Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Why good enough is better than perfect

Perfection is an illusion — we believe it makes us better but actually harms us. Perfectionism is not a standard, but a way of living. Read More

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The perils of achievement

We need security, and we crave order, and we make a quiet presumption that our achievements will get us there. It makes sense, too. Read More

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Stop believing privilege is the key to early retirement

The thought that achieving financial independence and early retirement is a “privilege” strikes me as an arrogant way to describe early retirement. Read More

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12 ways to make hard decisions easier

We asked members of the Thrive community to share their best tips for making life decisions when they feel stumped. Read More

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8 things that impact your professional reputation more than working hard

While working hard can’t hurt your reputation, the following habits are what will help secure you a favorable name for yourself as a true professional. Read More

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The Tone It Up cofounders on why collaboration is key in community building

The Tone It Up cofounders are inspired by their community, and love meeting up with them at events like the 2019 POPSUGAR Play/Ground. Read More

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Experts reveal the biggest things to avoid when moving

We interviewed moving experts to learn how these tiny moves (pun intended) can make your move better. Read More

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11 off-the-beaten-path destinations where you can truly unplug

Here are 11 off-the-beaten-path destinations — including an eco-pod in a quiet New Zealand valley, a charming Italian lake retreat, and a chill beachside palapa. Read More

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Beyond the emergency fund. Build a financial disaster survival kit

Today we are going to go beyond the emergency fund and answer a reader’s question on how they can survive financial disasters. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.