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#private-sector
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was in my 30s with no financial safety net, so I pivoted my career. I landed my first tech job at Google and tripled my salary.

Transitioning from nonprofit to private sector can lead to significant financial improvement.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

I dreaded working in the private sector, but the public sector didn't pay enough for me to live on. Here's how I found balance in my career.

Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was in my 30s with no financial safety net, so I pivoted my career. I landed my first tech job at Google and tripled my salary.

Transitioning from nonprofit to private sector can lead to significant financial improvement.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

I dreaded working in the private sector, but the public sector didn't pay enough for me to live on. Here's how I found balance in my career.

#job-search
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

4 resume tweaks that helped a teacher with no tech background land a job at Google

Keith Anderson successfully transitioned from teaching to Big Tech by strategically revamping his résumé to align with tech hiring practices.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Relationships

I accepted the first job I was offered out of college and ended up hating it. Quitting led to my dream career.

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

4 resume tweaks that helped a teacher with no tech background land a job at Google

Keith Anderson successfully transitioned from teaching to Big Tech by strategically revamping his résumé to align with tech hiring practices.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Relationships

I accepted the first job I was offered out of college and ended up hating it. Quitting led to my dream career.

fromNewsday
3 days ago

Ex-Islander Matt Martin looks to become a GM

"Matt is, first of all, a great person. Very smart. He's already very involved in those meetings. He's got great values. And I think he's going to be outstanding in that job. The only problem for him is I think he'll be a GM somewhere faster than everybody would think."
National Hockey League
#football-coaching
#leadership
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago
Mental health

I resigned from a 6-figure job and gave up my pension after burnout broke me. Here's how I recovered mentally and financially.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Digital life

I'm the CEO of the largest superyacht firm in the world. I start my days commuting from France to Monaco and end with a family jam session.

fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago
Mental health

I resigned from a 6-figure job and gave up my pension after burnout broke me. Here's how I recovered mentally and financially.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Digital life

I'm the CEO of the largest superyacht firm in the world. I start my days commuting from France to Monaco and end with a family jam session.

#entrepreneurship
Growth hacking
fromBig Think
2 months ago

"Bootstrapping": How entrepreneurs can control their own destiny

Entrepreneur Jesse Pujji transitioned from consulting to launch Ampush, achieving significant success without outside funding before selling the firm.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I flip homes in the Hamptons. I made $360K on Airbnb last year, and my Instagram following helps me save on renovations.

Blythe Graham-Jones transitioned from advertising to full-time home renovation and flipping in the Hamptons.
Growth hacking
fromBig Think
2 months ago

"Bootstrapping": How entrepreneurs can control their own destiny

Entrepreneur Jesse Pujji transitioned from consulting to launch Ampush, achieving significant success without outside funding before selling the firm.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I flip homes in the Hamptons. I made $360K on Airbnb last year, and my Instagram following helps me save on renovations.

Blythe Graham-Jones transitioned from advertising to full-time home renovation and flipping in the Hamptons.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Junior sysadmin's set off alarms, then crashed the company

Logan, who transitioned from psychology to IT, faced challenges when his ambitious dashboard redesign caused unexpected alerts, illustrating the risks of initiating changes without thorough consideration.
Software development
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

Jose Barrero Elects Free Agency

Infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero has chosen free agency after being designated for assignment by the Cardinals, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
Boston Red Sox
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

Sam Sacks Talks Spanish Cedar, Anthropomorphic Furniture + More

"All of a sudden I realized I'd had the most spectacular education an untrained designer could ask for."
Renovation
#workplace-dynamics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities - how do I make sure my career exit story doesn't close future doors?

Retirement brings mixed emotions, including guilt and purpose loss, even for those financially ready.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities - how do I make sure my career exit story doesn't close future doors?

Retirement brings mixed emotions, including guilt and purpose loss, even for those financially ready.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I struggled to land a job in LA, until I started producing video podcasts for influencers

I came up with an idea to Venmo Zane $8 (my lucky number) and a short message directing him to a DM I sent on Instagram.
Media industry
#swansea-city
Real Madrid
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

Luka Modric net worth revealed ahead of Championship club takeover

Luka Modric's investment in Swansea City reflects his continued commitment to football and his strategic interests post-playing career.
Real Madrid
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

Luka Modric net worth revealed ahead of Championship club takeover

Luka Modric's investment in Swansea City reflects his continued commitment to football and his strategic interests post-playing career.
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

From ESL Teacher To Instructional Designer: Discovery, Growth, And Embracing New Technology

The journey from ESL teaching to Instructional Design proved to be a transformative experience, marrying my passion for education with the power of technology.
Online learning
#personal-development
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I was an HR manager at Meta who helped guide the layoff process. Then they cut my role too - here's what being laid off taught me.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I was an HR manager at Meta who helped guide the layoff process. Then they cut my role too - here's what being laid off taught me.

fromForbes
2 weeks ago

How To Go From Corporate Job To Six-Figure Solopreneur

Professionals are leaving corporate jobs to pursue six-figure solopreneurship, finding success by converting their corporate skills into high-value independent services.
Startup companies
#football
fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

Ariane Da Silva, Queen of Violence, Announces UFC Departure

I embraced every opportunity, tested myself against the best in the world, and became the 12th best in the world. Some battles I won, others I learned from—but I grew through every single one.
MMA
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Bob Odenkirk on Comedy, Better Call Saul,' Surviving a Heart Attack, Nobody 2'

Bob Odenkirk reflects on his career transition from comedy to drama and the uncertainties it brings.
#personal-growth
fromPhys
1 month ago
Skiing

People who swap mundane jobs for meaningful careers still have it tough, study indicates

fromEater
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

I Left My Job in Food Media to Bake at an Alaskan Wilderness Lodge

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

After I got my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field. I was in financial ruin until I found the right job for me.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

I went back to corporate work after a 17-year career break. My resume gap would have been a bigger barrier if it weren't for a career returners program.

fromPhys
1 month ago
Skiing

People who swap mundane jobs for meaningful careers still have it tough, study indicates

fromEater
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

I Left My Job in Food Media to Bake at an Alaskan Wilderness Lodge

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

After I got my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field. I was in financial ruin until I found the right job for me.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

I went back to corporate work after a 17-year career break. My resume gap would have been a bigger barrier if it weren't for a career returners program.

#retirement
fromAol
1 month ago
Retirement

5 Remote Jobs That Make It Easier To Work Longer - and Save More

fromAol
1 month ago
Retirement

5 Remote Jobs That Make It Easier To Work Longer - and Save More

#work-life-balance
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I commuted 5 hours a day, 3 days a week for a year. I quit and pivoted my career to spend more time with my daughter.

The shift from remote to hybrid work impacted my family and commuting dynamics significantly.
Choosing parenthood over career demands led to a career pivot after the pandemic.
Career
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

"Pause and think about your non-negotiables"

Finding a fulfilling balance between creative work and family life can be challenging for returning professionals.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I commuted 5 hours a day, 3 days a week for a year. I quit and pivoted my career to spend more time with my daughter.

The shift from remote to hybrid work impacted my family and commuting dynamics significantly.
Choosing parenthood over career demands led to a career pivot after the pandemic.
Career
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

"Pause and think about your non-negotiables"

Finding a fulfilling balance between creative work and family life can be challenging for returning professionals.
Parenting
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hoda Kotb Reveals Truth About Daughter Hope's Medical Condition-and How It Pushed Her To Quit 'Today' and Move to Suburbs

Hoda Kotb's emotional return to 'Today' reveals her daughter Hope's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, impacting her career decisions and family priorities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a psychologist who started repairing vintage Rolex watches as a side hustle. Now watchmaking is my main gig.

"Petronzi, a psychologist and professor, found his passion for watchmaking blossoming from a hobby into a lucrative enterprise, ultimately out-earning his psychology profession."
Fashion & style
NYC LGBT
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Ethan James Green Turned His Chinatown Studio Into an Art Gallery

Daniel Green transitioned from a model to a celebrated photographer and gallery owner after facing significant career challenges.
fromsportslens.com
1 month ago

MLS Stats: Who Is The Oldest Goalscorer In MLS History?

David Beckham's joining MLS in 2007 at 32 sparked a trend for soccer stars to finish their careers in the U.S., given its attractive lifestyle and improving league quality.
Major League Baseball
#job-market
Tech industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Bargain of Working Hard and Getting a Job Just Doesn't Hold Anymore

The job market has become extremely challenging for software engineers, with many struggling to secure interviews or employment.
fromMedium
1 month ago
Tech industry

Eight Months After the Layoff: Tom's Journey to Becoming a Data Engineer

Tech industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Bargain of Working Hard and Getting a Job Just Doesn't Hold Anymore

The job market has become extremely challenging for software engineers, with many struggling to secure interviews or employment.
fromMedium
1 month ago
Tech industry

Eight Months After the Layoff: Tom's Journey to Becoming a Data Engineer

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Ego Nwodim talks Poker Face and how to get an SNL crowd to swear in unison

Ego Nwodim transitioned from studying biology to becoming a star on Saturday Night Live, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of career paths.
Roam Research
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Marine vet's future was a puzzle. Then he found archaeology. - Harvard Gazette

Shane Rice's transition from military to academia was inspired by a Gen Ed course on archaeology.
#networking
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Apartment Hunting With Timothee Chalamet's Mother

Nicole Flender, Timothée Chalamet's mother, successfully transitioned from dance teacher to real estate agent, leveraging her impressive network.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Apartment Hunting With Timothee Chalamet's Mother

Nicole Flender, Timothée Chalamet's mother, successfully transitioned from dance teacher to real estate agent, leveraging her impressive network.
#real-estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Como defender prints CV on shirt to highlight post-career difficulties for female players

The ideal is to help today’s champions build their futures, ensuring players are not left uncertain about their careers post-football, as Alia Guagni emphasizes.
Juventus
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm a Tenured Professor. What I've Seen Over the Years Has Led Me to a Secret Plan.

Before you go, could you use your tenured position to advocate for others at the institution who have less power? Graduate students organizing a union could always use more support from faculty.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Reconnecting with Europe: Why LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo is stepping down

Cherundolo explained, "I just feel like the next step, reconnecting with the European game and coaching in Europe, is something that I would like to do."
LA Dodgers
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Kapor Capital's managing partner Ulili Onovakpuri is leaving the firm | TechCrunch

Onovakpuri noted that she co-raised a $126 million fund and backed over 70 companies during her time at Kapor Capital, stating, 'I'll truly miss it.'
NYC startup
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Interview With A Fired Science For Development Fellow At USAID | Defector

"I felt like I finally made it," Burnett said, reflecting on her career trajectory and excitement about finally reaching a milestone after 13 years of hard work.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How Salesforce is using AI career coaches to hire employees internally

Salesforce is leveraging AI to help employees transition roles and upskill amid workforce changes.
Marketing tech
US news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Talking to Jen Psaki about her new MSNBC prime-time show - Poynter

Former White House press secretaries often transition smoothly to television roles due to their communication skills and understanding of government.
#baseball
Major League Baseball
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ex-Yankee Joey Gallo shows off video of first bullpen as he attempts to make comeback as pitcher

Joey Gallo is transitioning from outfield to pitching, signifying a significant shift in his baseball career after struggles as a hitter.
Major League Baseball
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ex-Yankee Joey Gallo shows off video of first bullpen as he attempts to make comeback as pitcher

Joey Gallo is transitioning from outfield to pitching, signifying a significant shift in his baseball career after struggles as a hitter.
#nfl
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Exclusive: Fox & Friends Icon Steve Doocy On Why He's Moving to a New Role

After nearly 30 years of early mornings, Steve Doocy is transitioning to a new role at Fox & Friends, focused more on remote assignments and less on studio routine.
US news
#tech-industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Women in technology

I quit Google after 23 years of watching it go from scrappy startup to global power. 4 questions helped me decide it was time to go.

Alana Karen's Q&A system was pivotal in her decision to leave Google after 20 years.
fromInfoQ
2 months ago
Growth hacking

Productivity Lessons in Moving from Big Tech to Scaling a Startup

Transitioning from a corporate environment to a startup reignited my passion for tech.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I quit Google after 23 years of watching it go from scrappy startup to global power. 4 questions helped me decide it was time to go.

Alana Karen's Q&A system was pivotal in her decision to leave Google after 20 years.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Productivity Lessons in Moving from Big Tech to Scaling a Startup

Transitioning from a corporate environment to a startup reignited my passion for tech.
#legal-careers
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Empowering Lawyers Beyond Legal Roles: A Conversation With Neil Handwerker And Kimberly Fine - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Empowering Lawyers Beyond Legal Roles: A Conversation With Neil Handwerker And Kimberly Fine - Above the Law

fromIndieWire
2 months ago

When Actors Direct: What TV Can Teach You About Career Evolution

An actor moving into directing, while perceived as an easy transition, requires significant commitment and a willingness to learn and adapt as a beginner.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Steelers release Watts after career-ending injury

Watts' injury, sustained in the final preseason game, was initially diagnosed as a stinger but later led to the decision to discontinue his football career.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromClickUp
2 months ago

IT Career Path: How to Build a Successful Tech Career?

IT career paths offer diverse opportunities with high job growth and competitive salaries, making it an exciting choice for job seekers in today’s market.
Software development
fromVulture
2 months ago

Etoile Season-Finale Recap: Rekindled Flames

Jack's decision to consider Cheyenne for the artistic director position seemed supportive, but it ultimately served as a personal vendetta against her for past grievances.
Arts
fromWho What Wear
2 months ago

There's Nothing Stopping Ballerina Alicia Mae Holloway From Soaring to New Heights

Alicia Mae Holloway embodies the evolution of modern dance artists, seamlessly blending her passions for ballet, modeling, acting, and content creation into a multifaceted career.
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Meet HackerNoon Top Writer: Leon Adato - Discussing Transition to Tech, Writing, And Overall Journey | HackerNoon

I was able to take complex technical concepts and make them understandable, relatable, and even funny.
Graphic design
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I took the federal buyout and will still collect my 6-figure salary through September. As I entered my last week of work, I felt thankful.

"The email outlined the Deferred Resignation Program, which allowed employees to resign voluntarily while receiving full pay and benefits through September 30. We had until February 6 to decide."
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Paige DeSorbo of Summer House' Adds Author to Her Resume With How to Giggle'

Instead, she persuaded her parents to foot six months of rent in New York City so that she could try to find something better. She took a job as an executive assistant at ABC before landing a role on Summer House, a Bravo reality show that follows young New Yorkers as they spend debaucherous summer weekends at a shared house in the Hamptons.
NYC real estate
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Covenants, CTV, And Making Things Easier For Developers

After a few years of learning more deeply about Bitcoin, Stu hit a period of frenzy and quit his job at the peak of the 2021 bull market to look for opportunities to work in the Bitcoin space.
Cryptocurrency
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