after family health crises exhausted her paid leave and founded a business that now generates over $1 million in revenue.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a federal attorney. I've leveraged my White House experience into a side hustle that makes $70,000 annually.

Jennifer Clinchy transitioned from nine years as a White House federal attorney to a successful résumé-writing business, earning $70,000 annually to restore her historic home.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Ted Chen, longtime NBC4 News reporter, trades journalism for a future as a Christian pastor

"Many of you know I've been in seminary for the last several years," he said, sitting with co-anchors Colleen Williams and Michael Brownlee after watching a video tribute to his time in front of the camera. "I got my master's in Christian studies, and right now I'm pursuing my doctorate, my doctorate of ministry. And so, yeah, I'll be graduating to full-time ministry beginning tomorrow."
Television
Agriculture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My husband and I built careers in tech and law. In our 40s, we sold our house, traveled for a year, and left both industries.

Selling the house and traveling for a year helped the couple embrace a slower pace, downsize, and leave high-stress careers for a simpler life.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm 7 months postgrad and still job hunting. I'm leaning on my hobbies to help overcome imposter syndrome.

I always expected life after college would fall seamlessly into place, that all of my involvement in campus media, internships, and good grades would pay off immediately. So, when I learned that my childhood friend was planning to move to New York City, it was the perfect opportunity to take the leap together. I'd always dreamed of moving there, and as the home of many big-name publications, it seemed like the right city to be in to kick-start my career.
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Bernardo Arsuaga Cardenas: From Law to Award-Winning Film

Bernardo grew up in Monterrey, Mexico. From a young age, movement was part of his life. He rode BMX and mountain bikes daily. That routine shaped his mindset. "Being on a bike teaches you focus," he says. "You fall, you get back up, and you keep going." That early discipline stayed with him. It later showed up in his professional life, even when the work looked very different.
Film
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Disidentifying From Identity

One of my dear friends was recently caught up in this swirl and roil. An attorney in the Department of Justice, the days of DOGE forced her to choose among uncertain options and to try to find firm footing in a landscape that shifted from solid to sand on a dime. Should she stay or go? Retire early or risk being fired? Each option had potential consequences beyond where she might clock in each day. What of her career trajectory? Her sense of purpose?
Mindfulness
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 month ago

La Liga icon delivers warning to Barcelona star - 'Have seen great players go through a very tough time' | Barca Universal

Lamine Yamal faces the most difficult year of his career and must confirm last season's form while managing fame, contracts, and sudden life changes.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was a pro tennis player who pivoted to tech in my 30s and rose to the C-suite. Here's my advice for anyone wanting to switch careers.

Louise Allen leveraged her professional tennis background to shape her product leadership, emphasizing transferable skills, intergenerational teams, and resilience in tech career transitions.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

When the finances come out and I try to say something, they go, What are you f**king talking about? You haven't got a clue, mate' Nicky Butt on his time in Manchester United board meetings

Everyone would talk about what they'd do with this player or that, none of them had kicked a football in their life or got any experience in football. You allow it as footballers, because everyone has got an opinion. But then when the finances come out and I try to say something, they go, 'What are you f**king talking about? You haven't got a clue, mate.'
Manchester United
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

After my husband died suddenly at the age of 39, both my body and mind remained in a state of shock for years to come. It happened in 2018, when I was 34, and it has taken a long time for the cortisol levels in my body to come back down, and, in parallel, for the fog of grief to lift. It was an extraordinarily intense experience, and I really struggled, especially with work.
Mental health
Television
fromBustle
1 month ago

Sophie Turner Had An "Identity Crisis" After 'Game Of Thrones'

Sophie Turner experienced an identity crisis after a decade on Game of Thrones and took time away to rediscover herself and her acting direction.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

[VIDEO] "I Lost My Job...So I'm Going All In on YouTube," Says Pro Skier Stan Rey on Being Let Go From Solomon - SnowBrains

Choosing a new direction after job loss brings clarity; skiing provided focus and renewed commitment to pursue YouTube as the next chapter.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left McKinsey in my 20s for startup life. Being a founder taught me to stop overanalyzing and speak up more.

A former McKinsey consultant transitioned to startup leadership, unlearned overanalysis, and embraced fast decision-making, risk-taking, and hands-on go-to-market work in AI.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

New Dancing With The Stars judge Oti Mabuse: 'After my brother died, my mom started a dance school because she wanted us to have a safe place after school'

Oti Mabuse became head judge on Dancing With The Stars Ireland after retiring from Strictly, embracing motherhood and broadcasting while her ambition drives continued excellence.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a Google engineer who thought I wasn't qualified for an AI role. One thing helped me transform my career.

Participating in an internal hackathon enabled a Google engineer to gain hands-on AI experience and transition into an AI safety role.
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