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☆ Why quant giant D.E. Shaw seeks out academics, doctors, and veterans to work at the $60 billion hedge fund
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The rotational associates program lets new hires work for different teams in different roles so new employees can get a sense of where they fit best. Academics, doctors, and veteransThe end result is that driven people find their place in the firm, one way or another. Shaw Research, a computational drug discovery company led by Shaw, which put the hedge fund on their radar. Willenken, the doctor of philosophy, appreciated that his role included the parts of academia he enjoyed most without the siloed approach academic research roles typically require.

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☆ Months into launching a pickleball eCommerce company with $10,000, I'm already over budget. Here are all of my startup costs, including a surprise $2,095 expense.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My friend and I budgeted $10,000 to launch a pickleball paddle company. Our product, pickleball paddles, would be more expensive to produce. Keeping our business money separate from our personal funds seemed like a smart bookkeeping move — and it made us feel more legit. We're working with a product sourcing company, 330 Trading, which helps eCommerce businesses connect with factories to manufacture their product. Between prototypes and a shipment of 20 of our final product paddles (seven of which went to USAP for testing), we've spent about $1,475.

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☆ I ran my first marathon. Here are 6 things I did that set me up for success, and 1 that nearly sabotaged me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The 2024 New York City Marathon was the first marathon I ever ran. AdvertisementAfter years of spectating at the New York City Marathon, I finally ran my first one in 2024. I signed up because completing a marathon, especially as a runner living in New York, felt like a big bucket-list accomplishment. Julia PugachevskyInitially, I didn't have a time goal; I just wanted to be able to run the whole marathon. I set up things to look forward toHolding up a sign my friend made me at our post-marathon dinner.

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☆ I live in a 450-square-foot apartment and couldn't keep my antique dealer grandma's stuff, so I had to give away valuable items.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Eliza Evans, 38, inherited many items from her grandmother, who was an antique dealer. Grandma was in her element as she picked out the items she wanted. I told them I was going to set up a museum in my house to display the precious items. There were several trips to Goodwill over the years, but I still couldn't part with the sentimental stuff. Do you have an interesting story to share with Business Insider about decluttering or dealing with inherited "stuff" you don't need?

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☆ I tried 13 of Trader Joe's specialty raviolis and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

I reviewed all of Trader Joe's refrigerated ravioli that I could find and ranked them. So I made it my mission to try all of the refrigerated ravioli I could find at Trader Joe's and rank them from worst to best. Trader Joe's porcini-mushroom-and-truffle ravioli was packed with a rich flavor that may not be for everyoneThis ravioli even smelled like mushrooms. After trying it for the first time last year, it quickly became one of my favorite foods at Trader Joe's. WINNER: This cacio-e-pepe ravioli might be one of the best pasta products Trader Joe's has ever createdI love Trader Joe's cacio-e-pepe ravioli.

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☆ I moved from Brazil to the Midwest at 19. My parents were born in the US, but I still wasn't prepared for the culture shock.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Kristi Ferguson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I moved from Brazil to the Midwest when I was 19 and experienced a few significant culture shocks. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementWhen I moved from Brazil to Michigan at 19, it was my first time in the US — and, despite having parents from the Midwest, I didn't know much about the country. By the time I was born, my parents, who had relocated to Brazil as full-time volunteer missionaries in their early 20s, had lived in South America for almost 10 years. Related Video A side-by-side look at the Brazil riots and Capitol insurrectionHere are a few of the biggest culture shocks I experienced when I moved.

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☆ We usually spend $40 a week at Aldi. I took the same list to Piggly Wiggly and didn't come close to sticking to my budget.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Joe Opaleski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

It's nice to know I can get everything I need at Piggly Wiggly, but I wouldn't want to buy all my groceries there again. I was over my normal budget at Piggly Wiggly. Joe OpaleskiMy total at Piggly Wiggly came to $57.89 with tax — almost $18 over my budget. If I'd been able to find comparable generic products for everything on the list, things might have been different (at least closer). When I'm in a rush and it's the closest store around, I'll still pop in Piggly Wiggly for last-minute items.

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☆ As a chef, there are 6 things I'll always order at a steak house and 4 dishes I'd skip every time
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Lizzy Briskin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a chef, and there are some things I always get at steak houses and other dishes I skip. Wedge salads aren't good — and you won't ever catch me ordering chicken at a steak house. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Yes, even vegetarians and pescatarians can find multiple diet-friendly options at a typical steak house. As a trained chef and food writer, here are the six things I would happily get at a steak house and four items I steer clear of.

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☆ I almost died during childbirth due to an allergic reaction. I don't remember my son being born.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kayleigh Summers, founder of The Birth Trauma Mama. I don't remember anything about giving birth to my son, Callahan. Callahan was quickly resuscitated, but my heart stopped againWhile doctors were delivering Callahan, another team was working on me. Many, many people who have an amniotic fluid embolism don't survive, and I was just so happy to be alive. Not all trauma looks like mine, but all birth trauma can have an impact on parenting.

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☆ James Van Der Beek says there's 'no playbook' on how to share news about colorectal cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

James Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis in a People interview on Sunday. Van Der Beek's announcement comes as more people under 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. AdvertisementJames Van Der Beek has announced his diagnosis of colorectal cancer. "There's reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good," Van Der Beek, 47, added. AdvertisementThe rise of colorectal cancer in young peopleVan Der Beek's announcement comes as more young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a 2023 report by the American Cancer Society found.

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☆ I can get my fill of Spanish architecture, culture, and cuisine without leaving Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Instead, I visited St. Augustine, Florida, for a taste of Spain in the United States. I loved seeing beautiful architecture and tasting Spanish cuisine without leaving my home state. Luckily, I live near St. Augustine, Florida — the oldest city in the US. The Spanish influence is visible all over the city's architectureMore showcases of Spanish architecture can be found around the city. The Flordia chain has been around since 1905, and there's a St. Augustine location on St. George Street in the Historic District.

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☆ I'm a private chef who tried 25 frozen meals from Aldi, and there are 16 I'd definitely buy again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Tori Hazelett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The wings and drums were on the small side, but the sauce's flavor and spice level were pretty spot on. I wish the wings were bigger. The Buffalo sauce tasted authentic and had a nice level of spice and tang, but I can't say I was fully blown away. I wish the wings had been larger. In a pinch could definitely satisfy a wing craving, just don't expect deep-fried restaurant quality here.

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☆ I wish I'd dropped out of college. Graduating with a degree didn't justify my now-mounting debt.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Eibhlis Gale-Coleman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But, in hindsight, I wish I'd dropped out just to save myself on my now-mounting debt. Since then, nobody has asked me about my college degree. AdvertisementI believe my best — and safest — bet would have been to switch to an online degree when the pandemic first hit. It just goes to show that sometimes, a bit of risk-taking can pay off; I wish I'd been bolder. I'll definitely chalk up my university experience as "You live, and you learn" territory; I still really enjoyed aspects of my college experience.

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☆ I 'quiet quit' my accounting job in my 30s. It was the right decision and helped me determine what truly makes me happy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But she realized her job wasn't making her happy and became a "quiet quitter." AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Heather Doran, a 43-year-old in Mississippi, about "quiet quitting" at work. Roughly three years into the role, I started "quiet quitting." But "quiet quitting" is about going back to just doing the job we were hired to do, which isn't lazy. AdvertisementDo you have a "quiet quitting" story you want to share with Business Insider?

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☆ I went to Big Sky — the luxurious ski destination that's giving Aspen a run for its money
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Noah Lederman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Big Sky ski area is still expanding, with more impressive enhancements on the way. Today, however, Big Sky is giving Aspen a run for its money — it's now the third-largest ski area in America. Trams are rare at American ski resorts — there are only 12 in operation across the country, setting Big Sky apart. Big Sky is giving the likes of Aspen a run for its moneyBig Sky has innovative lifts, luxury resorts, and plenty of fine dining. As such, Big Sky may just become the place where the rich and famous choose to play in the winter.

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☆ I'm a single mom and just agreed to shared custody. The amount of 'me time' is overwhelming.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Nicola Prentis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . At first, I wasn't sure what I even like doing now or who I am when I'm not a parent. My productivity had already increased due to years of balancing life as a single mom, but now, with fewer distractions, I'm scheduling marketing content six weeks ahead. On my first free week, I remember sitting at home waiting for something to happen. A taste of my old life was hard to recover fromFor the third week, I went back to Madrid to visit friends.

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☆ Meet the Press – November 3, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +55 min

KRISTEN WELKER:As the 2024 election nears the finish line, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump make their last appeal to voters. Vice President Harris and former President Trump and their surrogates are making their closing arguments. North Carolina was the state former president Trump won in 2020 by the smallest margin and both candidates held events there on Saturday. I asked, what is his message to women who are thinking about voting for Vice President Harris. Today, Vice President Harris is in Michigan working to shore up the blue wall, her simplest path to winning the White House.

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☆ I did a remote internship while also side hustling at a national park. I worked all day but lived in a beautiful place.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

College student Rebecca Bergmaier worked at the Grand Canyon while managing a remote internship. Bergmaier said she'd recommend working in a national park for the summer to other college students. I was looking for something in my dream park, Yellowstone National Park, which I hadn't been to yet. I would just set up my computer and do my internship work from there. I would definitely recommend other students look into spending a summer at national park.

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☆ I shopped for home decor at Walmart and Target. One store had better deals, but the other stocked cuter items.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Target and Walmart are both go-to spots for me when it comes to home decor. I wanted to spruce up my living room, so I went to both to see what each store had. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I recently shopped for updated living-room decor at both Walmart and Target.

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☆ I'm a seasoned angel investor. Here's what I'm looking for from entrepreneurs — and what makes me turn them down.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

William Reeve is an entrepreneur who's been angel investing for the past 25 years. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with William Reeve, 52, an angel investor based in North London. I've been a fairly active angel investor for 25 years now. I'd say the sort of people who do angel investing because their accountant suggests doing it for tax breaks aren't going to do very well. AdvertisementDo you want to share your angel investing story?

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☆ 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.

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☆ I was a fitness influencer with 1 million Instagram followers. I made a career U-turn after I realized my content was damaging myself and others.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Madalin Giorgetta, 35, used to sell a fitness guide to help women get a curvy, muscular figure. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Madalin Giorgetta, 35, a fitness influencer-turned-nutritionist who lives in Australia. In 2019 I ran a fitness empire and had one million Instagram followers. I started to interrogate the message I was sendingWhen Giorgetta started reflecting on her posts, she felt guilty about what she had said. I use it as a way to get clients, connect with my community, and share educational content about nutrition and fitness.

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☆ I told my mom I wanted to be a rockstar when I was 14. She supported my dream, and now I'm doing the same for my own kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My mom wanted me to be in the armed forces; I wanted to be a rock starMy mother quickly didn't know what had happened to her son. Related storiesShe bought me a toy drum set, but I tore right through it after a month. Then she got me a junior drum set, which I tried to be careful with so as not to break it too. Eventually, I used bits and pieces from friends to make my own drum set. AdvertisementShortly after, Mom started dating a guy in a semi-professional band.

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☆ Drew Brees' favorite quarterbacks to watch this NFL season — and a team he wants to see more from
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

BI spoke with Super Bowl champion Drew Brees to learn about his favorite quarterbacks this season. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . As the 2024 season approaches the halfway point, Business Insider spoke with NFL great and 2010 Super Bowl champion Drew Brees through his partnership with digital automotive platform CarGurus to learn who he's watching closely this year. From promising rookies to trusted veterans, here are the standout quarterbacks this season, according to Drew Brees.

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☆ I went back to work as a personal trainer 5 weeks after giving birth. We needed the money, and I pushed past my pain.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Sarah Bregel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My partner went back to work a few days after our baby was born, and I did the same after a few weeks. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . My partner went back to work a few days after I gave birth. We needed the moneyAs a young couple who had only just been starting out in their careers, of course, we needed the money. "Everyone does this," I'd tell myself.

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