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☆ Employers are scrutinizing WFH accommodation requests — here's how to make yours stronger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementGreg Mansell says some employers are scrutinizing accommodation requests amid rising RTO mandates. As an employment lawyer of 15 years, here are my tips for employees to overcome four hurdles in the accommodation request process. Don't wait for your specialistAfter an accommodation is requested, employers may ask the employee's medical provider to fill out an accommodation request detailing the underlying impairment, the restrictions it imposes, and the requested accommodation. It may be useful for the disabled employee to prepare their own accommodation request and present it for their doctor's review. Document everythingIf you consult a lawyer, it's helpful to have as much documentation of the accommodation request process as possible.

Persons: Greg Mansell, Mansell, It's, Jill Kramer, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Accenture Locations: New York City, tmartinelli

☆ I took a job at JP Morgan for the prestige. Quitting to travel changed the way I view success.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAshley Tan got a job at JP Morgan in Singapore after graduating from university. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Tan, 29, who quit her job at JP Morgan Singapore to travel. After graduating from university, I went straight to work and took a role at JP Morgan for the company name. I joined JP Morgan because of it's prestigeI was hired by JP Morgan in December 2022 as an events and marketing analyst. It was scary, but I officially quit JP Morgan in March because I knew I'd regret it if I didn't take the risk.

Persons: Ashley Tan, Tan, It's, I've, JP Morgan, Morgan, I'd, it's, it'll, I'm, what's, you've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Morgan, JP Morgan, JP, Singapore Locations: Singapore, JP Morgan Singapore, Bali, Europe, Australia, tmartinelli

☆ My husband and I quit our jobs and moved to Finland. This is the perfect place to recover, but my burnout is still raging.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementMarija Riba and her husband quit their jobs and moved from London to Finland. I spoke with friends who've taken a career break to recover from burnout, and they all told me they were able to relax, recover, and successfully reenter the workforce. AdvertisementIn July, my husband and I quit our jobs and moved from London to Finland. In October, my husband and I moved into our own flat, for which my parents paid the deposit and the first month's rent. We don't know how long we'll stay, but Finland is the perfect setting to focus on my health.

Persons: Marija, It's, who've, I'd, I've, we've, I'm, haven't, He's, you've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Marija Riba, Riba Locations: London, Finland, web3, acclimatize, tmartinelli

☆ 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.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementRandy McCabe left Google, and now he has earned over $1 million in five years on Fiverr. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Randy McCabe, a 36-year-old freelancer, digital marketing agency owner, and former Google employee from Seattle. I found a new job, then I gradually started taking freelance digital marketing gigs on the side and later created my digital marketing agency. AdvertisementWorking for companies stressed me outAfter Google, I joined the cybersecurity startup Skybox Security as a digital marketing manager. One of the toughest challenges in transitioning from corporate to freelance work was the uncertainty of not having a guaranteed monthly paycheck.

Persons: Randy McCabe, McCabe, It's, I've, Fiverr, I'd, COVID, I'm, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Google, Fiverr, Agency, Big Tech Locations: Seattle, Skybox, tmartinelli

☆ I've dated tech bros in San Francisco and New York. The men in one city made me never want to move back.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

San Francisco tech bros lacked consideration and were more homogenous to one another. New York City tech bros are more diverse and considerate, yet dating remains complex. I've dated tech bros in San Francisco and New York City and have found that each city attracts completely different types of men. I wasn't looking to date tech bros, it just so happened every man I went on a date with in San Francisco was. Tech bubbles exist in San Francisco and New YorkMost San Francisco tech bros I met would be dressed in their Patagonia vests and work uniforms like a copy and paste of one another.

Persons: Chloe Diaz, —, It's, Bumble, would've, I'd, Mason Margiela, They're, I've, haven't, Tess Martinelli Organizations: bros, San, Service, Arizona State University Law School, San Francisco and New, Big Tech, Spotify Locations: San Francisco, NYC, New York City, San Francisco and, San Francisco and New York City, San Francisco and New York, Patagonia, New York, York, tmartinelli

☆ I'm a divorce attorney for the rich and famous. Here are the biggest mistakes I've seen clients make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Kristina Royce, a divorce attorney, says marriage should be treated like a business transaction. I've been a matrimonial lawyer for 23 years, representing high-net-worth individuals, including celebrities and entrepreneurs, who are navigating marriage or divorce. I help my clients navigate this process as smoothly as possible during the divorce, but their most impactful divorce decisions were made before they even got married. AdvertisementBefore marriage: create financial intimacyI believe a successful marriage requires three types of intimacy: sexual, emotional, and financial. Speaking to a divorce lawyer can help break down the communication barrier and ensure each person is educated about their rights and what they own.

Persons: Kristina Royce, Royce, —, It's, I've, doesn't, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service Locations: Los Angeles, tmartinelli

☆ I'm a divorce attorney for celebrities and the ultrawealthy. My advice is to treat marriage like a business transaction.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Kristina Royce, a divorce attorney, says marriage should be treated like a business transaction. I've been a matrimonial lawyer for 23 years, representing high-net-worth individuals, including celebrities and entrepreneurs, who are navigating marriage or divorce. However, marriage is a business transaction with the potential for huge financial consequences, so it needs to be treated as such. AdvertisementBefore marriage: Create financial intimacyI believe a successful marriage requires three types of intimacy: sexual, emotional, and financial. Speaking to a divorce lawyer can help break down the communication barrier and ensure each person is educated about their rights and what they own.

Persons: Kristina Royce, Royce, —, It's, I've, doesn't, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service Locations: Los Angeles, tmartinelli

☆ I struggled to feel like I could be a good mom and businesswoman. My ayahuasca trip changed everything.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lindsay Roselle transformed her view on motherhood after an ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lindsay Roselle, a 42-year-old entrepreneur and mom from Colorado who attended an ayahuasca retreat and started microdosing psilocybin. Then in 2022, I was flying to a remote part of the Amazon for a three-day ayahuasca retreat, where I ingested a plant-based psychedelic used for medicinal, spiritual, and ceremonial purposes. My mom contributed to my negative idea of motherhoodGiving up my entrepreneurial career was never an option for me. The first one would be the biggest: a three-day ayahuasca ceremony held during a two-week trip to the Amazon.

Persons: Lindsay Roselle, —, That's, they're, I've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service Locations: Colorado, Peru, tmartinelli

☆ My daughter ate at McDonald's and got sick 10 days later. Now she's hospitalized with E. coli and acute kidney failure.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Brittany Randall believes her 15-year-old daughter contracted E. coli after eating at McDonald's. My 15-year-old daughter, Kamberlyn, ate the same meal at McDonald's, a Quarter Pounder with cheese and extra pickles, on September 25 and September 27. Ten days later, we were transferred to the nearest children's hospital for her to receive dialysis treatment for a life-threatening complication of E. coli. Kamberlyn told me she felt a bit better after receiving fluids from the hospital. The Food and Drug Administration has identified the onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounders as a possible source of this outbreak.

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☆ I'm an entrepreneur and father who brings my son to work events. Blending family and work is how I find balance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Peter Lewis, a tech and finance executive, travels yearly between two countries with his family. Lewis involves his son in work events, turning challenges into entrepreneurship lessons. "We're a traveling family," Lewis told Business Insider. "I've learned to find meaning in how our work and family lives intersect," Lewis said. If you work in Big Tech or finance and would like to share your work-life balance story, email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@businessinsider.com.

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☆ I quit my stable 6-figure job to travel the world. It was lonely, and I worried I'd made a mistake, but I learned to forge my own path.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Nabila Ismail quit her six-figure healthtech job to travel for a year before turning 30. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nabila Ismail, a 30-year-old from New York who quit her corporate job to travel. When I was in pharmaceutical school, I promised myself I'd take a year off work to travel before I turned 30. Leaving my job felt like a bad breakup. Nabila Ismail in Mexico.

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☆ I interviewed Google applicants and ranked them on 'Googleyness.' Here I found the greatest interviewee I've ever had.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jerry Lee, a former Google manager, said the company graded candidates on four attributes. He said Googleyness requires a set of soft skills that is objective. While at Google, I interviewed several potential new hires and ranked them based on "Googleyness." Googleyness captures the broad range of soft skills needed to align with your coworkers, such as dependability, helpfulness, and willingness to go above and beyond. When answering a question in a Google interview, make sure your answer is honest, company-specific, and proves your soft skills.

Persons: Jerry Lee, Lee, —, you've, I've, they'd, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Google, Service, Big Tech Locations: tmartinelli

☆ These subtle mistakes are dead giveaways that an applicant used AI to write their job application, according to this CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She says that sometimes using AI to complete an application isn't a big deal. Since joining Applied in 2018, I've reviewed thousands of applicants' skill-based test answers, and I've noticed multiple subtleties that indicate AI was used. Beyond that, using AI can also strip an application of personality and diminish an applicant's ability to set themself apart among potentially thousands of other applicants. They may not mind the use of AI, or they might discard an applicant entirely if there is even suspicion that AI was used. AI isn't going anywhere, so use it to your advantageI believe that AI will continue to be used in applications.

Persons: Khyati Sundaram, Sundaram, —, It's, I've, we've, We've, résumés, who've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service Locations: London, tmartinelli

☆ I'm a software engineer at Amazon. Here's my step-by-step guide to nailing the technical interview and breaking into tech.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Rahmel Bailey shares his tips for passing technical interviews in the tech industry. Nearly every software engineering or related role will require some form of technical interview, so it's critical for applicants to prepare and perform well. I've conducted many mock technical interviews and helped clients build the skills to finally break into the industry. These are my suggestions on how to nail a technical interview and land a dream tech job. AdvertisementA step-by-step guide to nailing your technical interviewMany technical interviews are about 45 minutes and include one to five coding questions.

Persons: Rahmel Bailey, —, It's, I've, you'll, it's, There's, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Amazon, Big Tech Locations: Seattle, FYJump, pseudocode, tmartinelli

☆ An accounting manager struggled with work-life balance at PwC, Walmart, and Google. Leaving the Bay Area is what finally changed the tide.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

He chose a work-life balance over salary but his goal of starting a family was still out of reach. It took him 11 years and multiple strategic career moves, but he finally achieved the work-life balance he'd always wanted. AdvertisementAfter PwC, he took a position with Walmart's eCommerce division, which offered greater work-life balance but a major salary reduction. Still, Manalac felt his decision was well worth it because of the drastic improvements in work-life balance. If you work in Big Tech or finance and would like to share your work-life balance story, email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@businessinsider.com

Persons: Mike Manalac, Manalac, —, He's, he'd, PwC, Walmart's, San, It's, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Google, Walmart, Business, Baltimore —, Bay, Big Tech Locations: Area, Chicago, Baltimore, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Bay, Nob, Michigan, Maryland, Big, tmartinelli

☆ I failed Meta's technical interview. Here's what it was like and what I wish I'd done differently.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

He prepared with practice questions and mock interviews but wished he had studied differently. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Orgertrice, a 29-year-old data engineer in Atlanta, about his Meta interview. If I were to go through the Meta interview process again, I would've done several things differently to perform better. The portal's practice questions were useful but significantly easier than the actual interview questions. If you've gone through the interview process for a Big Tech or FAANG company and would like to share your story, email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@businessinsider.com.

Persons: William Orgertrice, he'd, —, It's, they'd, I, I'd, I've, would've, they're, I'm, could've, you've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Meta, Service, Menlo, LinkedIn, of Color, Big Tech Locations: Atlanta, tmartinelli

☆ I quit Amazon after being assigned 21 direct reports and burning out. I worry about the decision to flatten its hierarchy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementIn 2014, I started my career at AmazonI started at Amazon as a senior launch manager in the grocery delivery space. So, I left Amazon to work in HR at Blue Origin, another Jeff Bezos company. Previously in my career at Amazon, I had managed a maximum of three to four indirect reports. Although it was hard, I became a better manager, a better communicator, and a more creative and organized leader. My work felt bureaucratic, and I was so focused on staying on top of each little task that I wasn't contributing to things that were moving the needle.

Persons: Yvonne Lee, Hawkins, —, It's, I'd, Jeff Bezos, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Amazon, Service, Origin, Target, Big Tech Locations: Auburn , Washington, China, India, Europe, tmartinelli

☆ I was too stressed out to enjoy my quiet vacation — until I changed my approach
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementOn the first day of my quiet vacation, I had great luck with the timing. After that incident, I was so anxious about getting caught while quiet vacationing during work hours that I changed my approach. AdvertisementMy trip turned from quiet vacationing to a workcation with reduced working hours — but it was still very worth it. I told my job I was in ItalyWhen I first went on my quiet vacation, I tried to keep it secret. It just feels so much better to do the work first and then enjoy your vacation to the maximum.

Persons: —, Holly Andrews, I'd, It's, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Business, Italy — Locations: Newport , United Kingdom, Bari, Italy, Bari Castle, tmartinelli

☆ I was too stressed to enjoy my quiet vacation until I made on key change. I came home feeling happy and relaxed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Persons: Holly Andrews, —, I'd, It's, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Italy — Locations: Italy, Newport , United Kingdom, Bari, Bari Castle, tmartinelli

☆ A self-taught engineer at Google shares the 8 best Google programming courses you can access for free
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many new programmers who start in Gaba's shoes turn to free YouTube videos or their pricey counterpart, programming courses. "I started learning programming very late in my life, around 25, and I was completely confused at the time," Gaba told Business Insider. In the search for alternative resources, Gaba discovered ways to access Google's programming courses for free. AdvertisementAuditing a Google programming course allows you to enroll without receiving credit or a certification. Gaba recommends Google's Machine Learning Crash Course as a great way to dabble in machine learning without being overwhelmed by every algorithm out there.

Persons: —, Sahil Gaba, Gaba, SQL Gaba, GitHub Gaba, It's, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Google, Business, Gaba, Amazon, Trade, Linux, SQL, Big Tech, Cybersecurity Locations: tmartinelli

☆ I quit Amazon after I cracked the code for promotions. It took me 14 years to become a principal engineer — here's how.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

After multiple swift promotions that led me to become a senior software engineer by 2012, I found myself in a career rut. He knew of a job opening at Amazon for a support engineer role and guaranteed me he could snag me an interview. I slowly networked my way into monthly software engineer meetings and steadily expanded my frontier of exposure within the group. Then I asked my new software engineer friends to give me mock interviews. I miss writing code.

Persons: —, Steve Huynh, there's, didn't, I'd, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Business, University of Washington, Amazon, Software, Ticketmaster, YouTube, Big Tech Locations: Seattle , Washington, tmartinelli

☆ I was laid off from Deloitte after I struggled to fit in. My coworkers wore burnout like a badge of honor, and I had to dim my personality.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

When I received a call from a Deloitte representative saying I'd landed a post-grad job as an actuarial analyst, I was ecstatic. But I didn't feel like there was space to express my femininity. I honestly didn't feel like there was a way to thrive in a more masculine environment without entirely abandoning my femininity, so I tucked away my spiritual, bubbly side. AdvertisementI didn't feel safe confiding in anyone about my workload concerns because everyone around me seemed to wear their burnout as a badge of honor. My superiors encourage me to leave work at work and I finally have time to nourish my hobbies and relationships.

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☆ The 4 best strategies Kamala Harris uses to handle being interrupted, according to a professional speaker
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-30 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

As a leadership speaker and expert on workplace confidence, I've spent decades analyzing the best techniques for garnering attention and communicating effectively. Pointed eye contact can force the interrupter to acknowledge youWhen interrupted by Mike Pence during the 2020 Vice Presidential debate, Harris turned her attention to Pence and made pointed eye contact with him. She didn't shrink away from the interaction or internalize his disruption; rather her eye contact demonstrated authority, confidence, and control over the situation. Related storiesMaking eye contact with someone who's been dismissive of you demands their attention and forces them to acknowledge you. Harris uses this strategic repetition to highlight just how many times she's been interrupted or disrespected.

Persons: —, Selena Rezvani, It's, I've, Kamala Harris, Harris, Mike Pence, she's, Pence, who's, they're, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Philadelphia, tmartinelli

☆ I'm a matchmaker for ultrawealthy men and charge up to $350K for my services. I give all my clients the same advice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Many people are shocked when I tell them my clients pay $350,000 for my matchmaking services. The service was built exclusively for accomplished professional men looking for women. My ultra-high-net-worth clients expect my undivided attentionOne commonality between most of my clients is the urgency for immediate results. When I charged less for my services, my clients engaged with me more passively but expected the same results. AdvertisementMy advice for high-earning men looking for loveThe first thing I tell high-earning men looking for love is to throw your physical type out the window.

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☆ I quit my job at Meta and traveled to Bali to find myself — but 2 months later, I moved back into my parents' house more confused than ever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Simone Landis, a 29-year-old from San Francisco who quit her job at Meta. In the fall of 2022, I quit my job and booked a flight to Bali in pursuit of my very own Eat, Pray, Love experience. AdvertisementMy events job at Meta was tough to transition onlineI started working at Meta in the fall of 2019 within its global security department. Related storiesI quit my job and flew to BaliI quit my job at Meta in the fall of 2022, didn't renew my lease, and booked a two-month trip to Bali. Now, I'm working more hours and taking on more responsibility and creative liberties.

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