A woman's quirky out-of-office emails have ignited a debate about how much personality to bring to work
Thara Moise was criticized by her boss for her unusual out-of-office emails. She believes her creativity was being stifled.
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A Gen Zer who used AI to apply for hundreds of roles says it helped him land a job
A 28-year-old spent months applying for jobs before using AI to speed up the process.
'Suits' actor Patrick J. Adams said his mom helped him confirm that it was time to quit and focus on family
Adams added that the storyline for his character, Michael Ross, had played out by the end of season 7.
I set up a business where I got paid to play Dungeons & Dragons. We now run 180 games a month at our main studio, and I'm living the nerdworld dream.
Farez Najid found a way to make a living as a professional Dungeons & Dragons dungeon master. He now runs multiple studios and a training program.
When my job went remote, I moved from the US to El Salvador. The change of pace helped me rediscover my purpose.
Analucy Benavides, 30, felt major stress in her corporate job in Maryland. She moved abroad to El Salvador for a change of pace.
Google and Meta both hired me. This résumé got me in their front doors.
Former Google and Meta employee, Andrew Yeung shared résumé tips along with the template that helped him land six-figure roles at both companies.
Marc Andreessen says you shouldn't bring your whole self to work
Marc Andreessen argued against sharing too many personal details at work. He advised workers to "leave your full self at home" and act like a grownup.
This CEO says there's 'not much value' to job interviews. He prefers testing candidates instead.
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi says job candidates come prepared to answer "gotcha questions," so he likes to put them to work on a real problem instead.
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DOGE aims to cut the number of federal workers. Here are the 20 highest-paying government jobs.
Federal workers are at risk of losing their jobs under Musk's DOGE. Business Insider looked at which jobs have the highest average salaries.
A career coach shares 4 things to immediately stop sharing online if you're looking for a job
Career coach Madeline Mann said sharing things about depression, anxiety, and even the job search journey online could backfire on job seekers.
Alex Cooper signed a podcast deal for $125 million. She learned one of her top negotiating tips from her mom.
"I know I can walk into any room in business and I can get the deal done," the podcast star said.
Why it might be easier to change jobs next year
An increase in job postings for recruiters in some industries could signal that overall hiring in the US will pick up in 2025.
When I returned to work after my mother's death, I worried my grief would affect my performance. My coworkers rescued me.
I worried I wouldn't meet my sales quotas because I was so focused on mourning my mother. But my coworkers shared their stories of grief to help.
Insider Today: Vacation-rental red flags
In this Saturday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about things you should look for in vacation rentals, and hosting Thanksgiving.
I moved to Dubai for a dream job and loved the glamorous life. Eventually, it took a toll.
A former Emirates stewardess said living in Dubai was like a crash course in global interactions, but after six years she moved back to Phoenix.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Meta, ExxonMobil, and Boeing
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Boeing, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
8 programming languages to know to land a job on Wall Street
Not all coding languages are made equal — some hold more weight in certain areas of finance than others.
4 tips to get through roadblocks when requesting a WFH accommodation, according to an employment lawyer
Greg Mansell is an employment lawyer who shares how to make the work-from-home accommodation request process easier during an RTO mandate.
A 26-year-old solopreneur with a 6-figure business shares 4 tips for successfully transitioning from a normal job to a full-time content creator
26-year-old Natalie Fischer quit her corporate job to start her own business that brings in six figures. Here's her advice on making the pivot.
Why prioritizing employee wellbeing is a strategic business investment
Boosting employee wellbeing drives business success. See how companies with higher wellbeing outperform stock indexes and strengthen retention.
I'm a former model and now run a fintech company. The fashion industry taught me everything I needed to know to be CEO.
Katrin Kaurov started making money as a model but didn't know what to do with it. Now, she's the CEO of a fintech company, helping Gen Z with money.
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Here's what 5 CEOs learned by becoming undercover bosses
Joey Wat, the CEO of Yum China, spends hours watching people eat KFC, while Airbnb boss Brian Chesky has rented out a guest room in his own home.
I went to law school in Mexico and an Ivy League in the US. It was cheaper and easier to make friends in Mexico.
I first studied law in Mexico, where students were more open to making friends. I then moved to the US and enrolled at the costly Columbia.
I became a millionaire at 28 but it took me a long time to find joy in my financial security
Hazel Secco grew up with a lot of tension around money. She's teaching her daughters that money can be a path for freedom and joy.
4 reasons you could be getting passed up for promotions, according to an ex-Google recruiter
To get a promotion, you have to advocate for yourself. Ask for feedback regularly and incorporate it into your daily work.
Tech founder who spends half of each week away from his wife and daughter: 'I often feel very sorry and guilty'
Tech entrepreneur Alex Li deals with parental guilt as he tries to balance working on his AI startup with his family commitments.
Product managers rule Silicon Valley. Not everyone is happy about it.
How a humdrum job that barely existed 20 years ago became the most powerful — and reviled — role in tech.
Government workers who want a new job amid Elon Musk's efficiency plans may have to tap the 'hidden job market'
Government employees eyeing a shift to the private sector should consider networking and restrictions on working in their field amid Elon Musk's plans.
Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings
Robotaxis are rolling out across the US, and they pose a long-term threat to Uber and Lyft drivers.
Gen Z fell in love with government jobs. Elon Musk's budget cuts might upend them.
Musk's government efficiency push threatens millions of jobs, with proposed spending cuts and completely shutting down some agencies.
I took a job at JP Morgan for the prestige. Quitting to travel changed the way I view success.
Ashley Tan quit JP Morgan for a career gap because she felt like she was wasting her life. Her time away changed her career priorities.
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Companies say RTO mandates make work more creative — it might take more than that
Some bosses think returning to the office is the way to improve collaboration in teams, but that isn't always the case.
I made it to managing director after 17 years in banking, and then I quit. I didn't want to work myself into the ground well into my 60s.
Eric Sim, 54, spent more than 20 years in banking. The former UBS managing director now works as a professional speaker and executive coach.
At my first job out of college, all my coworkers were older and had children my age. I struggled to earn their respect.
My coworkers often complained about how lazy the younger generation is. I struggled to connect with them until I met one Gen Xer in the office.
I left a 6-figure career to raise my kids with special needs. I miss having a job, but my life is better now.
In 2021 two of my kids were diagnosed with complex medical conditions. I miss having a job, but I wouldn't trade the life I have now.
I earn $200,000 at Google after starting my career earning under $40,000. The reality is that money does buy happiness.
Khayla McCoy earned $39,000 a year as a sessions assistant straight out of college. After several career pivots she now earns over $200,000 at Google.
Tech jobs are mired in a recession
White-collar hiring is in a huge slump. Here's who's getting hit the hardest.
I moved to Finland seeking recovery from my burnout. Even a slow place like this couldn't cure me.
Marija Riba and her husband quit their jobs and moved from London to Finland. She loves her new slower life but is still suffering from burnout.
A product manager shares the résumé that got him a $300,000 job at Amazon — and 3 regrets about it, including writing that sounds 'very pompous'
Siddharth Kashiramka said he'd change the length of his résumé and the third-person voice.
My coworker asked if I was pregnant, and I wasn't. The confrontation made me spiral, and I debated whether to tell my boss.
When my coworker asked if I had "the nine-month flu," I panicked because I was child-free and not pregnant. It made me insecure, so I told my boss.
'My life is a million times better': A man who quit his desk job to be an electrician shares his takeaways from the switch
Unhappy with his career, Dustin Snyder left his office job to become an electrician. He shared key lessons from the switch to blue collar work.
We left stable careers in tech and consulting to open a cocktail bar in New York City. It was professionally risky but worth it.
Two childhood friends from India left their jobs in tech and consulting to open a cocktail bar in New York City.
It's time to stop humblebragging about how busy we are
Endless meetings and crammed calendars can hurt productivity and morale. Prioritizing what has to get done could boost efficiency and reduce burnout.
I landed a job in venture capital at 23. Here's how I broke into the competitive industry at a young age.
Katie Vasquez landed her first venture capital job at 23. She said people who want to join the industry should leverage their network.
I've owned over 60 restaurants — KFC, Chili's, PF Chang's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and more. Here's how I got my start and scaled.
George Tinsley worked at KFC's corporate office for eight years before starting his franchise and owning over 60 restaurants. Here's how he scaled.
Insider Today: Protein pro tips
In this Saturday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about protein goals and "No Meet Week."
I left my 6-figure corporate banking job, and now, I'm a food influencer. I support my family by doing what I love.
Daniel Chung, 36, left his corporate banking job and pursued a career acquiring restaurants. Now he's a food influencer with over a million followers.
I quit my finance job to pursue my dream of writing comics. I used a pitch deck to convince my parents it was a good idea.
Webtoon author Brandon Chen got a job in finance after he graduated. But eventually, he decided to pursue his dream as a full-time webcomic author.
I left Google and am 100x happier in my new role as a freelancer — I've earned over $1 million in the last 5 years.
Randy McCabe used four strategies to transition from corporate to freelance and earn over $1 million in five years. He's found balance and happiness.
Why the C-suite is getting so big
Companies' C-suites are expanding with roles like chief data or legal officer as CEOs facing greater complexity pad the executive ranks.