Finance
I’m a seasoned cruiser, but I still made a planning mistake that ruined an entire port day
I always envisioned my first visit to Positano involving leisurely strolls through a dreamy, brightly colored coastal landscape. Instead, I found myself rushing down a vine-lined street, feeling lost and confused. Watching the time fly by, I debated whether I’d make it to the beachfront and back in…
My partner and I are starting to want different things as we approach 60. We’re still staying connected.
I’ve been with my partner for over 30 years, and our relationship has the most important foundation in place: shared values, similar outlook, and common ground on what matters most. Our anchor is strong, but as we approach retirement and are both working part-time from home, we are seeking…
A new TSA program means you can get through security without a plane ticket at some airports
Saying goodbye to a friend who’s flying to a new country, or maybe you just really want to do some shopping in an airport terminal? Well, now you can go through security without an airline ticket as the Transportation Security Administration has launched a program called Gateside. Members of TSA…
I planned my wedding in 10 weeks — and it helped me land a Big Tech job. Years later, I’m navigating my first layoff.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Felisha Case, a former technical program manager at LinkedIn who was laid off in May. She’s 40 and lives in the Denver area. The following has been edited for length and clarity. A week before I was laid off from LinkedIn, a colleague told me…
I’m a former Accenture consultant. I saw why so many workplace conflicts go unresolved.
This is a conversation with Lauren Bronson Petrous, a former senior consultant at Accenture, who now leads the advisory firm Boundless & Co. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity. Conflict’s inevitable. We’re all going to have it. How is everyone so terrified of it? That was…
Your old company might want to hire you back
When Ahmed Mousa wanted to return to the tech firm Deel, he texted CEO Alex Bouaziz a selfie of the two of them with another colleague. “hey! ready and fully committed. when can we recreate this photo?” Mousa wrote to Bouaziz. The cofounder quickly replied, writing in part: “Which team” Roughly 48…
‘There’s no accountability;’ AI startups keep claiming huge revenue. VCs say the math is getting ‘murky.’
Few metrics thrill Silicon Valley investors more than surging annual recurring revenue (ARR). In the AI boom, however, VCs are increasingly skeptical of what that number actually represents. “The amount of VC-backed AI companies lying about their ARR publicly is absolutely unsettling,” Greg…
Andrew Garfield says one spot in his house is his antidote to burnout
Andrew Garfield, 43, said his ideal day off involves a lot of lying down and looking out the window. Speaking on Monday’s episode of the “Smartless” podcast, the actor said he was happy to do very little after nearly a year of nonstop work. “I can do it for a couple of months. I really
I’m applying to entry-level jobs at 56 and can’t even get an interview. My confidence has taken a hit — so I’m pivoting.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Mannix, a 56-year-old based in Tacoma, Washington. It’s been edited for length and clarity. In 2022, after 30 years working for the city of Juneau, Alaska, I was eligible for a full retirement, which included health benefits and a…
Here’s what critics who saw Nathan Fielder’s secret Elizabeth Holmes doc are saying
Weeks before Elizabeth Holmes entered federal prison after being convicted of fraud, the Theranos founder welcomed a film crew into her home. The first teaser for the resulting documentary, “You Can See Everything,” makes it seem like a mind-bending thriller starring the fallen tech visionary. A24…