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From Console to Cash: How One Gamer Built a Million-Dollar Empire
business9 days ago

From Console to Cash: How One Gamer Built a Million-Dollar Empire

A Russian-born gamer who fell in love with World of Warcraft defied his parents’ worries about gaming, dropped out of university, and turned in-game success into real income—earning a full month’s salary in two nights through play and item sales, then transforming that skill into gaming businesses Overgear and LF Group. By 27 he was a millionaire, using gaming as a path to provide for his family while learning that money isn’t happiness. He now encourages parents to support children’s curiosity when it doesn’t ruin their life, and emphasizes balance and purpose beyond wealth.

via Business Insider|
#business#career#entrepreneurship
Kidman Ignored Career Warnings to Marry Tom Cruise, and Her Star Shined
entertainment13 days ago

Kidman Ignored Career Warnings to Marry Tom Cruise, and Her Star Shined

Nicole Kidman says in a British Vogue cover story that she was repeatedly warned marrying Tom Cruise could derail her career, but she chose love at 22 and ignored the warnings. The marriage lasted 11 years, during which she flourished with films like To Die For, Moulin Rouge!, The Others, and The Hours, while tabloids followed their every move. The couple divorced in 2001, and Cruise later credited Kidman with Eyes Wide Shut after suggesting her for the role.

via Variety|
#career#entertainment#hollywood
DJ-turned-Meta Tech Lead: A 13-Year Run, Layoff, and a Fresh Start
technology17 days ago

DJ-turned-Meta Tech Lead: A 13-Year Run, Layoff, and a Fresh Start

Henry Chen recounts a 13-year ascent at Facebook/Meta—from wedding DJ and AV technician to software engineer and tech lead—before a May layoff amid companywide shifts toward AI. After a paternity leave, he encountered a reorganized Meta and decided to pause job hunting, then rebuilt with severance funds and a coaching plan. He’s exploring roles across collaboration tech, IT, and software engineering, preparing with system-design practice and networking, and staying optimistic about finding a role that emphasizes continual learning and problem solving.

via businessinsider.com|
#ai#career#engineering
Relocating for a Career: The Hidden Costs and Real Payoff of California Life
business2 months ago

Relocating for a Career: The Hidden Costs and Real Payoff of California Life

A German-born professor who moved to California for graduate study and later built a Cal Poly career explains that, even with higher earnings, the persistent high costs—mortgage, childcare, health insurance and deductibles, phone plans, and other essentials—made the relocation financially demanding. She details the process of navigating US systems (credit, banking, housing, DMV), the emotional and logistical distance from family, and the creation of a mindful routine like “Serenity Sunday.” Despite the price tag, California offered independence, a thriving career, and a lifestyle she considers worth it, leaving Germany behind as a place to visit rather than a home to return to.

via Business Insider|
#business#career#childcare
Income stacking emerges as lifeline for cost-of-living squeeze
lifestyle3 months ago

Income stacking emerges as lifeline for cost-of-living squeeze

Facing soaring bills, Britons are increasingly building multiple income streams—second jobs, online gigs, and passive earnings like renting space—to cushion costs. The trend, notable among women in low-paid work, includes so‑called polygamous or over‑employment, with about 1.35 million UK adults already juggling two jobs. But burnout is a real risk as people balance full‑time work with side hustles and passive ventures.

via The Independent|
#career#income#jobs
Gen Z doubts college, but data shows degrees still shield workers from unemployment
education3 months ago

Gen Z doubts college, but data shows degrees still shield workers from unemployment

Despite Gen Z’s skepticism about higher education, two decades of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show graduates—especially bachelor’s degree holders—remain the least likely to be unemployed and earn more on average than those without a degree. The degree advantage persists since 2006, even as many graduates feel underemployed and burdened by debt, while some hiring practices hint at removing degree requirements—but in practice, degrees still influence hiring and career outcomes.

via Fortune|
#career#education#genz
Mental-Health Days at Work: Speak Up or Keep It Brief
work3 months ago

Mental-Health Days at Work: Speak Up or Keep It Brief

The Cut’s Alison Green answers whether you should tell your boss you’re taking a mental-health day. She notes there’s no obligation to disclose a mental-health issue; if you’re sick or simply taking time off, you can use a standard sick/personal-day note. Sharing mental-health details is optional and can be an overshare depending on your workplace culture and your manager. If you do disclose, keep it concise and professional and plan coverage to minimize disruption. Consider timing (e.g., avoid returning to sensitive situations like bereavement) and weigh how disclosure might affect future interactions. In short, prioritize self-care, but tailor what you say to your context.)

via The Cut|
#ask-a-boss#career#leave
Reddit tips and direct emails land a strategy-lead job
career4 months ago

Reddit tips and direct emails land a strategy-lead job

After failing to land interviews with video cover letters and visual portfolios, Courtney Clapper used a Reddit-recommended tactic: locate hiring managers’ emails with Apollo AI and email her résumé and an AI-written cover letter directly. This direct outreach earned her multiple interviews (including one at Microsoft) and, through a connection she made after reaching out to the Sweetgreen CEO, led to a strategy-lead role at a major retailer.

via Business Insider|
#ai-tools#career#career-advice