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Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

She Quit Her Job. Now She Makes $1 Million Selling Smoothies. | Entrepreneur

DeSario Turner transitioned from a corporate career at Harley-Davidson to opening a Smoothie King franchise, seeking autonomy and meaningful impact.
Women in technology
fromWho What Wear
3 months ago

How Anna Harman, the Co-Founder of Studs, Transformed the Piercing Experience

Anna Harman transformed the ear piercing experience into a curated, fashion-forward endeavor with her brand, Studs.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I left my JP Morgan job making over $250k to start my business, and thought I'd made a mistake

Hugh Morris transitioned from a stable job to entrepreneurship to gain freedom, control over client selection, and community involvement.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
SF food

He won a $1 million lottery, then quit his cushy insurance job to open a Cantonese barbequed pork stall. Trading a corporate office for a hot kitchen was harder than he thought.

Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

She Quit Her Job. Now She Makes $1 Million Selling Smoothies. | Entrepreneur

DeSario Turner transitioned from a corporate career at Harley-Davidson to opening a Smoothie King franchise, seeking autonomy and meaningful impact.
Women in technology
fromWho What Wear
3 months ago

How Anna Harman, the Co-Founder of Studs, Transformed the Piercing Experience

Anna Harman transformed the ear piercing experience into a curated, fashion-forward endeavor with her brand, Studs.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I left my JP Morgan job making over $250k to start my business, and thought I'd made a mistake

Hugh Morris transitioned from a stable job to entrepreneurship to gain freedom, control over client selection, and community involvement.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
SF food

He won a $1 million lottery, then quit his cushy insurance job to open a Cantonese barbequed pork stall. Trading a corporate office for a hot kitchen was harder than he thought.

#personal-growth
Everyday cooking
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I got fired while in cancer treatment. I thought it was a death sentence, but it led me to my dream job.

Alex George transformed her life from journalism to baking after being diagnosed with cancer, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's passion.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I left a stressful job in my 30s and moved abroad for a year. When I returned to the corporate world, I built a better, more flexible career.

Leaving a stressful corporate job can lead to a more fulfilling life in a new environment.
Taking risks can result in personal growth and new opportunities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

I just started a new career and feel completely outside my comfort zone. It's inspiring me to change my parenting strategies.

Everyday cooking
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I got fired while in cancer treatment. I thought it was a death sentence, but it led me to my dream job.

Alex George transformed her life from journalism to baking after being diagnosed with cancer, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's passion.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I left a stressful job in my 30s and moved abroad for a year. When I returned to the corporate world, I built a better, more flexible career.

Leaving a stressful corporate job can lead to a more fulfilling life in a new environment.
Taking risks can result in personal growth and new opportunities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

I just started a new career and feel completely outside my comfort zone. It's inspiring me to change my parenting strategies.

#job-satisfaction
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

12 Lessons from My Half-assed YouTube Channel | HackerNoon

My first video on YouTube aimed to provide an honest review of my experiences in an AI company, contrasting exaggerated stories shared by other YouTubers.
Digital life
fromYoga Journal
1 week ago

So You Want to Take a Yoga Teacher Training? Here's What to Know About Each Type.

"So many students leave a 200 hour program saying, 'I feel like I've barely scratched the surface of this topic!' which is true" - Jen Whinnen, founder of Three Sisters Yoga.
Yoga
#mental-health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Mental health

I was so burned out at my job that I quit and swapped my salary for student loan debt. Some didn't support my decision.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Mental health

I was so burned out at my job that I quit and swapped my salary for student loan debt. Some didn't support my decision.

#creativity
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Women in technology

I traded my 9-to-5 for OnlyFans - I'm working harder with more hours than ever before: 'If I don't, I'm f-ked'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Women in technology

I traded my 9-to-5 for OnlyFans - I'm working harder with more hours than ever before: 'If I don't, I'm f-ked'

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I'm an Emirates flight attendant. My company moved me to Dubai and gives me lots of perks.

On my first flight, I remember feeling nervous as I looked down at all those passengers staring at me doing the safety demo.
Relationships
fromwww.nhl.com
2 weeks ago

Orlov says 2-year deal with Sharks gives him a 'fresh start' | NHL.com

I signed in Raleigh you expect one thing. When [your play is not] showing up or the coach is not believing you, and it's always the bottom [pair]. Everybody has their own story and own career.
San Francisco Giants
#freelancing
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left office culture for freelance solitude. Now I work alone, wear activewear, and earn triple.

Freelancing provides autonomy and fulfillment beyond the conventional office environment.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Media industry

I'm a boomer who didn't want to return to the corporate world after sailing the Pacific and traveling in an RV. Freelancing was the answer.

Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left office culture for freelance solitude. Now I work alone, wear activewear, and earn triple.

Freelancing provides autonomy and fulfillment beyond the conventional office environment.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Media industry

I'm a boomer who didn't want to return to the corporate world after sailing the Pacific and traveling in an RV. Freelancing was the answer.

#engineering
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

I pivoted from costume design to working as an engineer on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. It's never too late to switch careers.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

I pivoted from costume design to working as an engineer on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. It's never too late to switch careers.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

We moved from Salt Lake City to a small Texas town. One thing shocked us, but the small-town vibe was worth it.

In June 2024, I got a job as a pilot instructor at a company located at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. We moved to a small Texas town.
Austin
#work-life-balance
Remote teams
fromParent Portfolio
2 months ago

10 Dream Remote Jobs That Unlock Unlimited Freedom and Flexibility

Remote jobs offer flexibility, cost savings, and increased productivity, making them an attractive option for many workers.
Remote teams
fromParent Portfolio
2 months ago

10 Dream Remote Jobs That Unlock Unlimited Freedom and Flexibility

Remote jobs offer flexibility, cost savings, and increased productivity, making them an attractive option for many workers.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I landed a software engineering job at Slack without a degree. Here's how I taught myself to code and broke into tech.

I work in software engineering as a staff developer advocate without a college degree. After my first semester in Butler University's computer science program, I dropped out and joined the military in May 2016.
Software development
#leadership
#tech-industry
Tech industry
fromMedium
3 months ago

I stopped applying to tech jobs

Leaving the tech job market allows for self-reflection and re-evaluating life beyond constant job applications.
Tech industry
fromMedium
3 months ago

I stopped applying to tech jobs

Leaving the tech job market allows for self-reflection and re-evaluating life beyond constant job applications.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An ex-Googler who earned $450,000 before he quit shares 6 things Big Tech candidates are doing wrong - and how to fix them

Djumabaev felt that many developers hadn't acquired the deep computer science learning required to succeed. Seeing capable Big Tech applicants missing key skillsets became the spark for a new mission.
Tech industry
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

TV director swaps Corrie' for cab to drive Euston express trains

Anthony Kidd, who formerly worked as a freelance art director on Coronation Street, has made a significant career change to become a train driver.
UK news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

FIRST PERSON | I'm choosing to leave for the U.S. for a unicorn job. Does that make me a traitor to Canada? | CBC News

I was feeling like one very, very lucky unicorn. I had to make a difficult choice: stay in my tenured job teaching theatre in Windsor, Ont., where my career was at a standstill or move to the U.S. to start over.
Canada news
#new-york-city
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC startup

Exclusive | NYC public school teacher ditches her classroom to pursue a lifelong dream - and is making bank

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC startup

Exclusive | NYC public school teacher ditches her classroom to pursue a lifelong dream - and is making bank

fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I toured with U2 but gave it all up for my children - now I have my own skincare brand for pregnant women'

Sara Stokes, once thriving in the music industry, found that embracing motherhood meant sacrificing her 'jet-setting' lifestyle, as the demands of pregnancy changed her focus significantly.
Parenting
#will-young
#interior-design
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

When I was laid off, I used it as an opportunity to finally pursue my dream career. But I only had a month to apply to grad school.

Treating applications like a full-time job helped me focus my energy on graduate school instead of dwelling on my recent layoff.
Miscellaneous
#acting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Retirement

Cate Blanchett shares she is 'serious about giving up acting' as she teases Hollywood retirement: 'I mean it'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Renovation

My favourite room: Meet the acting couple who brought a new lease of life (plus theatre sets and quality coffee!) to a country cottage

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Retirement

Cate Blanchett shares she is 'serious about giving up acting' as she teases Hollywood retirement: 'I mean it'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Renovation

My favourite room: Meet the acting couple who brought a new lease of life (plus theatre sets and quality coffee!) to a country cottage

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

At 35 I quit my corporate job and decided to have a baby. Writing my novel helped me be a better mom.

Parenthood can profoundly influence creativity and artistic expression.
fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

Food Guy Steve Dolinsky's Final NBC Chicago Segment Will Air on May 29

"They want somebody who's immersed in food, and so that's what I do. It really - it's just a perfect fit."
NYC food
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Crohn's disease forced me to give up my dream job' - patient reveals daily struggle of living with debilitating and incurable illness

"After struggling with unexplained symptoms for several years, I finally received a diagnosis, but it meant giving up my aspirations and facing daily challenges."
Cancer
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I feel free': the people who quit office jobs for the great outdoors and would never go back

Steve Kell found fulfillment in nature after a career in banking, becoming a countryside ranger and embracing the joys of outdoor education.
Retirement
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Here's the best way to quit your job without burning bridges

Job changes are frequent, averaging every two years and nine months; maintaining professional relationships is crucial.
Podcast
fromWho What Wear
2 months ago

From the Kitchen to Top Chef: How Kristen Kish Has Become a Culinary Icon

Kristen Kish's journey exemplifies the power of embracing one's passion and making bold career pivots.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Fox & Friends' Host Steve Doocy Tearfully Reveals Major Change to On-Air Role-as He Gets Set to Quit New Jersey to Move to Florida

He explained, 'After decades of getting up at 3:30 and driving into NYC in the dark, today is the last day I will host the show ... from the couch.'
Retirement
#broadcasting
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Women in technology

Mystery and intrigue as forecaster Joanna Donnelly announces sudden end to broadcasting gig with RTE after 10 years

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Women in technology

Mystery and intrigue as forecaster Joanna Donnelly announces sudden end to broadcasting gig with RTE after 10 years

from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I make $300K in IT and got a $600K offer from a private equity-backed firm - is the extra pay worth the risk?

It can be tempting to chase a larger paycheck, but sometimes it's worth sticking with the job you know rather than taking a risk.
Retirement
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