Election Squeezes Silicon Alley Hiring

Trader Joe's has 12 new locations set to open soon. Mario Tama/Getty ImagesWalmart, Target, Trader Joe's, and Costco plan to open new stores in 2025. New store openings are planned in over 10 states, including California, Texas, and Michigan. Walmart told Business Insider it plans to open six Supercenters and three Neighborhood Markets.

Ex-Trump advisor Steve Bannon told Elon Musk to "study modern political history" amidst the H-1B visa debate. Adam Gray/Anna Moneymaker/GettySteve Bannon advised Elon Musk to "study modern political history" amid the H-1B visa debate. Bannon said Musk should not "start lecturing people about the way things are gonna be."Musk recently faced MAGA criticism after he shared strong support for H-1B visas.

Debbie Welsch moved to Bali after being laid off from her jobDebbie Welsch. Eight years ago, Debbie Welsch moved to Bali, Indonesia, after being laid off from her job in Los Angeles. Welsch wanted to escape the rat race and live a simple life where she'd be free from constantly thinking about money.

Kelly Benthall and her husband left Texas to retire early and travel the world. Kelly BenthallKelly Benthall, 53, and her husband decided they wanted to retire early and travel the world. Part of the couple's plan for early retirement was not to leave an inheritance to their 6 kids. They've been traveling across Europe and Africa since August and are happy with the decision.

Mariia Vitkovska/Getty, Anna Kim/Getty, Tyler Le/BIYung-Yu Lin uses Google Search alerts to stay informed about company news before interviews. Sarra Bounouh suggests making separate lists of questions for the hiring manager and team leader. Anthony Mays advises creating unique project portfolios to stand out. In his two-decade tech career, Yung-Yu Lin worked in Taiwan and the US, in hardware, software engineering, and product management roles.

Ryan Pamplin, who lives in Puerto Rico with his wife and 19-month-old son, is frustrated by the island's frequent power outages. Ryan PamplinRyan Pamplin moved to Puerto Rico four years ago for the entrepreneurial scene. He and his family love the island, but he's frustrated with its ailing power infrastructure.