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The thing that brought me joy

Article URL: https://www.stephenlewis.me/blog/the-thing-that-brought-me-joy/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46660663 Points: 3 # Comments: 0...

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I'm an American who lived in Ireland for a year. Everyone who visited me used this packing list — and thanked me later.

As someone who lived there for a year, I know what to pack for a trip to Ireland. Hannah Kennedy As an American who spent a year living in Ireland , I've created a great packing list for visitors. To ...

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7 Things in Hytale's Early Game that Surprised Me as a Minecraft Veteran

After more than 10 years in development, Hytale early access is here! If you’re just getting started, we’re writing a variety of early-game guides on smelting , setting up servers for friends , and pl...

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I met my husband at work, and then we quit our jobs to travel the world together. On that 18-month-long trip, we eloped.

The author and her husband traveled the world together before eloping. Courtesy of Zoe Ashbridge I met my husband at work, and we decided to quit our jobs together to cycle around the world. We saved ...

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I'm a Princeton-educated engineer, but I left the corporate world to pursue a better work-life balance. Doing so helped me become a millionaire by 30.

Luisa Zhou's parents taught her the importance of working hard. Courtesy of Luisa Zhou Luisa Zhou's immigrant parents taught her to work hard and seek security. She ran out of paid time off after help...

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I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

Major retailers typically have several in-house brands. Costco just has one: Kirkland Signature. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Costco sells a lot of brand-name goods at a lower unit price than typical ret...

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I tried on leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta. My favorite pair made me feel comfortable and confident.

I tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to see which would be best for working out. Chloe Caldwell I tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to se...

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Locked in and celibate: For young tech founders, dating is a bug, not a feature

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI "There's two things that I care about the most: the gym and my work," says Mahir Laul. The 18-year-old took a leave of absence from New York University this past...

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I moved in with my partner's family to be closer to work. Our arrangement has worked out well, even though my job didn't.

captionTK Jordyn Bradley I moved in with my long-distance partner's family to be closer to a job and save some money. A lot of 26-year-olds might not see the appeal of this situation, but I was gratef...

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I've lived overseas for 15 years. Saying goodbye to my mom never gets easier.

The author moved from the US to Wales 15 years ago. Courtesy of the author Moving overseas meant living far from my mom for most of my adult life. Staying close across an ocean takes effort, grief, an...

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When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

The author struggled to adjust to civilian life after the Marines. jacoblund/Getty Images I planned to be in the Marines for my entire career, but I left early to pursue entrepreneurship. Some of the ...

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I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself — and finally learned to slow down.

Mandalia left his job in 2022 and spent 18 months traveling. Courtesy of Himal Mandalia Himal Mandalia took a six-month career break , which turned into 3 ½ years. He struggled to slow down during the...

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I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

Cassindy Chao now works as a full-time matchmaker. Courtesy of Cassindy Chao Cassindy Chao worked in finance, including at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, but felt she never thrived. She started matchmak...

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I'm glad I made time to get to know my grandmother as an adult. Learning about her 99 years helped me see the world differently.

The author's grandmother lived to 99. Courtesy of Tracy Granzyk My grandmother lived to 99, and I got to know her better as an adult than I did as a child. I'm glad we spent that time together and tha...

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I had 90 days to find a job after getting laid off while on a work visa. A $50 book helped me land my dream role.

Aman Goyal Aman Goyal After being laid off last year, Aman Goyal faced pressure during his job search due to his visa status. Within two months of searching, he landed his dream role as an associate p...

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We matched on Bumble. I ended up moving from California to Virginia to live with him.

Chiechi and her husband. Marissa Chiechi/ Carrie McGuire Life-long Californian, Marissa Chiechi, moved from Los Angeles to Alexandria, Virginia, in 2023. Chiechi relocated for her then-boyfriend, now ...

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In my 60s, I sold the home I raised my son in and took a job on a cruise ship. It gave me the freedom I needed.

The author sold her house and took a job as a cruise photographer. Courtesy of the author With my son grown and debt rising, I realized my longtime home no longer supported the life I wanted. Selling ...

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I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Ford, an 83-year-old registered nurse and patient advocate for a healt...

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I saw the future of retail, and it’s all AI

Several people are gathered around a bleach blond man in a bright pink suit suspended in a clear plastic tube. With a microphone in front of him and a giant sign reading TALK TO ME placed above, "Mike...

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My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

captionTKKTK Ashley Archambault My parents died before they could retire, which has made me value the present day over the future. My husband, on the other hand, has been saving since high school and ...

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The thing that brought me joy

I'm an American who lived in Ireland for a year. Everyone who visited me used this packing list &mdash; and thanked me later.

7 Things in Hytale's Early Game that Surprised Me as a Minecraft Veteran

I met my husband at work, and then we quit our jobs to travel the world together. On that 18-month-long trip, we eloped.

I'm a Princeton-educated engineer, but I left the corporate world to pursue a better work-life balance. Doing so helped me become a millionaire by 30.

I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

I tried on leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta. My favorite pair made me feel comfortable and confident.

Locked in and celibate: For young tech founders, dating is a bug, not a feature

I moved in with my partner's family to be closer to work. Our arrangement has worked out well, even though my job didn't.

I've lived overseas for 15 years. Saying goodbye to my mom never gets easier.

When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself &mdash; and finally learned to slow down.

I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

I'm glad I made time to get to know my grandmother as an adult. Learning about her 99 years helped me see the world differently.

I had 90 days to find a job after getting laid off while on a work visa. A $50 book helped me land my dream role.

We matched on Bumble. I ended up moving from California to Virginia to live with him.

In my 60s, I sold the home I raised my son in and took a job on a cruise ship. It gave me the freedom I needed.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day &mdash; I want to be productive.

I saw the future of retail, and it’s all AI

My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

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The thing that brought me joy

I'm an American who lived in Ireland for a year. Everyone who visited me used this packing list &mdash; and thanked me later.

7 Things in Hytale's Early Game that Surprised Me as a Minecraft Veteran

I met my husband at work, and then we quit our jobs to travel the world together. On that 18-month-long trip, we eloped.

I'm a Princeton-educated engineer, but I left the corporate world to pursue a better work-life balance. Doing so helped me become a millionaire by 30.

I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

I tried on leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta. My favorite pair made me feel comfortable and confident.

Locked in and celibate: For young tech founders, dating is a bug, not a feature

I moved in with my partner's family to be closer to work. Our arrangement has worked out well, even though my job didn't.

I've lived overseas for 15 years. Saying goodbye to my mom never gets easier.

When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself &mdash; and finally learned to slow down.

I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

I'm glad I made time to get to know my grandmother as an adult. Learning about her 99 years helped me see the world differently.

I had 90 days to find a job after getting laid off while on a work visa. A $50 book helped me land my dream role.

We matched on Bumble. I ended up moving from California to Virginia to live with him.

In my 60s, I sold the home I raised my son in and took a job on a cruise ship. It gave me the freedom I needed.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day &mdash; I want to be productive.

I saw the future of retail, and it’s all AI

My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

I'm an American who lived in Ireland for a year. Everyone who visited me used this packing list — and thanked me later.

I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself — and finally learned to slow down.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

I'm an American who lived in Ireland for a year. Everyone who visited me used this packing list — and thanked me later.

I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself — and finally learned to slow down.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.