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☆ I left London for a little town in Latvia. It lacks certain luxuries, but it's a safer, easier place to raise a kid.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Vitor Urbano moved from London to Latvia for a quieter life before his child was born. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Vitor Urbano, a freelancer who moved from London to Latvia. I moved from Sintra, Portugal, to London in 2011. We chose Latvia so my partner could have better opportunitiesThere were two obvious choices of where to live: Portugal or Latvia, where my girlfriend is from. Across the board, things are more expensive in London, but the remuneration is way higher than in Latvia.

Persons: Vitor Urbano, —, I'd, that's Organizations: Service, London Locations: London, Latvia, Sintra, Portugal, EU, Saldus, Latvian

☆ I'm a former director of admissions at Cornell. Here are my 4 tips for writing a successful application for a highly selective college.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with John Morganelli Jr., a former Director of Admissions at Cornell University and the current Director of College Admissions for Ivy Tutors Network, about his experience with admission to elite colleges in the United States. If you want to get into a US college and you wait until 10th and 11th grades, you may not have enough time to create the depth in the application you're looking for. Here are my insider tips from working as the director of admissions at Cornell University. Prospective major selection can impact your chancesWhen I was the Director of College Admissions at Cornell, managing institutional priorities was my biggest job. AdvertisementWhen you apply to a university, you first apply to the college: arts and sciences, engineering, or business college.

Persons: —, John Morganelli Jr Organizations: Service, Cornell University, Ivy, Network, Business, NYU, Cornell, Elite, UN, Ivy League Locations: United States

☆ What to do if you catch your employee on a quiet vacation, according to an HR exec
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewQuiet vacationing — employees secretly taking time off or using tools to circumvent monitoring software — is rising. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementBusiness Insider has previously reported on employees using mouse jigglers and other methods to take secret vacations or work multiple jobs at once. Related stories"What does it say if an employee feels they can't take an extra day vacation or have to sneak out to go on vacation? Employees should have clear goals and objectives, and companies should measure employee performance based on those metrics, according to Church.

Persons: —, Nolan Church, JP Morgan, aren't, Church, wasn't Organizations: Service, Business, Amazon, Church, Microsoft, Church . Church Locations: Church

☆ I'm an ex-Google recruiter and head of talent at DoorDash. PIPs should stand for 'paid interview period' — if you're put on one, get out fast.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Then, I became the head of recruiting at DoorDash and later the chief people officer at Carta, a pre-IPO equity management company for startups. My first experience with PIPs was at DoorDashDoorDash was the first place I encountered performance improvement plans or PIPs. When I joined as the head of talent in March 2015, I was the company's 50th employee. To be candid, I've never seen somebody survive a PIP. I've never heard of somebody who went on a PIP and became a top performer at that company.

Persons: —, Nolan, I've, DoorDash, weren't, it's Organizations: Service, Nolan Church, Google, Carta, Business Locations: DoorDash, Carta

☆ I make $58K a month on OnlyFans mostly from messaging people. Men come to me for a safe space to vent about their lives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

On days I don't post Instagram stories, I get over a hundred DMs. I posted a few pictures that were sexier than my Instagram content and started with messaging to ease in. I got a membership at a coworking space, where I spend at least eight hours a day on OnlyFans. AdvertisementMy top fans message me every day, and we have genuine conversationsThere are three types of people who spend money with me on OnlyFans. If I'm not spending time with family or friends or working out, I'm messaging my fans.

Persons: —, Emma Kanngiesser, it's, They'll, they'd, I've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: OnlyFans

☆ I met a man on a business trip and left my marriage to be with him. I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I was on the same level as his boss, but we didn't work directly with or for each other. Courtesy of Nicole Fallon-PeekWe met on a business trip to our Boston office. It was my first business trip, and I was excited to connect with new people. We kept talking after the business trip and decided to make things official. That's the hopeless romantic in me, but I don't regret a single decision I made once I met Sean.

Persons: —, Nicole Fallon, Peek, Sean, Fallon, we'd, I'd, Sean —, Uber, wasn't, we're, we've, Jobs Organizations: Service, Lighting Media Partners, New, Business Locations: New York, Ogden , Utah, Boston, Utah

☆ I turned my failed Etsy shop into a business that made $1 million in its first year. Here's how I did it by 21.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Keida Dervishi, 21, chose to start an embroidery business with her mom instead of going to college. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Keida Dervishi, the 21-year-old founder of Soulmate Customs. Soulmate Customs made over $1 million in sales in less than a year. I started with an Etsy embroidery shop before founding Soulmate Customs. Keida Dervishi with the Soulmate Customs team.

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☆ I made $144,000 last year as a virtual assistant working flexible hours. It cured my burnout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis is an as-told-to story with Rebecca Morassutti, a virtual assistant. I wanted to work remotely and have flexible hours, so I started thinking about starting an online business. I turned up my nose at virtual assisting at firstGoogling online businesses for digital nomads led me to virtual assistant, or VA, work. The moment I got back to my desk, I started looking for any virtual assistant work I could do. Getting paid to learn is my favorite part of being a virtual assistant.

Persons: —, Rebecca Morassutti, wasn’t, I'd, I've, “, I’ve Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I've climbed Mount Kilimanjaro over 300 times and now guide others. Even fit, healthy tourists are often unprepared for how difficult the hike can be.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to story is based on a transcribed conversation with Justin Stephen Mtui, a Kilimanjaro summit guide. I've climbed Kilimanjaro over 300 times. I remember telling other porters, "If you haven't gone to Kilimanjaro summit, you can't say you're hiking Kilimanjaro." Social media has helped make the Kilimanjaro hike more popular. As a company, we'll summit Kilimanjaro 66 times in 2024.

Persons: —, Justin Stephen Mtui, Mount Kilimanjaro, you've, I've, don't, Justin Stephan Mtui, we've, they've Organizations: Service, Business, Social Locations: Tanzania, Kilimanjaro, Mount

☆ 14 ways to get better at using ChatGPT: Comprehensive prompt guide
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Here are 12 ways you can write better ChatGPT prompts. Prioritize clarity and precisionDeStefano-Tangorra suggests that ChatGPT users "explicitly outline your expectations within the prompt" by adding precise words. "Clear and specific prompts lead to more relevant and useful responses," she said. Couto finds that the best marketing copy reads at a fifth- or sixth-grade level, which includes "short sentences and paragraphs, a conversational tone, and simple language." OpenAI's prompt guide suggests copying and pasting articles into ChatGPT, and then asking the chatbot to answer questions based on them.

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☆ How Girona became the unlikeliest challenger in La Liga
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Matias Grez | Patrick Snell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Founded in 1930, Girona plays its football at the modest 14,000-capacity Estadi Montilivi on the outskirts of a city that has a population of just 100,000. Girona was previously promoted to La Liga in 2017, spending only two seasons in Spain’s top flight before being relegated. David Ramos/Getty Images“I tell you what, why not?” Hunter said when asked if Girona can win the league. He’s young, he’s intelligent, he’s ambitious, he’s driven. Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesRegardless, Girona has earned the right to dream and Hunter says upsetting the odds and winning La Liga “would mean everything” to the club and its fans.

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☆ A beginner's guide to dirty talk: 8 ways to make it sexy, not cringe, according to an audio erotic star
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In 2020, a survey found out of almost 1,000 people, 70% used dirty talk in the last year. Audio erotic star, John Eros says even if you're shy, slowing down the pace is key to good dirty talk. A 2020 survey of nearly 1,000 people found that 70% engaged in some form of dirty talk in the last 12 months. Make dirty talk enjoyable for both partnersGood dirty talk should feel enjoyable for everyone involved. AdvertisementTake your time, even if you're nervousEros said that taking your time is critical, especially if you're new to dirty talk.

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☆ Don't expect ChatGPT to help you land your next job
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Recruiters told Insider they caught candidates using the AI chatbot to write cover letters and answer questions. AdvertisementAdvertisementKnowing how to use OpenAI's ChatGPT could potentially help you land your next job — unless you trust the AI chatbot to apply for roles for you, recruiters told Insider. Shapiro admits that using ChatGPT can be "great' in helping applicants "brainstorm verbs" and reframe language that can "bring a level of polish to their applications." AdvertisementAdvertisementA "really bad practice"If used improperly, ChatGPT can actually stop a job applicant from moving forward in the hiring process. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe human touch may be what stops job candidates from getting replaced by AI.

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☆ I'm a 16-Year-Old Founder Who Raised $450K for My AI Startup
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Pranjali Awasthi, 16, came up with her startup while interning in university research labs. Because of the pandemic, my high school had gone virtual, so I was able to intern for about 20 hours a week. In 2020, OpenAI released its ChatGPT-3 beta, and I knew we could use it to make extracting and summarizing research data easier. My parents told me I should take the opportunity – the network alone would be worth it, so I took an absence from high school. I wanted to get a GED, but we compromised on me finishing my high school credits online, which I completed in June 2023.

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☆ The future of advertising lies in the online space: Media Partners Asia
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe future of advertising lies in the online space: Media Partners AsiaVivek Couto, Executive Director & Co-Founder at Media Partners Asia, says that companies are becoming more "rational" on marketing and content investments.

Persons: Vivek Couto Organizations: Media Partners, Media Partners Asia

☆ I moved states 5 days before we got the return-to-office order at Amazon, so I quit. I had no idea we'd be forced back into the office.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She relocated to Raleigh, NC, five days before Amazon announced its return-to-office order. Carter couldn't afford to move again, so she quit her job at Amazon. When I was hired, Amazon office employees were working remotely. In March, less than a week after I moved, Amazon issued its RTO order. Employees had to be working in the office for a minimum of three days a week from May 1.

Persons: Sophia Carter, Carter couldn't, Sophie Carter, Sophia Carter I've, I've, RTO, Raleigh Organizations: Amazon, Service, Raleigh, Employees Locations: Chicago, Raleigh , NC, Wall, Silicon, Raleigh , North Carolina, Amazon

☆ I've made $2.7 million in revenue in the last 6 months by selling AI courses and using AI tools to cut costs. Here's how.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

He discovered AI using Dall-E in 2021 and later became enthralled by ChatGPT and other AI tools. By selling AI products and using AI tools, Winfield made $2.7 million in the last 6 months. I no longer had to manage the agency and had more time on my hands to explore AI tools. AdvertisementAdvertisementWe earn revenue by teaching people how to use AI tools, but we also use AI tools to maximize our revenue. Otherwise, all the new AI tools can become just shiny objects.

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☆ How to get ChatGPT to write you a killer cover letter that doesn't sound like it was AI-generated: step-by-step guide with exact prompts
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get AI to write you a great cover letter that doesn't sound AI-generated. Learn the basicsChatGPT works best with specific directions, so learn what makes a good cover letter before directing ChatGPT to write one. The body of the cover letter should convey why your skills and experience make you a perfect fit. Step 3: Answer the career questions and have ChatGPT generate a career summaryThe bot should provide you with the 15 career questions. Ashley CoutoStep 6: Generate the cover letter and revise it with ChatGPTOnce you've approved its strategic approach, ChatGPT will generate the cover letter.

Persons: Here's, ChatGPT, Aladejobi, illogically, you've, Ashley Couto Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, ChatGPT, OpenAI

☆ 3 easy ways you can start using AI right now to make yourself more productive at work, according to an AI consultant
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A study found that over half of the participants using AI for work saw a 30% productivity increase. Here are three ways people can ease into using generative AI at work. Now I work as a generative AI consultant and trainer and use AI tools to save closer to 25 to 30 hours of work a week. A recent study by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Grammarly found that more than half of people using AI at work said they were 31% more productive . If you're hesitant about embracing generative AI, many apps and tools you already use have AI functions you can familiarize yourself with quickly.

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☆ I work remotely from a Caribbean island. Here's how I relocated from Oregon, found love, and started a family, without comprising my career.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Shelby Smith took a six-month career break and traveled to Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. Smith fell in love and moved from Portland, Oregon, to Curaçao permanently to start her family. I visited Curaçao on vacation and knew I'd be backI visited Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island, on vacation in 2019. Three days before I landed, the whole island went on lockdown. If you think living on a remote island would be much cheaper, think againSome living costs on the island are cheaper, but others are more expensive.

Persons: Shelby Smith, Smith, I'd, Curaçao Organizations: Service, Facebook Locations: Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean, Portland , Oregon, Wall, Silicon, Aitutaki, Cook, Portland, Reveri, Netherlands, United States, American

☆ 12 ways to get better at using ChatGPT: Comprehensive prompt guide
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Here are 12 tips for crafting the best ChatGPT prompts, from assigning it a persona to being polite. Here are 12 ways you can write better ChatGPT prompts. "Clear and specific prompts lead to more relevant and useful responses," she said. Couto finds that the best marketing copy reads at a fifth-or sixth-grade level, which includes "short sentences and paragraphs, a conversational tone, and simple language." Feed ChatGPT an outlineIf you want ChatGPT to generate longer posts, Couto suggests giving the AI a specific structure and outline.

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☆ 'Profitability and monetization' is the focus for streaming companies in Asia, says consultancy
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'Profitability and monetization' is the focus for streaming companies in Asia, says consultancyVivek Couto of Media Partners Asia discusses how streaming companies are accessing the Asian market and why any push to diversify into commerce and gaming is "still a way off".

Persons: Vivek Couto Organizations: Media Partners Asia Locations: Asia

☆ I left a troubled San Francisco for Croatia and regret it. My hometown's problems keep getting worse, but Dubrovnik has its downsides too.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She and her partner didn't want to move home to San Francisco long term because of rising crime. In 2016, I quit my job as a manager at a government agency in San Francisco to go traveling. San Francisco is not what it used to beI grew up in San Francisco, and that's where my family lives. You can't avoid homelessness anywhere, but the homelessness problem in San Francisco has become overwhelming. After we got married, we traveled to South America for eight months before I returned to San Francisco to visit my parents.

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☆ I use these 5 ChatGPT hacks to cut my workload by 8 hours a week. Here's the exact wording of my prompts.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Here are my five most valuable hacks, with example prompts I use daily to reduce my workload. I started using AI tools in 2022 but didn't find them to be effective at capturing brand voice and tone. I think the best marketing copy reads a little below that, at a fifth- or sixth-grade level. With ChatGPT, I can write freely and then prompt the AI to change the reading level and tone for me. I interact with other marketers on Discord servers and in Facebook groups to get more ideas for using ChatGPT.

☆ I took a demotion and a $7,000-a-month pay cut to help manage my burnout. I have no regrets — here's how I did it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Burnout in my new role began to trigger my chronic anxiety, and I was crying at work weekly. After making sure a demotion was financially viable for me, I asked my bosses for one in February. I knew I wanted a demotion but wanted to feel confident in my choiceBefore I approached my bosses, I needed to make sure a demotion was financially viable for me. I felt the cut would account for my new lack of management responsibilities and boost the salary of the new chief operating officer. I also proposed the pay cut with the clear idea that I wanted to earn my way back to another pay raise.

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