I quit my job at Microsoft to pursue comedy. Pursuing my passion wasn't always glamorous — but here's how I did it.
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Gen Z's hottest new job: Nannying for billionaires
Gen Z is fleeing the white-collar apocalypse and joining billionaires' private staff, taking jobs as nannies, personal assistants, and private chefs.
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Warren Buffett shares his biggest leadership lessons after decades at the top
Warren Buffett shared leadership lessons on humility and self-improvement in his final Thanksgiving message as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
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Read Warren Buffett's Thanksgiving shareholder letter — his last one as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Legendary investor Warren Buffett said he plans to continue sharing a Thanksgiving letter to shareholders after he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO.
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Looking for employees? 5 hiring mistakes to avoid
Learn how to avoid common hiring mistakes and attract better candidates with ZipRecruiter's AI-powered tools
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Trump recommends $10,000 bonus to air traffic controllers who didn't call out sick during the shutdown
The president sharply criticized air traffic controllers who took time off during the shutdown, saying he's "NOT HAPPY" with them.
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I moved my family and company from the UK to the US. Now that I'm bringing in millions, I worry about ruining my kids.
Jo Baker and her family moved from the UK to Austin in 2013 for her business. She says she doesn't look or sound like a tech CEO in the US.
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Ring founder recommends young entrepreneurs read a Walt Disney biography — and go on 'Shark Tank'
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff recommends reading a 20-year-old Walt Disney biography and going on "Shark Tank" to practice pitching VCs.
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Want a new job? Try this, instead of just submitting more applications
It's easy for job seekers to spend too much time submitting applications online. Instead, take these steps to network and boost your chances.
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Power Hours
I'm the founder and CEO of Her First $100K. I start my days with a 'circ walk' and end the night journaling.
Tori Dunlap shares a day in her life, beginning with a walk to the beach and ending with reading and journaling.
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I'm a former Army Ranger who started a wagyu company — and ended up ahead of the market's $3.5 billion boom
KC Cattle Company, founded by an Army veteran with no ranching background, is capitalizing on the booming $3.5 billion wagyu beef market.
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The new reality of colon cancer in young adults
5 young colon cancer patients share their stories, including their missed symptoms, their diagnosis, and their advice on how to save yourself
Blood, sweat, and tears: The exec who launched Marriott in India tells Business Insider what it takes to open a hotel
"The most difficult job for a hotelier is opening a hotel from zero," Marriott exec John Toomey told Business Insider.
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I've laid off hundreds of workers. Here's what you should do if you get let go.
Pav Stojkovic, a former chief people officer, has seen layoffs go well, poorly, and everything in between.
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See inside KPMG's giant new NYC headquarters, which was designed based on employee input
KPMG's new 45,000-square-foot New York City headquarters was designed using employee input. CEO Tim Walsh called it the start of a "new era" for KPMG.
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I'm Cisco's innovation officer. Technology is evolving at a rate we've never seen — so these skills are essential.
Cisco exec says that humanities skills, such as philosophy, ethics, and problem-solving, are essential as tech evolves so rapidly.
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Don't get tricked into thinking you need to spend money to land a job. Here's how to access free resources, from a recruiter.
Tech recruiter Bonnie Dilber shares multiple free resources for job seekers to avoid scams and find employment at no cost.
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We are on day 37 of no paycheck for my husband. We've cut all our subscriptions and have a shopping ban to make it through the shutdown.
My family has had to change the way we spend money because we are on day 37 without a paycheck. I've canceled subscriptions and leaned into meal planning.
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One lesson took the CEO of Habit Burger's career from consultant to the C-suite
Habit Burger CEO Shannon Hennessy told Business Insider that young leaders often focus on the wrong things when preparing for career moves.
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I quit college at 21 to run my AI company. Sacrifices like working up to 80-hour weeks were worth it.
David Kobrosky tells Business Insider he dropped out of college to start a business, which he sold by the age of 26.
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What Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package can teach you about negotiating your own salary
Discover how you can negotiate your salary like Elon Musk by leveraging your value so you can get paid what you're worth.
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I'm a former Tesla engineer who runs my own company. Here's what I learned at Tesla that made me a better founder — and what it didn't prepare me for.
Angus Rittenburg is the CEO of Wynk, a THC beverage company. Before becoming a founder, he spent two years working full-time as a Tesla engineer.
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Inside Business
They got laid off from the Microsoft country club and dumped into a brutal job market
Microsoft has laid off thousands of workers this year. Seven alums have learned that job security doesn't exist in the white-collar world.
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Exclusive
Indeed lays off a 'very small' number of employees months after summer job cuts
Indeed confirmed it made a small number of job cuts this week. The layoffs come four months after Indeed and Glassdoor laid off 1,300 employees.
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I'm a CEO pivoting my business abroad because of tariffs. I'm treating the US like hot lava.
Matthew Hassett, CEO and founder of Loftie, pivoted his strategy amid US tariffs, opting for international expansion to maintain growth and stability.
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I'm a Gen X job seeker who's afraid my gray hair is turning employers away — but I refuse to dye it
Elizabeth Davis, 59, has been job searching for a year. She's considered borrowing a friend's wig, but said she's proud of her gray hair.
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Inside Business
From Palantir to AT&T, CEOs are demanding employee loyalty on DEI, AI, and remote work
CEOs are taking hard stances on AI, remote work, and DEI "woke-ism," urging employees to obey or exit and signaling a shift in leadership dynamics.
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I felt pure happiness when I was laid off from Microsoft after 14 years. It was the green light I needed to start my own business.
Tatiana Teppoeva started at Microsoft in 2011 and was laid off in January. Instead of seeking another corporate job, she started her own business.
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I worked at Baidu, ByteDance, and Microsoft. Now, I've raised millions to build robotic pets.
At Big Tech companies in China, He Jiabin felt like he could clock out at the end of the day. Now, he thinks about his product 24/7.
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I was an MD at a big bank, and I retired early. Real happiness came from buying my freedom, not an expensive watch.
Former investment banker Eric Sim, 55, says people should use their money to buy freedom, not to impress others.
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I didn't take over my family's successful business after my mom died. I often wondered if it was the right choice.
The plan had always been for me to take over my mom's day care business one day. When she died, I couldn't imagine doing it without her.
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I went from making $200,000 a year to using SNAP. Here's what I wish people knew about government assistance.
Carli Michelle Wright worked at a law firm, putting in over 80 hours a week. She quit to take care of her mental and physical health.
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I teach at the same college where I earned my bachelor's. It's weird being on this side of the classroom.
When I was a student, I was lost and unsure of my future. Now that I'm teaching the same class I once took, I'm face-to-face with my younger self.
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Some software engineers say AI has made the job more solitary than ever
With software engineers adopting AI faster than other industries, some workers say they've experienced reduced everyday interactions with their peers.
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He spent 31 years at Microsoft. Then he was laid off — and had to relearn how to job hunt.
After getting laid off by Microsoft after 31 years, this product manager found the job search challenging — and even considered an early retirement.
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tiny teams
I switched from a corporate career to launching an AI-native company with no tech background. I knew the time was now.
Tim DeSoto was a senior director at Walmart before building an AI-native startup. He sees AI entrepreneurship as the least risky career move.
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Job hunting's newest rules — and whether they actually work
Job seekers are betting on some under-the-radar strategies in a competitive market. We asked career experts which are worth your time.
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I quit my tech job to grind tree stumps. I'm outdoors, working with my hands, on my own schedule, and making a good living.
Tyler Mumford quit his job in software sales to take his stump grinding business full-time. He works 12 hours a day but has control, which he loves.
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I thought I was working towards something I wanted, then I realized I was living someone else's life
Career coach Erin Coupe helps top professionals shift from survival mode to sustainable performance. She learned these lessons first-hand.
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The list of major companies laying off staff this year includes Amazon, Starbucks, Oracle, American Airlines, and more
Layoffs have hit companies from American Airlines to Meta to Intel this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.
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I left a VP-level role at AT&T, and now I work with startups. It's more unpredictable, but startup life is invigorating.
Robert E. Williams stepped down from an assistant VP role at AT&T to work for startups. He says taking calculated risks helped him know it was time.
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I accepted a job at Google, but couldn't afford Bay Area rent. I lived in my car for 3 months to make it work.
I spent three months living in my car to make an employment opportunity at Google happen. I don't regret it, but I wish it hadn't been necessary.
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I'm the CEO of an AI company based in the US and India. Seattle and Bengaluru have pros and cons — here's how I make it work.
Sid Masson shares why basing his company in both Seattle and Bengaluru, the city known as India's Silicon Valley, comes with unique advantages.
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I was a recruiter at Amazon. Here's the 3-step process that helps top talent stand out in the job search.
Lindsay Mustain, a former Amazon recruiter, said this job market is the toughest she's seen. She shared how top candidates stand out in the job pool.
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Reese Witherspoon says being anxious was her biggest career advantage
But now that she's getting older, Reese Witherspoon says she's learning to slow down and be content with what she's already achieved.
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How to enhance your employee search: A guide for small business owners
Discover how to simplify your small business's employee search and hire top talent faster using ZipRecruiter's smart hiring tools
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I'm in my 40s and on my third career change. I got rejected from 83 jobs last month but I'm not losing hope.
I'm on my third career change and still looking for a job that will pay the bills. I refuse to give up even though rejections still sting.
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How workers are trying to get ahead of a job market full of uncertainty
People are getting nervous about layoffs. It could be time to start planning ahead.
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Two Gen Z founders who raised $1.25 million for their AI startup share their pro tips for landing funding
"What Florence was in the Renaissance, SF is in the age of AI," said Attention Engineering's Juluian Windeck, who recommends that founders move there.
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