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For as long as I can remember, Friday nights for our family meant two things: pizza and a movie. It was our family’s way to unwind after a busy week, just the four of us, no phones, no distractions.We’d usually head to our favorite local pizza place, grab two large…
I often think of one sentence from my late grandmother’s obituary: “She kept her 10 children fed and clothed.”Yes, she had 10 children, but what’s mesmerizing about this statement is that she always made sure her children had what they needed. As a former single mom of just one boy,…
I don’t know whether the influx of wedding invites I’ve received is a byproduct of the many celebrations that got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic or a rite of passage for anyone approaching their late 20s.Either way, the last few years have filled my calendar — and the outside…
What’s on an AI researcher’s wish list when being courted by a Big Tech firm?Sure, money plays a part. But Mark Zuckerberg says the AI talent he’s talked to is also interested in two other things.”Historically, when I was recruiting people to different parts of the company, people are like,…
My daughter’s college graduation hit me profoundly. I was proud of her, of course, but this graduation, unlike the previous ones (kindergarten, middle school and high school), signaled a change: she’s all grown up. Even though she’s moving back home, she’s now a 22 year old adult who’s been living…
Anita Clemons Swanagan was forced into early retirement at 55 after developing a brain tumor and having several strokes. The medical bills piled up for the expenses that her health insurance would not cover.At one point, she had over $100,000 in medical debt. She said she’d paid most of it…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Laura McDonough, 38, the founder of L. Rose Recruiting, who is based in Winter Park, Florida. The following has been edited for length and clarity.When the pandemic hit, I was working full time as a talent acquisition manager for a tech…
Since moving to our house a few years ago, my husband and I have spent hours working on the backyard, making it more fun and functional. From adding a garden to a massive play area, it’s a space that the whole family can enjoy.It’s been a ton of work —…
For many of us, the dream of homeownership has never felt more out of reach. Sky-high interest rates, low inventory, and bidding wars have pushed prices well beyond what many can afford. In high-cost-of-living areas like New York City (where I live), the situation feels even more impossible.In May, the…
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