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Jeff Bezos sorts decisions into two categories — those you can walk back, and those you can't.The concept of "one-way door" and "two-way door" decisions is meant to help big companies move quickly.AWS CEO Matt Garman recently talked on a podcast about the decision-making framework.Have you ever wondered how Amazon calculates risky decisions? Founder Jeff…

Job cuts are continuing into 2025 following waves of reductions last year.Companies such as Meta, Microsoft, and BlackRock are conducting layoffs.See the list of companies letting workers go in 2025.Layoffs and other workforce reductions are continuing in 2025, following two years of significant job cuts across tech, media, finance, manufacturing, and retail.While companies' reasons for…

Stephany Kirkpatrick said no to a job offer from Goldman Sachs so she could explore new territory.She decided to work at SoulCycle; an opportunity that equipped her to become an entrepreneur.Had she accepted the Goldman offer, she likely would not have become a founder, she said.This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with…

My husband has been teaching for 20 years. His salary is $19,000 above the poverty level for our family of seven. While money is tight, it's worth him keeping his job for our health insurance. For most of his career as a public school teacher, my husband's paycheck has hovered just above the poverty level…

A couple moved from the US to Morocco for a better lifestyle and work-life balance.They work remotely, allowing them time to enjoy the country's late-night culture and leisure.They're expecting a baby, so they value Morocco's safety, healthcare, and family-oriented culture.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Arleevia and Ricoyo Lyles. The couple moved…

Shruti Dhumak navigated maternity leave amid Google's AI industry shift and layoffs.She split her leave to maintain visibility and manage family support from India.Dhumak focused on self-improvement and open communication to regain her work efficiency.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shruti Dhumak, a cloud customer engineer in Google's Boston office who gave…

Shruti Dhumak navigated maternity leave amid Google's AI industry shift and layoffs.She split her leave to maintain visibility and manage family support from India.Dhumak focused on self-improvement and open communication to regain her work efficiency.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shruti Dhumak, a cloud customer engineer in Google's Boston office who gave…

Doug McMillon, the CEO of Walmart, shared some insight into his reading habits.His book list covers a wide range of interests — from managerial strategies to developments in tech.Here are 10 books that McMillon read in the last year, and the one he said impacted him the most.While their calendars are often chock-full of meetings,…

While struggling with parenting duties, Babette Lockefeer considered quitting her business.Her husband didn't agree with her decision to stop work and be a stay-at-home mom.Lockefeer was angry at first but later realized she wouldn't be happy if she wasn't working.This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Babette Lockefeer, 35, from the Netherlands,…

Some Americans are struggling to find work due to a challenging labor market.Many have found temporary ways to generate some income while they look for jobs.These strategies aren't always enough to prevent significant financial challenges.Americans who are struggling to land full-time jobs are finding creative ways to pay the bills while they search for work.Juan…