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On an otherwise innocuous morning in January 2025, I lost my job. Loading audio narration… When the CEO asked me into his office, I already knew what was coming. Management had held an emergency meeting earlier that morning, warning us that mass layoffs were coming.Two of my colleagues had already…
Want a software job at Google? Bring your AI wingman. Loading audio narration… The company is piloting a new interview process for software engineering candidates that will let them use an AI assistant, according to an internal document reviewed by Business Insider.The change is part of a broader overhaul of…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rob Cesternino, 47, who appeared on “Survivor: The Amazon” in 2003 and “Survivor: All Stars” in 2004. He went on to launch his podcast, “Rob Has a Podcast,” in 2010 and has since expanded it into a network with dozens of…
Last year, my nervous system felt like it was always in survival mode. I’d just moved to Seattle for work, leaving most of my friends in sunny California. Loading audio narration… Seattle winters, meanwhile, are known for being rainy and gloomy rather than snowy. The sun would set around 5…
Managers who don’t produce are becoming expendable. Loading audio narration… As tech layoffs roll on and org charts flatten, some industry leaders are sending them a sharp directive: Keep tabs on your reports, but be sure to contribute, too.In a letter to Coinbase staff on Tuesday, CEO Brian Armstrong announced…
When I was in high school, I spent my summers working at the mall, stopping strangers to convince them to take surveys, working a cash register, and waitressing. The work was dull and boring. Loading audio narration… Nevertheless, I picked up extra shifts when I could, saving most of my…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lee Tze Gwen, a 32-year-old animator and artist from Singapore. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I’ve been drawing since I was 10. It’s always been a hobby for me, but I found my true calling…
Mackenzie Young, 26, lives in White Lake Township, Michigan, and quit his job as a software engineer at Google in May 2025 to pursue a career in music. Business Insider has verified his identity. The following has been edited for brevity and clarity. Loading audio narration… Coming out of college,…
As artificial intelligence floods the internet, Anthropic will pay up to $400,000 for something decidedly human: in-person events. Loading audio narration… The AI company behind Claude and Claude Code has an open listing for a brand events lead role based in San Francisco or New York, with a salary range…
Welcome to “28 days of hell.” Loading audio narration… That’s how one Meta employee characterized the tech giant’s announcement that thousands of jobs will be cut on May 20. Employees flooded internal forums with similar posts, many of which were filled with anxiety, dark humor, and questions as they wait…
