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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stephen Hutyra, a 42-year-old program analyst living in the small town of West, Texas. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… In November 2020, I was inspired to build a pub in my backyard after seeing a Facebook…
When I began organizing my 15-day vacation to the Dolomites, I didn’t realize how time-consuming and complex it would be to plan a trip to the mountain range, which spans across three regions and five provinces in northeastern Italy.Even though the Dolomites are popular among the adventurous set, I found…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Geetha Rajan, a director on the global strategy team at Freshworks, a SaaS company. She’s based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her identity and employment have been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I’m…
When my husband Shayne and I sold nearly everything we owned to travel the world full-time, we thought we were ready for anything. We had spreadsheets, backup plans, a carefully managed budget, and, as two adults in our 50s, decades of experience behind us.What could go wrong? Turns out, plenty.Over…
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Puerto Rico, also known as the Enchanted Island, has been high on my list of places to visit for years.I’ve always wanted to explore the island’s rainforests, beaches, and colorful, charming old town. When I finally made it to Puerto Rico for a weeklong visit with my family in July,…
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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…
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