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Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

I became a grandparent at 64 and the first time my granddaughter fell asleep on my chest I felt something I hadn't felt since my own children were small - except this time I was present enough to notice it, and that difference is the thing that broke me open - Silicon Canals

A grandfather holding his granddaughter at 3 AM realizes he missed precious moments with his own children while prioritizing work over presence.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | How education makes New York safer | amNewYork

Education programs in prisons reduce recidivism and increase employment, making them an overlooked but effective public safety solution that provides meaningful second chances.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I'm a sales recruiter, and 2 of my best hires bombed their interviews. Here's why I gave them jobs anyway.

I used to be a top sales performer, but one day I had a midlife crisis and wanted to try something different. Sales recruiting combined two things I loved - helping people and being passionate about sales. I wanted to get into it, but it felt like nobody would take a chance on me. I basically had to start my own company because nobody would hire me. I founded a sales and recruiting company called Right Choice Resources. We focus on hiring anyone from a junior-level salesperson to a sales leader.
Careers
California
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

One player discovers the 'grass isn't always greener' elsewhere in high school sports

A high school football player transferred to another school, returned within days, reclaimed his role, and became a five-time team captain demonstrating commitment and growth.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago

Preston Thorpe is a software engineer at a San Fransisco startup. He's also serving his eleventh year in prison. | TechCrunch

Preston Thorpe, an incarcerated individual, impressively contributed to an open-source project and secured a job with Turso due to his skills.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 year ago

Understanding Second Chances

Second chances are closely connected to the concept of forgiveness.
Giving second chances necessitates careful and strategic reasoning.
The complexity of real-life situations keeps the topic of second chances dynamic.
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