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This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Thomas Heep, a job seeker in his 60s who lives in Denver. He was laid off in April 2025 and is still looking for full-time work. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I was laid off from my job as…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lawrence Guerguis, a 24-year-old based in Orange County, California, who started investing in real estate in the Midwest while still in college. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I always thought I’d go into investment banking and work on…
It’s almost the end of summer, which means interns everywhere are approaching the looming question they’ve probably been avoiding: Am I getting a return offer?The job market may feel more chaotic and competitive than usual — and AI certainly adds a layer of uncertainty as it reshapes the workforce and…
After their own mediocre RV rental experience, Carrie and Brian Smith saw a business opportunity: offer travelers a more polished version of RV living.The Dallas-based couple, both full-time airline pilots, had already been exploring side-hustle ideas as they approached the industry’s mandatory retirement age of 65. At the end of…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Stewart, a 28-year-old brand marketing manager at Tinder, based in Los Angeles. His identity has been confirmed by Business Insider. This piece has been edited for length and clarity.I started as a design intern at Tinder in the UK in…
Three years ago, I sat in my dark, 1,250-square-foot apartment cleaning out my inbox and missing my kids. As a single mom and new empty nester, I was still trying to figure out who I was separate from mom and caregiver.The quiet stillness that I dreamed of when my children…
