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☆ I quit a high-flying, six-figure job to train with Marie Kondo and become an organizer: 'Best decision I’ve ever made'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Jenny Albertini | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I dealt with a deteriorating relationship with my live-in boyfriend; a prestigious, high-pressure public health job I dreaded showing up for every day; and the death of a close friend. I signed up for the course and, that summer, quit my job to focus on decluttering full time. Finding satisfaction and freedom in work that 'sparks more joy'Emotionally, I knew that leaving my public health job was the right decision. In my first year of business, I earned less than a quarter of my public health salary. I consulted on public health assignments, and even temporarily took another full-time public health job while I continued building the decluttering business on evenings and weekends.

Persons: Jenny, Marie Kondo, I'd, Marie Kondo's, Kondo, Jenny Albertini, government's, I've Organizations: U.S, AIDS Relief, Equity Locations: Southern Africa

☆ These 10 amenities make Royal Caribbean Group's new ultra-luxury cruise ship worth its $4,550-a-week price
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Brittany Chang/Business InsiderRoom service isn't always free on mass-market cruise ships. On Silver Ray, not only are the hot dogs and hamburgers delivered to your suite complimentary — but caviar is, too. Simply call the room service line or ask your butler for caviar, and before you know it, a tin of the expensive fish eggs will be presented at your door. It wasn't the best caviar I've ever had (it's one of Calvisius' cheapest options). But it definitely added the unnecessary, theatrical, and extravagant touch I had been seeking on a $650-a-day cruise.

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☆ I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Lara Walsh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The total cost of the ingredients ended up being a little bit pricey. Lara WalshGarten specifies using imported tuna packed in olive oil, so I chose two cans of Genova yellowfin tuna instead of the water-based ones I normally use. It was shockingly hard to find Swiss cheese that wasn't in the form of sandwich slices at my Jewel-Osco — let alone the Emmentaler that she suggested. I decided to use a Swiss Gruyere AOP instead, which had a similar flavor. My receipt ended up coming out to about $35, or roughly $8.75 per serving — which I found to be a little pricey for a tuna-melt sandwich.

Persons: Lara Walsh Garten, —, AOP, mayo Locations: Genova, Swiss

☆ I got laid off from Google in my 50s and juggled 3 jobs at Trader Joe's, Lyft, and Starbucks. It was a humbling experience.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Kim started working at Trader Joe's 10 days after getting laid off from Google. So just 10 days after getting laid off, I started a part-time role at Trader Joe's. Related storiesI would work three morning shifts at Trader Joe's, Starbucks in the afternoons and drive for Lyft in between. After almost a year I quit my job at Starbucks and I was promoted to a manager role at Trader Joe's. I made a point of remembering 100 people's names at Trader Joe's within my first month.

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☆ I want to give my kid the kind of summer I had in the '90s. I'm limiting technology and choosing spontaneity over structure.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Liz Hammond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I had a mom-fail moment when I realized I hadn't registered my 4-year-old son for swimming lessons and summer camp before the cutoff. We had frozen pizza for dinner, and he went to sleep without a fight, tired after a long day of playing outside. AdvertisementThe world looks a lot different now, but I'm planning on bringing this spirit to our summer by subscribing to these philosophies. When I was a kid, it was during those long, boring summer afternoons that I formed my love of reading. Summer feels like the right time to loosen up and approach feeding my kid with a little more ease.

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☆ Bachelorette Becca Kufrin: I've always felt loved, but I wish I hadn't pressured myself to get married and have children young.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

After he broke my heart on screen, I became "The Bachelorette" later that year and got engaged to Garrett Yrigoyen. I've always had an abundance of love and kindness shown to me. Not that he'll probably care as he gets older — I'm assuming he'll find it more embarrassing than anything. By the time I had a baby and married at 33, I felt like I knew myself. We were married in a courthouse ceremony, so I'm excited to have a bigger wedding celebration with family and friends.

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☆ 18 celebrities who came from nothing
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Walton Goggins had only $300 when he first came to Los Angeles; he has a lot more than that now. Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyGoggins came to LA from Georgia when he was 19. Though he knew he could make it as an actor, he also knew right away it wasn't going to be easy, so he got to work. But along with all of that I was very fortunate to start working as an actor straight away. Finally, Goggins was making enough as an actor that he could finally stop doing the side jobs.

Persons: Walton Goggins, Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Goggins, Goggins, he's Locations: Los Angeles, LA, Georgia

And they were everywhere, although, naturally, New York City was a magnet, as it has always been for L.G.B.T.Q.+ people looking for a place in which they can be themselves. New York City was where you lost your soul, and we wanted to be closer to the earth. I wore an eight-and-a-half-foot-tall Statue of Liberty costume to the Easter Parade in New York City, and Kirsten came along with me. By the time I turned 30, I’d been telling people I was older for years, because I’m not the type to bemoan the loss of my youth. Going to New York felt like this moment of emerging to a wider audience, and then I started to travel a lot.

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☆ My parents struggled in blue-collar jobs. Paying off their mortgage and retiring them is my proudest achievement.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Simmy Dhillon, from London, about financially supporting his parents. They stayed in their blue-collar jobs for so long because they couldn't afford to take risks. It's been my proudest achievement, and I don't think anything can top it. AdvertisementIn June, we paid a lump sum of around £51,000 using dividends from the business to pay off my parents' mortgage. If I had a salaried job, even if it paid well, I don't think I'd be able to support my family in the same way.

Persons: —, Simmy Dhillon, Jhai, Rice, It's, we've, We're, I've, couldn't, they've, haven't Organizations: Service, Business, Tesco Locations: London, India

☆ ‘On the roadsides there were shot up cars where people had been killed’: This athlete faced war, death and destruction on her journey to Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Svitlana Vlasova | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The Ukraine women’s team was then invited to live and train in a safe environment by their Japanese colleagues, where they spent a fortnight in June 2023. The Ukraine women’s team also spent another two months in the US, where they were hosted by local universities. A view shows residential buildings destroyed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the town of Irpin, outside Kyiv, Ukraine April 29, 2022. Valentyn Ogirenko/ReutersDifficult training conditionsThe conditions under which the athletes have prepared for the Paris Olympics affected the team’s results. For Kolyadenko, getting a license and preparing for the Paris Olympics was more difficult than for any other competition in her career.

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☆ When I was younger, I ran marathons and toured Europe by bike. In my 70s, I now enjoy paddleboarding and yoga.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Louisa Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I focused on running, cycling, and rock climbing when I was youngerMy husband Barry and I also bicycle-toured for years in Europe. Courtesy Louisa RogersNow I have a very different approach to fitnessDuring my 60s and 70s, I developed a radically different set of priorities. Courtesy Louisa RogersI still do hard thingsThe fact that I'm no longer competitive doesn't mean I'm just lying around. If I'm cycling up a hill, I tell myself, "Don't give up til your legs do!" Courtesy Louisa RogersAbove all, I keep movingIf I had any advice to offer, it's this: do whatever it takes to keep moving.

Persons: —, Barry, Annie, Louisa Rogers, I'd, Alexander, Wordsworth Organizations: Service, Big, Business Locations: Europe, France, Spain, Shasta, California, Marin County, Mt, Rainier, Humboldt Bay, Eureka , California, Humboldt, souk, Guanajuato, Mexican, bipeds

☆ Every year, my teen is away at camp for his birthday. We celebrate early, and I send him gifts he can open with his friends.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Lindsay Karp | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Three weeks later, he celebrated his 11th birthday with his new camp friends, away from home and without family. Friends and family gathered in our home as we sang Happy Birthday and indulged in his first birthday cake. I waited anxiously, wanting to know if he'd had a special day because he'd never turn 11 again. AdvertisementWith a little creative planning, I make his birthday special, even though I'm not there. I have my work cut out for me, but I hope to make each camp birthday stand out from the last.

Persons: I'd, he'd, I've, I'm Organizations: Service Locations: sleepaway

☆ The US job market is fiercely competitive and student debt is a huge problem. I'm glad I left for Australia.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

My parents, who still live in the US, always talked about how much we could save if I went to university in Australia. AdvertisementIn Australia, I've benefited from financial support from my parents and partner. I don't pay rent or utilities except for WiFi. I don't think my job outcome would have been as good if I were in the US. My parents plan on coming back to Australia when they retire, so I am very much looking forward to that.

Persons: —, Aolin Xu, I've, I, they're, Australia doesn't, Ernst & Young Organizations: Service, Business, University of New, UNSW, Australian, US, Ernst & Locations: Australia, Washington, Canada, America, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Bali, Malaysia, EY

☆ I left the US for Australia. Here are the differences I've spotted in the culture and job market.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIn Australia, I've benefited from financial support from my parents and partner. I don't pay rent or utilities except for WiFi. AdvertisementI also think that this culture has allowed me to feel less pressure to go out and I've performed better academically. I don't think my job outcome would have been as good if I were in the US. My parents plan on coming back to Australia when they retire, so I am very much looking forward to that.

☆ Read the letter that landed Donald Sutherland his role in 'The Hunger Games'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many younger fans might know him best as President Coriolanus Snow in "The Hunger Games" franchise, but not everyone might know he campaigned to get the role. But they showed my letter to the director, Gary Ross, and he thought it'd be a good idea if I did it. AdvertisementIt included a discussion of power, Ted Bundy, and the elements of Snow that Sutherland considered most vital to the film. Donald Sutherland in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part I." Murray Close/LionsgateRoss's response to the letter inspired three scenes of Snow in his rose gardens during the games.

Persons: Donald Sutherland, Coriolanus Snow, Lionsgate's, Suzanne Collins's, Katniss Everdeen, Jennifer Lawrence, Snow, Sutherland, GQ, Gary Ross, it'd, Ted Bundy, Katniss's, Ross, Murray, …, Clinton, Chirac, Mao, Mitterrand, Sterling, They've, I'd, Katniss, who's, Joan of Arc, isn't, we've, Bundy Organizations: Service, Sutherland's, GQ, Capitol, Lionsgate Locations: Texas, There's, Snow, Colorado, Brentwood, Florida

☆ I ask men if they have a pension plan before I seriously date them. It's not because I care how much money they have.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Nicola Prentis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

isn't the first question I ask a date but it's high on my list if I'm considering an actual relationship. But I have to ask about pensions to really find out where our future is heading as a couple. I ended it and truly hope he put that flower money toward a pension. So when I'm asking if a guy has a pension, what I'm really asking is: "Are you thinking about the future or just about enjoying today?" But, to me, I can enjoy the present more if it's not ruined by worrying about what will happen later if I don't have money.

Persons: It's, spender, I've, —, I'm Organizations: Service, Nike Locations: Spain

☆ I started dating while I was unemployed and felt insecure. I created a strategy to help myself feel more confident.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Kanishka Nangare | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On May 2, 2024, I created a dating app profile that was equal parts funny, mysterious, and serious. Advertisement"I quit a month ago" didn't have the same impact as "I just quit my job!" Then, I wondered what would make me feel more confident if a date asked me about my next steps. The right person for me wouldn't put pressure on me to figure out my next job before I was ready. When I didn't feel interesting, I became interestedAs the job market tested my patience, I had nothing significant to share with my matches except anxiety.

Persons: —, snowballed, wouldn't, I'd, mindfully, He's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I scored over 20 sponsorships as a student-athlete. Since graduating, I've worked full time helping other students make money from NIL.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Lauren Hoselton scored over 20 NIL sponsorship deals as a student-athlete at Ole Miss. She's now a VP at the Grove Collective and helps college athletes at her alma mater get NIL deals. So I told myself to get creative and use my entrepreneurial mindset to make money off NIL. From there, I continued to hustle and use platforms such as LinkedIn and the marketplace Opendorse to get NIL deals. I pitched myself to managers in my college town to secure as many brand deals as possible.

Persons: Lauren Hoselton, She's, —, Ole Miss, I've, I'm, Bill Dabney, They'd Organizations: Ole Miss, Grove, Service, University of Mississippi, Delta Air Lines, Lauren Hoselton Consulting, University of South Locations: University of South Florida, Grove

☆ During summer my family moves from New York City to Illinois. Summer camp is more affordable there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've always wanted my kids to experience the joy of summer camp — hiking, singing, and weaving colorful friendship bracelets. Thankfully, I'm an educator who doesn't work full-time during the summer, so we usually pursue an economical option, the DIY "Mama Camp." The author — who has summers off — would do "mama camp" with her children in New York City. Courtesy of the authorMy kids never complained about Mama Camp — but I still wanted them to see what camp was like with other kids. This year, "Mama Camp" will allow some time for Mama to play too.

Persons: I've, —, Mama Camp —, I'm, Mama Organizations: Service, Business, Parks Department Locations: New York, New York City, Queens, —, Illinois, Chicago, Manhattan, sister's

☆ People say you'll regret not having kids. I don't, but I wish I had done something special to honor my decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Louisa Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"You'll regret it if you don't have kids," my friend's mom warned her in her 20s. Back then, in the 50s and 60s, it was assumed that everyone would have kids after they got married. I'm sure having children can indeed be one of life's most beautiful experiences, but I have no regrets. AdvertisementThis was partly because I never experienced a clear, decisive moment when I woke up and said to myself, "I don't want children." I don't mean we should've thrown a party, but rather, I wish now that we had done something simple to mark the transition.

Persons: Barry, I'm, we'd Organizations: Service, futon

☆ I just don’t get the ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ obsession
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And people love them some “Game of Thrones.” Like seriously love it. (I also have to read book series in strict order, but I digress). The first book is titled “A Game of Thrones” and I settled in fully expecting to be engrossed by all 694 pages. Ollie Upton/HBOWih this weekend’s premiere of the second season of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon” I decided to try again. So sorry “House of the Dragon,” it doesn’t appear we’re meant to be.

Persons: Winter, HBO Max I, George R, Martin, “, ”, I’m, I’ve, Jon Snow, Kit Harington, Megan Thomas, Adam Elkus, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Ollie Upton, Renee Frederick, nope, it’s, that’s, Taylor Swift Organizations: CNN, “, HBO Locations: Westeros, “

☆ I'm a female breadwinner who retired my husband. I was worried I'd resent him, but I'm a better leader and wife because of it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I started making money in the first two years of my business, but I didn't make as much money as I thought I would. As my business grew, I started to make more money than my husbandI realized I was making more money than my husband in a tax meeting. AdvertisementOnce he became a firefighter, my husband made about $100,000 a year. I can move anywhere with my job, but it wasn't easy for my husband to move to another state. My husband told me he wishes he could reverse roles and succeed at my level, but that's not our reality.

Persons: Amy Porterfield, It's, Tony Robbins, Tony, would've, He's, wasn't, it's, I'd, that's, I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Nashville, California, Tennessee

☆ I was born blind and with cerebral palsy. My dad raised me alone and fought for me to have everything I needed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Sarah Cerio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My dad raised me in the Bronx as a single parent in the 90's. I was born partially blind and with cerebral palsy. Courtesy of the authorAgainst professional advice and threats of losing parental custody during an ongoing court battle against my mother, Dad took me out of the children's hospital. He died and I was adoptedUnfortunately, my father lost custody of me and two years later he died. Also, seeing first-hand how much my dad fought for me made an imprint on her.

Persons: he'd, John, Dad, we'd, She'd, Father's, I've Organizations: Service, Angels Catholic Locations: Bronx, Manhattan, Valhalla

☆ I was raised by a single dad. Even though he died 2 years ago, I'm still learning how to grieve.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Camila Crews | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Against all odds, he became a successful entrepreneur and accomplished his goal of providing a good life for his family. My earliest memories of my dad are from when he was 40, just two years younger than I am now. He raised me as a single parent after my mom began shuttling between her native Chicago and Providence when I was 9. When I lost my dad in 2022, I foolishly thought I knew how to grieve, having already lost my mom. Ask family and friends to share their favorite memories of your dad, creating a collection to revisit whenever you miss him.

Persons: he'd, shouldn't, I've, it's, I'm, There's Organizations: Service, Labor Locations: Providence , Rhode Island, Chicago, Providence, Los Angeles, East, New Jersey, Jersey, Jamaica, Queens , NY

☆ I don't like dogs, and it's messing up my dating life
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Jamie Valentino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But I didn't expect my ambivalence toward dogs to be a dealbreaker in my adult dating life. I confessed I wasn't the biggest dog person, and he ghosted me. Don't get me wrong: I don't hate dogs. But, as glamorous as it sounds, I don't share the innate obsession with dogs many people seem to have. This is my biggest secret: If I love you, I will begrudgingly love your dog, too.

Persons: —, David, Rottweiler, That's frustratingly, I've, Suzy Organizations: Service, Business Locations: America, Chihuahua, Europe

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