Matt Rota for BI Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales. The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood...
Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
Georg Loewen Georg Loewen Georg Loewen struggled to get to the office on time due to his daughter's day care drop-off. His manager approved a more flexible schedule than the company's policy typically...
Duolingo shuts down for two weeks every winter, and its CEO says the cost is worth it for real rest. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Duolingo gives its staff two weeks off over the holidays, allowing emplo...
Cliff Goldstein, left, became a hiking guide. Tim Marshburn, right, was a NASA astronaut. Courtesy of Cliff Goldstein and Tim Marshburn Seven professionals shared how they knew it was time to switch c...
Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly ...
The number of people living in multigenerational households in the US quadrupled between 1971 and 2021, according to Pew Research. Stephen Simpson Inc/Getty Images As the cost of living rises for Amer...
fotostorm/Getty Images I learned to wait for my adult children to ask before offering parenting advice. My children value independence and often prefer to form their own opinions and solutions. Now, a...
Justin Howells, Target's group vice president for Pacific Northwest stores. Matt Hage/AP Content Services for Target Target is getting a new CEO in the New Year — one who started with the compan...
Workers in six more states will see their minimum wages hit $15. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages in January, affecting over 8 m...
The Pentagon's annual report on military suicides serves as an important measure of accountability. Senior Airman Karla Parra/US Air Force The Pentagon's annual military suicide report is delayed with...
Amazon is pushing forward with its own brand of chips called Trainium. Noah Berger/Getty Images for Amazon Web Services Amazon rolled out a manager dashboard that tracks the time corporate employees s...
captionTK Maya Kokerov I've been with my boyfriend for nine years, but we've never lived together. This set-up keeps our relationship exciting, and it's helped me prioritize time with family . We hope...
The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. Courtesy of the author I moved from Spain to Florida with my kids and then-husband 21 years ago. Initial challenges included culture shock, marital...
Tahmina Watson. Courtesy of Tahmina Watson Tahmina Watson's law firm assists founders and businesses in applying for employment visas. Her advice to clients since November 2024 has been to avoid all t...
Natalie McCarter's husband died in February 2019. Courtesy of Natalie McCarter Natalie McCarter is a 43-year-old mom to two whose husband died in February 2019. She is thankful to have so many photos ...
Jennifer Belen's face before and after a facelift. @jenniferbelen28/TikTok It's a growing work etiquette conundrum: Would you talk about your facelift in the office? Cosmetic procedures became increas...
Courtesy of the author I joined a mom group seeking support, but I found judgment instead. My parenting style, combined with having five kids, made me an outsider. Leaving the group helped me redefine...
Avelo Airlines has faced backlash for its decision to operate deportation flights for the Trump Administration. Roy De La Cruz/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Avelo Airlines started operating...