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I’ve been skiing and snowboarding for nearly four decades, but my wife hates the sports.She gave up after one snowboarding trip, and I’ve tried to get her back on the slopes ever since.I try to book vacations at ski villages so my wife has more to do when the kids…
Randy McCabe left Google, and now he has earned over $1 million in five years on Fiverr.He left corporate jobs due to stress and inflexibility and found balance with freelancing.McCabe shares his four strategies for successfully transitioning from corporate to freelance.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Randy…
I’ve been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean’s newer cruise ships.The three mass-market cruise lines specialize in large, family-friendly, activity-filled ships.See how their newer vessels’ amenities, restaurants, and cabins compare.If you’re considering a family cruise, you’ll likely end up on a Carnival, Norwegian, or Royal Caribbean ship.The three mass-market cruise…
Gopal Shenoy is VP of product at Wiser Solutions, which gives brands and retailers performance insights.He examines how his team steps up when he takes PTO to determine whether he’s hired the right people.He says constantly checking in during vacation can stem from overworking, micromanagement, or bad hiring. This as-told-to…
Max Kalogirou, 29, has worked in childcare since he was 16.He’s been a nanny for just over four years.He’s not sure people will want to hire him as an older male nanny. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Max Kalogirou, an ambassador for Nannytax. It has been…
The Auto Train is a nonstop Amtrak route between Virginia and Florida. Passengers must bring their own vehicle, which is loaded onto the train to make the trip with them. I enjoy the Auto Train — it’s a great way to save about 900 miles of driving on busy highways.…
After spending over 30 years writing about golf and visiting over 200 courses, I have favorites.Cypress Point Club and Spyglass Hill are both beautiful courses in California.Cabo del Sol and Omni Golf’s Grove Park Inn have some of the most beautiful courses I’ve seen. A great golf course is like…
I’ve been taking 20-hour Amtrak trips for over seven years, so I know which items to pack. Bringing your own snacks and a water bottle can help you curb your hunger and save some cash. A neck pillow and zip-up hoodie will provide some extra comfort and can help you…
In 2020, I decided to buy a boat and live on it despite not having sailing experience. I taught myself a lot and have gotten to explore France, Italy, and parts of the Mediterranean. I’ve mostly been spending my savings, though living on a boat has been pretty affordable for…
Jerry Lee, a former Google manager, said the company graded candidates on four attributes.He said Googleyness requires a set of soft skills that is objective.Lee said his best interviewee ever proved his Googleyness through his personality. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jerry Lee, 29, a former…
