This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eeman Farooqui, a 24-year-old clinical coordinator based in Buffalo. It has been edited for length and clarity. I was a pre-med student specializing in neuroscience and psychology at university, planning to pursue a research career. My path changed abruptly last year when my grandmother, whom I
This essay as told is based on a conversation with Rick Neuhoff, 65, a homeowner in Portland, Oregon, who rents out his indoor pool using Swimply. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Before COVID got worse, I did marketing for law firms. COVID had practically killed my business, because lawyers did not
Editor’s note: In February 2025, Business Insider wrote about a medical professional named “Daniel” who was secretly juggling two full-time remote jobs and was on track to earn around $280,000. (Daniel is a pseudonym, but Business Insider has verified his identity and employment.) read that history here. In a recent interview, Daniel shared how his
