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☆ 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've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementI've been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean's newer cruise ships. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderWhen a few rounds of foosball and ping-pong have worked up your appetite, you'll have 16 dining venues to choose from. AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line has 18 cruise ships. Norwegian Cruise LineIt's the only cruise line on the list with a semi-inclusive "More at Sea" — formerly known as "Free at Sea" — promotion. The company operates 28 cruise ships, several of which are the biggest in the world.

Persons: Bauer, Griffin, Brittany Chang, It's, Guy, you'll, Finnbarr Webster, Norwegian Luna, Prima flaunts, Pieter De Boer, Firenze, There's Organizations: Royal, Firenze, Costa Cruises, Grill, Cruise Line, Cruise, Norwegian Aqua, Prima, Seas Locations: Royal Caribbean, roundtrip Port Canaveral , Florida, Bahamas, Brittany, Norwegian, Alaska, Europe, Asia, Jacksonville , Florida, Haven, CocoCay, Mexican, Los, Ensenada, Mexico

Diamond Sports moved closer to exiting bankruptcy on Thursday after a bankruptcy judge approved its reorganization plan, which slashes the hefty debt load that toppled the company. The green light is a significant milestone for the owner of regional sports networks, which has been under bankruptcy protection since March 2023. It presented its reorganization plan to the court with a standing objection from the U.S. The reorganization plan that received court approval on Thursday will see Diamond's debt load cut from nearly $9 billion to $200 million. Diamond is now unencumbered by legacy debt, financially stable and enthusiastically supported by new ownership," Diamond CEO David Preschlack said in a release Thursday.

Persons: Jose Siri, Dansby Swanson, Travis d'Arnaud, Diamond, David Preschlack Organizations: Major League Baseball's Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Diamond Sports, Amazon, Major League Baseball, U.S ., Diamond Locations: Truist, Atlanta

☆ My friend group suddenly ghosted me without explanation, and I blamed myself. I'm still learning to trust people again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Pranjali Hasotkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm still healing and learning to trust people again. Slowly, I learned that quiet quitting friendships is common. AdvertisementI found the concept of quiet quitting friendshipsWhile doomscrolling through TikTok, I came across the term "quiet quitting" friendships. Understanding this term felt like a personal win, as my feelings were justifiable. I'm still healing and learning to trust people again.

Persons: —, It's Organizations: Service Locations: TikTok

☆ Rachael Ray, 56, has no kids and says her dog brings her a 'ray of light'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementRachael Ray says she doesn't regret not having kids even though she was "bashed for it" over the years. Rachael Ray, 56, doesn't regret her decision to not have kids. Instead of having kids, both Ray and Harper said they preferred raising dogs. "They never talk back, they always want to hug you," Ray said, adding that pets bring her "a ray of light." During a 2009 interview on ABC's "Nightline," as reported by The Wall Street Journal, Ray said she doesn't feel like she's missing out just because she doesn't have kids.

Persons: Rachael Ray, doesn't, Bob Harper, Harper, Ray, Isaboo, John Cusimano, Bella, Cynthia McFadden, aren't Organizations: Wall Street, Pew, Business Locations: China

☆ I tried 8 tricks for making perfect scrambled eggs, and the best called for a whirlpool of boiling water
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

I made scrambled eggs using different well-known tricks and a few methods I had never heard of. AdvertisementIt seems that almost everyone has their own special method of making scrambled eggs — there are so many ways to change the flavor and texture. Paige BennettI've previously tried making scrambled eggs on very low heat for a long amount of time à la Tyler Florence's recipe. AdvertisementMaking this dish in the slow cooker took an hour, but the eggs turned out greatThe eggs took about an hour before they were done. Paige BennettThis slow-cooker option yields a lot of scrambled eggs, making it ideal for meal-prepping or serving a crowd.

Persons: —, Paige Bennett I've, Tyler Florence's, Chrissy Teigen's, Paige Bennett, I'd, Paige Bennett I'm, Paige Bennett I'd, I'm Organizations: Service

☆ Amazon's new discount section 'Haul' looks like a Temu version of Temu
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I've gotta say, sadly: It's the Temu version of Temu. It's Amazon's attempt to compete with cheap e-commerce apps like Temu, Shein, and the TikTok Shop. The Haul section of Amazon's app is now in beta mode. The sweater section on Amazon's Haul section has a familiar aesthetic. But for now, to me, it just feels like a sort of crummy version of Temu.

Persons: —, Ava Max, Lady Gaga, It's, Obama, Shein, China — Organizations: Amazon, Service, Apple, Business Locations: Temu, China, Utah

☆ 39-year-old makes about $18,000 a month in passive income without a college degree: Here's my best advice
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Amy Landino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Building passive income isn't about finding a get-rich-quick scheme. My journey from there to successful entrepreneur and coach taught me valuable lessons about building sustainable passive income. Here are my top four tips for anyone looking to start their own passive income journey. DON'T MISS: The ultimate guide to earning passive income online I began with a social media marketing agency and nailed that process before I started on my first passive income idea — a course. When my community repeatedly asked for a book about video content strategy, I wrote the book "Vlog Like a Boss."

Persons: they've, I've, It's Organizations: Invest

☆ On-the-Job Training Is Broken. That Hurts Companies and Workers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Workers are struggling to get a handle on their jobs, and this failure falls on everyone — companies, managers, human-resources departments, and, in some cases, the workers themselves. The chaos has left employers, managers, and employees wondering just how much time and money it's worth investing in training in the first place. It's tough to learn by osmosis over Slack, and the deluge of HR apps and training modules isn't filling in the gaps. As workers and managers are increasingly overextended, these types of unmeasured, softer activities can fall by the wayside. Gavin emphasized that it's not just on companies and managers to make sure employees are learning and getting onboarded but also on individual workers.

Persons: Gen, It's, what's, Gallup, Ana Goehner, Kenneth Matos, Matos, they're, it's, Ashley Herd, nonmanagers, Christy Pettit, Herd, Stephanie Wolf, she's, Wolf, that's, Phoebe Gavin, Gavin, I'd, hadn't, Michelle, Z, they've, Emily Stewart Organizations: Workers, Adobe, doer, Fortune, Business Locations: America, HiBob, RebuttalPR

☆ I moved from New York City to London. The job hunt was a culture shock but it was worth it for the healthcare and work-life balance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When I moved to London with my husband just almost two years ago it was a major culture shock. Job hunting and finding friends was a challenge, but the free healthcare has been invaluable. The job hunt was a culture shock for meAs a New York-qualified attorney, I was used to a competitive job hunt involving dozens of applications, multiple interviews, and aggressive salary negotiations. But London's work-life balance has been a huge reliefI'm not burned out from work in London like I was in NYC. Though I miss my family and friends in New York City, London is now home for the foreseeable future.

Persons: Pooja Shah I, Pooja Shah, It's, aren't, I've, I'm Organizations: National Health Service Locations: New Yorker, London, Queens, Flushing, New York, East, Asia, New York City

☆ I bought a house in Cork. My Irish husband lives there full-time, but I'm still going back and forth between the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Julia Skinner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I bought a house in Cork, Ireland, but I still live in the US for part of the year. My Irish husband lives in the house full time, and I go back and forth between Atlanta and Cork. It's a bit complicated, but I'm glad I have time to figure out all the logistics of moving abroad. AdvertisementYears ago, I had a dream (yes, really) telling me to head to West Cork, Ireland. I've had to be really, really particular about which pieces and belongings I want to take to Ireland because shipping things overseas isn't cheap.

Persons: —, who've, — who's, I'm, it's, I've, Julia Skinner Organizations: Service, Western Locations: Cork, Ireland, Atlanta, It's, West Cork, Dunnes, Western Europe, East Coast

☆ Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson used to wrestle for $40 a match: Here's the key Hollywood lesson he learned that helped him succeed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Long before he was one of the highest paid movie stars in the world, Dwayne Johnson was wrestling for just $40 a match. "When I got into the business of Hollywood and moviemaking, it's like, 'Okay, well, what kind of movies do I want to make?' Johnson said he was methodical about the way he selected his roles, always following the mantra of "Audience first." "It was also an opportunity for me, I realized, to stretch myself in ways that I hadn't been stretched yet," Johnson says. But don't expect Johnson to leave his $40 lesson behind after his dramatic turn.

Persons: Long, Dwayne Johnson, Johnson, Mark Kerr, there's Organizations: United States Wrestling Association, WWF, WWE, Waffle, USWA, UFC, CNBC Locations: Tennessee —, Hollywood

☆ I moved to Panama from the US. I live on a remote island for $1,000 a month and have never been happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lisa Kauffman was over Florida's hurricanes and the faster pace of life in the US. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lisa Kauffman, a 55-year-old teacher with a background in biology and special education. In 2023, I purchased a one-way ticket to Panama, planning to live on the private island I had previously visited in 2022. I live off the grid, and my day-to-day expenses are lowThe island I live on is remote. Courtesy of Lisa KauffmanI live on about $1,000 a month.

Persons: Lisa Kauffman, Kauffman, —, I've, I'd, Ian, I'm, Minnie Organizations: Service, Kauffman Locations: Panamanian, Panama, Caribbean, Bocas del Toro, Panama City, Florida, Fort Myers, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Thailand, New York

☆ I helped Tom Cruise and other celebrities divorce, but I've been happily married for 38 years. I've learned that dates — and postnups — can be key to marital bliss.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In the 1980s, you still needed grounds for divorce, and hearing about the details of a marriage breakdown felt sexy and salacious. I've helped celebrities like Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Wendy Williams get divorced and worked with billionaires whose divorces were in the headlines. My personal life seems like an oxymoron: I've been happily married to my husband, Piero, for 38 years. From building a life with Piero to helping clients divorce, I've seen marriage at its best and worst.

Persons: Marilyn Chinitz, She's, —, Blank, I've, Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, Wendy Williams, Piero, you'll, fiancé, wouldn't, Postnups Organizations: Service Locations: London, Stockholm

☆ I went back to work 6 weeks after having a baby. My husband had to turn his schedule upside down to support mine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Liz Bolton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Before having my baby I was working as an actor in Los Angeles. I went back to casting and working six weeks postpartum and am grateful for my husband's support. AdvertisementI went back to work when she was 6 weeks oldMy daughter was born in November, which was lucky timing. As a commercial actor, I didn't have co-workers in the traditional sense, but I did have co-auditioners. More than once, we had to come home early from a family trip so that I could make it to a shoot I'd been cast in while out of town.

Persons: —, I'd, hadn't, she'd Organizations: Service Locations: Los Angeles, Oxford, Palm Springs

☆ Matthew McConaughey turned down $15 million role to be happy: 'The residuals decline on quality of life'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Matthew McConaughey knows that success can lead to making a lot of money, but the actor says that the two are not the same. But McConaughey said he's looking to make a "profit" in his life rather than in his bank account. They couldn't necessarily say what they were good at, just good dealmakers who made the right calls." McConaughey reportedly turned down a $15 million offer to star in a "Magnum, P.I." Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Matthew McConaughey, McConaughey, who've Organizations: Guardian, Dallas Buyer's, CNBC

☆ The Federal Reserve is trimming rates, and these higher-yielding assets could be called back soon
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Federal Reserve last week dialed back interest rates by a quarter point, bringing its target rate range down to between 4.5% and 4.75%. Give and take In addition to buying CDs directly from a bank, investors can also shop for brokered CDs through their brokerage. Indeed, a client holding a 12-month brokered CD with an APY of 4.65% had their instrument called with six more months to go, he said. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. backs bank CDs and savings accounts up to $250,000 per depositor and per ownership category. "The time with the brokered CDs has probably come to an end," he said.

Persons: Banks, Marcus, Goldman Sachs, Malcolm Ethridge, There's, noncallable, Ethridge, They're, Dinon Hughes Organizations: Federal Reserve, Capital Area, Vanguard, Nvest, Capital, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, Treasury, ., Bond, SEC Locations: BTIG, Washington ,, Portsmouth , New Hampshire, Kennebunk , Maine

☆ I Was Laid Off From Amazon, Rehired, and Quit 3 Months Later
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Stephanie Ramos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementA year later, I got the opportunity to return to Amazon as a boomerang employee. I'd always been told that a value at Amazon was to treat "the candidate as a customer," but didn't experience that. Related storiesRTO implementation was inconsistentA few weeks later, in May 2024, I accepted a different offer from Amazon for a Nashville-based role on another team I'd applied for. My layoff should've been the writing on the wall — this place has changed — but I clung to the idea of the Amazon I'd once respected, not wanting to recognize what it had become. The Amazon I joined in 2016 thrummed a "fail fast and often" mentality, encouraging risk-taking that led to delightful innovations.

Persons: I'd, —, he'd, should've, Andy Jassy, Margaret Callahan, Stephanie Ramos, Jane Zhang Organizations: Amazon, Nashville, LinkedIn's, Companies, Technology Locations: Nashville, Atlanta

☆ How 9 newly minted Goldman Sachs partners celebrated their big day, from shouting across the trading floor to popping Champagne in the office
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Reed Alexander | Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Goldman Sachs is a leading investment bank for corporate dealmaking and trading, and its partners represent less than 1% of roughly 46,000 employees. On average, Goldman's newest partners have spent 16 years rising in the ranks, the bank said last week. "It's like a wedding and birthday wrapped up in one amazing moment that you keep reliving," one new partner said. Here's a glimpse inside the big day of nine of Wall Street's up-and-coming executives, including what they did to mark the occasion. Related storiesI happened to be stepping into a meeting with the Arthur Miller Foundation — an amazing nonprofit that supports theater teachers in schools across NYC and beyond — just as John called.

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☆ Matthew McConaughey says chasing wealth can leave you lost and alone — and he'd be happy with 1/50th of his fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Devoting your life to making money can leave you lonely and aimless, Matthew McConaughey says. The actor warned against chasing cash at the cost of relationships and other valuable parts of life. AdvertisementPeople who spend their whole lives trying to get as rich as possible risk winding up lost and alone, Matthew McConaughey says. The actor said he loves money and what it lets him provide for his family, his wife, and himself. AdvertisementMany rich people have said there's more to life than accumulating wealth and material possessions, and have warned against losing sight of what truly matters.

Persons: Matthew McConaughey, Warren Buffett, —, McConaughey, he's, Elon Musk, It's, Trump, Camila Alves McConaughey, Rick Kern, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: Service, Dallas Buyers, Berkshire

☆ I've been on 105-day cruises, but this 13-day one was the toughest. Its itinerary had a major flaw I'll avoid on future trips.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lauren Mack | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After 25+ cruises, I say the best cadence of busy port days to relaxing sea days is a ratio of 2:1. Ultimately, I think adding one or two sea days to the itinerary would've improved the experience and given me space to relax. AdvertisementPlus, multiple sea days in a row can provide beginner or first-time cruisers insight into whether they like them. This can be useful to anyone contemplating trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific crossings that can have seven or more sea days in a row. For me, after going on more than 25 cruises — including a 105-day sailing — I've found the best cadence of busy port days to relaxing sea days is a ratio of 2:1.

Persons: —, I've, Lauren Mack, I'm, I'd, isn't Organizations: Service, Norwegian Cruise Locations: Norwegian, Asia, Keelung, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei

☆ The interest rate on my high-yield savings account keeps dropping. I asked 3 experts how to earn more on my cash.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

My bank has lowered the APY on my high-yield savings account by almost half a percent recently. AdvertisementIt's never pleasant to receive an email from your bank informing you that the interest rate on your high-yield savings account is decreasing. From August until the end of October, the annual percentage yield (APY) on my high-yield savings account has fallen from 4.6% to 4.2%. After paying off my bills every month, I would put the remainder of my paycheck into my high-yield savings account and watch the number creep up. Is there anything I can do about the state of my savings account, or do I have to watch my yield erode away slowly?

Persons: I'm, —, I've, Jerome Powell, Patti Black, it's, Jerome Powell's, Black, Daniel Milan, Milan, that's, Richard McHorter, There's, McHorter, Trump's, What's, Zer, Christine, cji Organizations: Service, Federal Reserve, Savant Wealth, Cornerstone Financial Services, SRM Private Wealth, Treasury Locations: Milan, California, New York City

☆ I chose Europe over the US for my startup. The Silicon Valley startup benchmark is unparalleled, but I still prefer Berlin.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Ivan Maryasin founded Monite after moving from Silicon Valley to Berlin. Here's how its startup ecosystem compares to Silicon Valley. It's hard to find people with the same values or who'll know what you're talking about when you say, "Silicon Valley benchmark." AdvertisementI like living in Europe, but wouldn't rule out returning to AmericaMost people in Silicon Valley are focused on startups and innovation. If you're all about work and want to focus 24/7, Silicon Valley is the place to be.

Persons: Ivan Maryasin, —, I'd, that's, I've Organizations: Service, Hult International Business School, San Francisco, EU, LinkedIn, Facebook, MIT, Harvard, Business Locations: Silicon Valley, Berlin, Germany, Russia, Massachusetts, America, Moscow, Europe, it's, Zurich, Barcelona, London, San Francisco, California, Monite, Silicon

☆ I've worked in childcare since I was 16 and now I'm a nanny. I worry that I won't be hirable as an older man.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He's not sure people will want to hire him as an older male nanny. I began an apprenticeship at Bright Horizons, a US-based day care chain that also operated in England, where I lived. I've worked with all sorts, from single parents in one-bedroom flats to celebrities who had non-disclosure agreements. I have no examples of older male nanniesSome people don't want to work with me because I'm a male nanny, or manny, as I say. There are no examples of an older male nanny, so I might need to be the first.

Persons: Max Kalogirou, He's, —, I'm, Caretaking, I've, manny, it's Organizations: Service, Nannytax, Bright Locations: US, England

☆ 'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd said he 'couldn't escape' the show at its height. He sent his parents on holiday so they could avoid journalists.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

True crime drama "Baby Reindeer" was one of Netflix's biggest hits of the year. Its creator, Richard Gadd, said he "couldn't escape" the show after it became a hit. AdvertisementWriter and actor Richard Gadd said he "couldn't escape" from "Baby Reindeer" when the show was at its height of popularity. Richard Gadd 'couldn't escape' "Baby Reindeer"In an interview published on November 4, Gadd told GQ of "Baby Reindeer": "I couldn't escape from it." The show went on to win three Emmys in September: Outstanding lead actor in a limited series, outstanding writing for a limited series, and outstanding limited series.

Persons: Richard Gadd, Gadd, —, Donny Dunn, Martha Scott, Jessica Gunning, Scott, Fiona Harvey, Piers Morgan, Harvey, Richard Gadd's, I'd, " Gadd Organizations: Service, Netflix, YouTube Locations: Scottish

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