Robin Madell

Janelle Romero took her first job out of law school at age 24 earning $40,000. Six years and a few jobs later, she earns $225,000 in just base salary.

After receiving countless job rejections, software engineer Akshay Phadké used four résumé strategies to help him land a job at Microsoft.

Keith Anderson went from earning $30,000 as a teacher to over $200,000 a year, plus $150,000 in equity, but he paid for it with his mental health.

After nearly two years at a FAANG company, a software engineer improved his work-life balance and cultural fit by taking a new role at Oracle.

Regina Grogan jest specjalistką ds. technologii, która twierdzi, że silny stres odbił się kiedyś na jej zdrowiu psychicznym i związkach. W konsekwencji wypracowała dziewięć codziennych nawyków, któ...

Nicholas Larson is a CPA who feels that accounting is a smart career path with good job security and a path to upper-middle-class life.

Randy McCabe used four strategies to transition from corporate to freelance and earn over $1 million in five years. He's found balance and happiness.

Peter Lewis is an entrepreneur, consultant, and father who starts work at 4 a.m. and makes other key adjustments to balance fatherhood and his job.

Tobi Oluwole, a sales manager at a Big Tech firm, shares how he spent 10 weeks in 2022 and 2023 quiet vacationing from his remote job.

Bobby Kittleberger wants his six children to consider the ROI on their college education before he decides if he'll pay for it.

Jean Kang started her career earning a $35,000 salary at Intuit. When she left her latest role at Figma, she made $300,000 in total compensation.

Stevie Howell is an artist who has lived in LA for about five years.She enjoys the city’s creative scene and the many produce that can be grown in the area.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stevie Howell, an artist and business owner who lives in Los Angeles. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I moved to Los Angeles about five years ago from San Francisco, and I previously lived in New York City and Chicago.I expected my move would be easy since I’d still be living in Ca…

Shelley Alvarado worked for five years at the Louis Vuitton store in Topanga, California.All employees were trained to spot signs that a Louis Vuitton bag was fake.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shelley Alvarado, a senior account executive and former Louis Vuitton employee from Los Angeles. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I’d wanted a career in fashion, and luxury retail seemed like it would be a great experience.During college, I worked at two well-known luxury re…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with AK Ikwuakor, a 38-year-old executive sales coach lead at Google from Marina Del Rey, California. It’s been edited for length and clarity.Behind a leader’s confident front, there’s always a deeply human side many people don’t see. Executives, contrary to some public perceptions, are not superhumans; they’re as fallible as any of us. It’s easy for the world to place them on pedestals.As an executive coach, corporate team trainer, and consultant…

Daniel Fayle chose banking as a “default choice.” He knew he didn’t want to be a banker, but felt stuck with his choice.

An entrepreneur who started creating affiliate marketing websites said his business made more money once he put himself in the customer’s shoes.

Brad Margist says the benefits include increased focus, better muscle recovery, a greater ability to handle stress at work, and higher emotional control.

Richard Sim and his dog Auggie posing in front of the iconic Golden Gate bridge.Courtesy of Richard SimRichard Sim, the senior director of product for monetization at Roblox shared his daily routine.He starts with a bike ride, then drops his kids to school and heads into the office.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Richard Sim, a senior director of product for monetization at Roblox, from San Mateo, California, about his daily work routine. The following has been edited for…

Airbnb announced it would let users know about chore checkout tasks before they book — and take off listings that get low reviews for chore lists.

Tom Keiser says he starts work around 7 a.m. after catching up on industry newsletters and has used the same favorite notebook for decades.