What they didn’t teach us
We were given a clear guide to success: get good grades, go to college, and get a good job. But what comes next? What do you do when that good job doesn’t pay you a livable wage? How do you ask for a raise? How do you buy a house? What are the downsides to homeownership? This column is your guide to adulthood and all the things they didn’t tell us.
Jenesy Gabrielle is a young professional navigating these questions herself. She’s committed to working to live rather than living to work and hopes to help other do the same.
Articles by Jenesy
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