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☆ I worked remotely from a cruise ship for almost a month and it was hard but I'm doing it again
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tony Fernandes, CEO of UEGroup, managed his company from a cruise ship for 21 days. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tony Fernandes, a 60-year-old founder and CEO of UEGroup based in San Francisco, about his experience working remotely on a cruise ship. In November, I embarked on a trip where I spent several weeks leading my company from a cruise ship with my wife. Expect very slow internet serviceOne thing I didn't realize prior to the trip was that the cruise ship had only one satellite connection shared by thousands of people. If you live or work on a cruise ship and would like to share your story, please email mlogan@businessinsider.com.

Persons: Tony Fernandes, Fernandes, —, It's, We're, You've Organizations: Service Locations: San Francisco, Europe, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Portugal, California

☆ I left San Francisco and moved to LA. Here are the 5 worst things about leaving the Bay Area.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementEven though LA is much larger than San Francisco, LA doesn't feel urban, while San Francisco does. Here's what I felt were the five worst things about leaving the San Francisco Bay Area and moving to LA. AdvertisementAs an artist and business owner, I founded my eco-friendly textile and wallpaper collection business in San Francisco in 2013. I miss San Francisco's culture and philanthropic spiritLiving in San Francisco, I found that many of its businesses have a good environmental or social mission. But I believe, for the most part, San Francisco still has the same caring heart and soul it's had for years.

Persons: —, Stevie Howell, It's, I've, Francisco —, Jessica Silverman, Rebecca Camacho, would've, it's, Crissy, I, Manseen Logan Organizations: Service, Business, San, San Francisco Bay Area, Minnesota, National Parks Conservancy, Area Locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco, LA, It's, San Francisco , LA, San Francisco Bay, Mandalay, Francisco, Bernal Heights Hill, Dolores Park, Ocean, Stinson Beach, Angel, mlogan@businessinsider.com

☆ The 3 worst things virtual assistants have to deal with and how to avoid them, according to a successful VA coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hannah Dixon, a virtual assistant coach, discusses the three worst parts of the profession. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Dixon, a 36-year-old virtual assistant coach, recruiter, and founder of The Virtual Excellence Academy, living in Mexico. After "falling" into becoming a virtual assistant 10 years ago, I did the job for years juggling admin, tech, and creative tasks for clients worldwide. While virtual administrative assistant work is a very needed service, it's just one piece of a large and ever-expanding puzzle. Are you a virtual assistant and would like to share your story?

Persons: Hannah Dixon, Dixon, VAs, —, It's, who've, upskilling —, it's, I've, Logan Organizations: Service, Virtual Excellence Academy, VAs Locations: Mexico, VAs, mlogan@businessinsider.com

☆ I left a red state for a blue state. The quality of life and job opportunities are better here, but it's not perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Michelle Mastro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In fact, I grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, a red state surrounded, by very religious people — many Southern Baptist. Many of us, however, were desperate to move out for better job opportunities and to grow our careers. The more populous places, like the capital Little Rock, are seen as a lot more diverse. There are typically better job opportunities there too, but those opportunities were very limited for me. It worked out, though, because moving to San Diego proved more cost-effective than the Bay Area.

Persons: Raneisha Stassin, It's, I’ve, I've, I, it’s, Logan Organizations: Southern Baptist, Area, Arkansas In, Bay Area, Navy Locations: California, Little Rock , Arkansas, Arkansas, San Francisco, San Diego, Arkansas In Arkansas, Northern California, Ketchum, Arkansas In San Francisco, Little Rock, Bay, Little, mlogan@businessinsider.com

☆ My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has been helpful, especially at work.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I was 15 years old when I heard about the singer Taylor Swift for the first time. Additionally, I had just moved back to Ohio to live with my dad, so I was the new kid at school, with the name Taylor Swift. To make them feel less weird about it, I pause, grab the microphone, and say, "Yes, my name is Taylor Swift. Please feel free to make jokes, I'll just shake it off, later," a Taylor Swift reference. For example, just this past weekend, I booked a dinner reservation for two under the name Taylor Swift.

Persons: Taylor J, Swift, Taylor Swift, she's, Justin Bieber, TJ, I've, Taylor, Manseen Logan Locations: Washington , DC, Ohio

☆ I left Washington, DC, for Oklahoma and can finally afford to live on my own thanks to the Tulsa Remote Program
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ryann Cooke used the Tulsa Remote program to move to Oklahoma from Washington DC. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryann Cooke, a 27-year-old who works in social media and is originally from Washington, DC. After being born and raised in Washington, DC and spending the first 26 years of my life there, I knew it was time for a change. I joined a Slack channel with other Tulsa Remote people and I was taken on a tour where I saw so many incredible cultural things, like Black Wall Street . The Tulsa Remote community is tight-knit and everyone is really intentional about making friends and putting themselves out there to develop connections.

Persons: Ryann Cooke, Cooke, —, It's, I've, I'm, Manseen Logan Organizations: Washington DC, Service, Tulsa, DC Locations: Tulsa, Oklahoma, Washington, DC, Washington , DC, Tulsa , Oklahoma, United States

☆ 5 UPS workers shared the toughest parts of their jobs: 'Sleeping on a truck four nights a week is rough'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Manseen Logan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read more: I'm a UPS driver. AdvertisementThe tension between UPS and the union was not favorable"I really like driving for UPS," said another delivery driver. AdvertisementSummers in the UPS warehouse can be really difficultA UPS part-time warehouse worker, who is based in the Southeastern US, said summers in the warehouse could be really difficult. AdvertisementRead more: I've been a UPS warehouse worker for almost 20 years. Are you a UPS driver with an interesting story?

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☆ I sold everything I own to live on a boat with my wife. It's harder than we imagined — but we love it because it made us stronger.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Michelle Mastro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Iain Cameron and his wife Brioni left Scotland and moved onto a boat in the Caribbean, in 2020. Besides, we both had stable jobs in Scotland: Brioni was an elementary school teacher and I worked in tech as an international technical trainer. For over two years now, living on a boat has made us stronger, more confident, and more appreciative. Iain and Brioni sailing on their boat in the Caribbean. An aerial view of Iain and Brioni sailing off the coast of an island.

Persons: Iain Cameron, Brioni, they've, Cameron, —, we've, Saint Vincent, Iain, Caine, Iain Cameron We've, Manseen Logan Organizations: Service, Facebook, eBay, Robertson, YouTube, Seas, Southampton, Annapolis Locations: Scotland, Caribbean, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Adriatic, Grenadines, Saint Vincent, United Kingdom, YachtWorld, Bonaire, Guna Yala, Panama, mlogan@insider.com

☆ I moved to Oregon from DC. I've experienced constant racism and hate the drug culture but my life changed for the better.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Chandlor Henderson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Chandlor Henderson moved from Washington, DC, to Eugene, Oregon, in 2015. After eight years without her, I left Northeast Washington, DC, in 2015 and took a Greyhound bus to Eugene, Oregon. At the time, my knowledge of Oregon and the West Coast was limited, but my life in DC had become challenging. Why I'm moving back to DCMy involvement in the community, especially the Black community, has been deeply rewarding. I don't regret moving to Oregon, but I believe moving back to DC will be just as meaningful and transformative.

Persons: Chandlor Henderson, Henderson, Eugene, I'd, aren't, Oregon Alison Helzer I've, I've, it's, Alison, Chandlor Henderson I've, I'm Organizations: Service, Greyhound, DC, University of Oregon Locations: Washington, Eugene , Oregon, Oregon, Wall, Silicon, Northeast Washington, DC, West, Portland, Eugene, Pacific Northwest, Nike's, who's

☆ I've been a UPS warehouse worker for almost 20 years. I like my job, but going to work in the summer is just awful.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A UPS warehouse worker in a southeastern US state says the summer heat has made their job difficult. Workers are given a heat safety training but also watch each other for signs of danger. During the hottest summer ever on record , my job in a UPS warehouse has been really difficult. My job is one of the physically easier ones in my warehouse, but going into work during the summer is just awful. "UPS and the Teamsters have also reached a tentative new agreement on heat safety with the Teamsters."

Persons: I've, we're, I'd, We've, we've, —, University of Connecticut's Korey, Manseen Logan Organizations: Workers, Morning, UPS, University of Connecticut's, Institute, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, Teamsters Locations: mlogan

☆ I make $40 an hour driving for UPS. I'm lucky to be where I am, but there's so much drama.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A UPS driver from Ohio said they really like their job and feel lucky to work at the company. I know I'm lucky to be where I am. I have a whole life — being a UPS driver is just part of it. My least favorite part of working at UPS is the dramaWe have drama between the union and the corporate side. Are you a UPS driver with an interesting story?

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☆ I got more tips at Olive Garden by giving out free dessert and I didn't mind breaking the rules to make people happy
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When I went to my next shift at Olive Garden, I decided to give away free dessertIt was pretty easy to do. There were instances where managers would give away free desserts or bottles of wine to unsatisfied guests so it felt normal. I never told anyone I was giving away free desserts, and no one ever figured it out. It's pretty basic: look good, feel good. Editor's note: Olive Garden had not responded to a request for comment as of time of publication.

Persons: Thais Rodriguez, Rodriguez, —, they'd, I'd, It's, Olive Garden, Logan Organizations: Service, Olive Garden, Olive Locations: Olive, Florida, Olive Garden, mlogan

☆ How a 39-year-old engineer spends her $169,000 paycheck: Xbox, therapy, coffee, and skincare
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Vartika Puranik | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She said her video game subscription is one thing she'd never cut back on — even during a recession. My career kicked off 17 years ago at a Los Angeles startup and I've been working as an engineer ever since. Since recessions are uncontrollable, I tend not to stress about the possibility of one, but there are things I'll always spend money on no matter what. Coffee subscriptionI have a coffee subscription to pump me up in the morning. So I pay $50 a month for my coffee subscription.

Persons: Elissa Voris, Voris, —, Dolby, I'm, it's, I'd, Logan Organizations: Dolby, Service, Costco, Apple, CPA Locations: —, Enumclaw , Washington, Los Angeles, mlogan

☆ I make $169,000 a year and these are the 7 things I'll keep splurging on even during an economic slump
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Vartika Puranik | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Voris earns enough income to pay her bills and have extra money for things she enjoys. She said her video game subscription is one thing she'd never cut back on — even during a recession. Since recessions are uncontrollable, I tend not to stress about the possibility of one, but there are things I'll always spend money on no matter what. Coffee subscriptionI have a coffee subscription to pump me up in the morning. If a recession ever hits and forces me to alter my spending, I'd cut back on things based on its aftermath.

Persons: Elissa Voris, Voris, —, Dolby, it's, I'd, Logan Organizations: Dolby, Service, Costco, Apple, CPA Locations: —, Enumclaw , Washington, Los Angeles, mlogan

☆ I traveled to Mexico for bariatric surgery, and my husband was not happy about it — but I have no regrets
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Jenny Powers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Kasey Spicer traveled to Tijuana for bariatric surgery in 2021 and had a successful experience. Her husband didn't want her to go, but it went so well, he got the same surgery in Mexico in 2022. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kasey Spicer, a 44-year-old school teacher from Lexington, South Carolina, about traveling to Mexico for bariatric surgery. Editor's note: Mayo Clinic research found that bariatric surgery can be a safe option for obese patients with coronary-artery disease. Rob and Kasey before and after their bariatric surgery.

☆ I'm a leg-lengthening surgeon. Most of my clients are men with confidence issues — here's what the procedure's like
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Natalie Rahhal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Shahab Mahboubian performs 30 to 40 cosmetic limb-lengthening surgeries a year. The only field in medicine that uses all of these tools is orthopedic surgery, so it seemed like the right fit. I specialized in limb-lengthening surgery specifically because I wanted to do something that was different from everybody else. People that undergo limb-lengthening surgery are from all walks of life, and many used COVID lockdowns to recover post-surgery. I would say 80% to 85% of my cosmetic limb-lengthening patients are men, and 15% to 20% are women.

☆ I prescribe the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide to my patients. I hesitate to call it a magic bullet.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Hannah Moseley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Dr. Paul Kolodzik has been prescribing semaglutide to his diabetic patients since 2017. The one regret he hears from patients on the drug is they can't enjoy food as much. Before that, I was an emergency physician for about 25 years, caring for patients with strokes, heart attacks, and diabetic emergencies. I started prescribing semaglutide under the label Ozempic to my diabetic patients in 2017Novo Nordisk, a global pharmaceutical company, developed Ozempic as a medication for diabetics to control their blood sugar. So, physicians started prescribing some patients who weren't diabetic Ozempic off-label since Ozempic is not approved for weight loss — even though it's the same generic medicine.

☆ I love my job in an Amazon warehouse. I thrive in the chaos, but I did need hand surgery for carpal-tunnel syndrome.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Taayoo Murray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

An older Amazon worker shared their experience preparing for peak periods at the warehouse. At my warehouse, a week before peak period starts, all the equipment is serviced in anticipation of the busiest time of the year. With increased orders, there are more boxes to pack and most people are very stressed, but I really enjoy it. During Black Fridays and other peak periods, Amazon gives out incentivesAmazon used to give out $50 Amazon gift cards during peak periods. Are you an Amazon worker with a story to tell?

☆ I'm an Amazon warehouse worker. I love the Black Friday chaos, but I needed hand surgery after working the packer line, and the raffle-ticket 'incentives' are kind of a joke.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Taayoo Murray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

An older Amazon worker shared their experience preparing for Black Friday at the warehouse. The worker loves the Black Friday chaos but finds the employee-raffle incentive discouraging. With increased orders, there are more boxes to pack and most people are very stressed, but I really enjoy it. During Black Fridays and other peak periods, Amazon gives out incentivesAmazon used to give out $50 Amazon gift cards during peak periods. Are you an Amazon worker with a story to tell?

☆ I'm a travel nurse. You can make $6,000 a week and live in cool places — but some jobs are too good to be true.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Jenn Morson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Ali Brown is a travel nurse currently based in Billings, Montana. Brown became a travel nurse in 2014, and loves the pay and travel. You need to show that you're really paying a mortgage that is fair market value, not just taking the money for other uses. My experience as a travel nurse has taught me so many different layers of perspective that I can use in my career moving forward. Are you a travel nurse with a story about the job?

☆ I spent $100,000 on leg-lengthening surgery to help my career. It was unbelievably painful, but I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Victoria Goldiee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Rich Rotella, 38, is an actor who had limb-lengthening surgery to advance his career. The surgery itself took four hours, but the recovery is the most time-consuming part — it's a slow, painful process. Rotella in a wheelchair after his limb-lengthening surgery. Rotella on a bike machine during his rehab from limb-lengthening surgery. I don't pay heed to negative reactions that I've gotten from the people around me who still think I was wrong to do this, because limb-lengthening surgery is just like any other cosmetic surgery.

☆ I'm a leg-lengthening surgeon. Most of my clients are men with confidence issues — here's what the procedure's like and why I do it.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Natalie Rahhal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

The only field in medicine that uses all of these tools is orthopedic surgery, so it seemed like the right fit. I specialized in limb-lengthening surgery specifically because I wanted to do something that was different from everybody else. People that undergo limb-lengthening surgery are from all walks of life, and many used COVID lockdowns to recover post-surgery. I would say 80% to 85% of my cosmetic limb-lengthening patients are men and 15% to 20% are women. Even though I've done limb-lengthening surgeries hundreds of times, I still get a little nervous.

☆ I took an $18-an-hour job in an Amazon warehouse to cure the spiraling depression I felt as a CEO. It worked — and gave me a new perspective on the industry.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Hannah Towey | Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

He quit his CEO job and began working 11-hour Amazon warehouse shifts during the company's busiest season. I decided to take a warehouse job at AmazonIt felt like the one thing I really needed for myself was some structure — wakeup times, some exercise — just to get out there somehow. Philip Su worked in an Amazon warehouse for seven weeks. My warehouse job lifted me out of my depressionI took the job because I was desperate for something to enforce regularity for me, and I very much benefited from Amazon doing that. Are you an Amazon warehouse worker with a story to tell?

☆ I'm an Amazon warehouse worker. When I'm tired and in pain from standing all day on Prime Day, I remind myself the money's good.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Taayoo Murray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A Staten Island Amazon employee shares how "stowers" prepare for Amazon Prime Day in the warehouse. Being a warehouse worker close to Prime Day is crazy. About a week before Prime Day, we make sure that we start the shift with empty pods. It's the same schedule, leading up to Prime Day, just way more work and intensity. You have more pressure because Prime Day orders are usually "reactive" — or time sensitive — orders.

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