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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kruthika Jayatheertha, a millennial based in Bangalore, India. It has been edited for length and clarity.In October 2024, my husband and I welcomed our first child into the world. I took a six-month maternity leave, which was provided through my senior…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Himal Mandalia, 45, who lives in London. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I had a difficult childhood, and I missed a lot of school. When I hit my 20s, I didn’t know what I wanted to be, so…

AI has become one of the most popular fields in tech. The people working in it didn’t all follow the same path to get there, but for some, college played a crucial role in their success.For one AI startup engineer, returning to school provided an opportunity to explore what an…