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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kyle Elliott, 33, a career coach who lives in California. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Getting laid off is very traumatic — and it’s becoming more common.I’ve been a full-time career coach to tech employees at startups and…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ricci Armani, a 33-year-old comedian based in Seattle. It’s been edited for length and clarity.In late 2022, I remember randomly telling my boyfriend, “There might be a time when I make less money because I’m going to choose comedy over corporate.”…

I’m never one to say no to travel, whether it’s for work, to visit a friend, or just because.In the first half of last year alone, I flew from New York to Palm Springs with friends, planned a London trip around a play I wanted to see, and saw Beyoncé’s…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday seeking to limit large Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes, as part of his push to make essentials more affordable for Americans.The order details a multi-pronged plan targeting large investors. It includes measures that would restrict institutional investors from buying…

When I was laid off in November, I was more than halfway vested in my company’s ESOP plan. I had convinced myself that if I could hang on for two more years, I could step away from the traditional work world and pursue my passion projects full time.I had it…

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Heath Kitson and William Lu, who worked at ANZ Bank in the company’s Melbourne office. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.Heath Kitson: I managed a team of data analysts, and I was at ANZ for seven years before I…