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This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. I accumulated enough Qantas points for business-class seats on one of the world’s longest flights. Me and my wife agreed our 17-hour trip from Dallas to Melbourne felt luxurious,…
I’m a frequent flyer who usually enjoys business-class flights because of the service, comfort, and upscale food and drinks that come with the experience.These days, though, I’ve been more vigilant about where I spend my hard-earned dollars, especially when some business-class perks are nothing to write home about.So, when I…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a federal worker based in Illinois. They’ve asked to be anonymous for fear of job repercussions. Business Insider has verified their identity and employment. It’s been edited for length and clarity.My agency announced the return to office.I had been expecting it,…
Nvidia’s GTC featured its first-ever Quantum Day, highlighting the next-gen field.Jensen Huang said the event was an apology for his previous comments dismissing the tech.Some panelists weren’t convinced of his contrition — and the impact on the market was already done.During Thursday’s Nvidia GPU Technology Conference, CEO Jensen Huang described the…
When my son was 1, we moved from San Francisco to Thailand. People in Thailand welcomed us with open arms and helped me when needed.We moved back to the US when he was 5 and experienced culture shock. When my son was 1, I moved from the tumultuous San Francisco…
Orrin Onken had always relied on his wife to organize his social life — until one day in 2024.He started inviting men over for lunch to ease the social isolation that comes with retirement.Though some people turned him down, he gained friends and a greater sense of courage.There’s a stereotype…
I got my first travel credit card before a 33-hour journey between Denver and Zanzibar, Tanzania.The Capital One Venture X card has a $395 annual fee but comes with lounge access.After one long travel day, I felt like the credit card fee was worth it.When I landed in Tanzania, fellow…
In 2022, my family of four moved from New Orleans to Okinawa, Japan. At first, I struggled to feel at home with the time difference and language barrier. Once the dust settled, I realized being a parent in Japan was much easier than in the US. In spring 2022, we…
Leaving my daughter behind whenever I wanted to work out made me feel guilty.I changed my thinking and started focusing on the positives for my daughter and me.This new mindset has helped my daughter become more independent, and I’m stronger.It became a habit. I had to leave for my run…
