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I left my $250,000 Meta job to coach startup founders. I work fewer hours, have less stress, and still make a good living.

Finance August 19, 2026

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Shen, the 40-year-old founder of Refactor Labs based in Brooklyn. It has been edited for length and clarity.I’m the founder and CEO of Refactor Labs, an executive coach, and a cofounder conflict expert.I spent two years at Etsy as a…

Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Lilian Weng steps down, citing startup-related stress and illness

Finance July 28, 2026

A cofounder of Thinking Machines Lab said she’s stepping down because of stress and illness.Lilian Weng said in a post on X that Tuesday would be her last day at Thinking Machines Lab, the AI startup she cofounded with OpenAI’s former chief technology officer, Mira Murati.Weng, previously OpenAI’s vice president…

I was nervous to camp alone with my 9-year-old son, so we tried glamping. It was the perfect adventure with less stress.

Finance July 15, 2026

While my Scottish husband joined the Tartan Army in Boston for the group stages of the FIFA World Cup, I wanted to do something equally exciting with my 9-year-old son. A few of his friends had recently gone camping and came back with fun stories.I knew he would love a…

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I left my $250,000 Meta job to coach startup founders. I work fewer hours, have less stress, and still make a good living.

Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Lilian Weng steps down, citing startup-related stress and illness

I was nervous to camp alone with my 9-year-old son, so we tried glamping. It was the perfect adventure with less stress.

I moved in with my parents 3 years ago to help my dad with my mom’s caregiving. I’m glad I got that time with her.

Our daughter inspired a YouTube show that we started in our closet. Now we’re set on creating an empire.

I spent my Saturday with the Target exec on a mission to fix its stores

My grandparents had a complicated marriage. Then illness made them fall in love again.

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