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Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

I became a grandparent at 64 and the first time my granddaughter fell asleep on my chest I felt something I hadn't felt since my own children were small - except this time I was present enough to notice it, and that difference is the thing that broke me open - Silicon Canals

A grandfather holding his granddaughter at 3 AM realizes he missed precious moments with his own children while prioritizing work over presence.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | How education makes New York safer | amNewYork

Education programs in prisons reduce recidivism and increase employment, making them an overlooked but effective public safety solution that provides meaningful second chances.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a sales recruiter, and 2 of my best hires bombed their interviews. Here's why I gave them jobs anyway.

I used to be a top sales performer, but one day I had a midlife crisis and wanted to try something different. Sales recruiting combined two things I loved - helping people and being passionate about sales. I wanted to get into it, but it felt like nobody would take a chance on me. I basically had to start my own company because nobody would hire me. I founded a sales and recruiting company called Right Choice Resources. We focus on hiring anyone from a junior-level salesperson to a sales leader.
Careers
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

One player discovers the 'grass isn't always greener' elsewhere in high school sports

A high school football player transferred to another school, returned within days, reclaimed his role, and became a five-time team captain demonstrating commitment and growth.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Preston Thorpe is a software engineer at a San Fransisco startup. He's also serving his eleventh year in prison. | TechCrunch

Preston Thorpe, an incarcerated individual, impressively contributed to an open-source project and secured a job with Turso due to his skills.
Startup companies
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

How Workplaces Can Support People in Recovery

Individuals in recovery often struggle with employment due to mental illness or addiction, but supportive employers are evolving to offer second chances.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Understanding Second Chances

Second chances are closely connected to the concept of forgiveness.
Giving second chances necessitates careful and strategic reasoning.
The complexity of real-life situations keeps the topic of second chances dynamic.
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