Marcus Ellison
Portland, OR
Former Oregonian journalist who spent eight years covering business and labor before burning out on the newsroom grind. Now runs Career Stories, a platform dedicated to telling the real, messy truth about how careers actually change — not the LinkedIn fairy tales.
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How to Pivot to a New Career in 2026: A Step‑by‑Step Guide
Ready for a career change? Follow this practical, no‑fluff roadmap to pivot successfully in 2026, from self‑assessment to landing your first gig.
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AI Prompt Engineer Salary 2026: Earnings & How to Land the Role
Discover the 2026 AI Prompt Engineer salary landscape, real earnings data, and the exact steps to break into this fast‑growing tech career.
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Embracing Green: Sustainable Spring Cleaning Tips for a Fresh Start
Refresh your home this spring with eco-friendly cleaning tips that cut waste, boost health, and keep the planet smiling.
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From 70-Hour Weeks Running a Restaurant to Dressing the Dead: How One Burned-Out Manager Found Peace in Funeral Service
Renee Alvarez spent eleven years in restaurant management before enrolling in mortuary school at 34. Now she makes $68,000 as a funeral director, works fewer hours, and has health insurance for the first time in a decade. Here's her full story — with the numbers.
March 13, 2026
The $90K Career Nobody Talks About: Inside the Disappearing World of Court Reporters
There are 23,000 stenographers left in America, and courts can't function without them. I talked to a freelance court reporter clearing $92K a year about what the job actually looks like — the brutal training, the disappearing workforce, and why AI isn't replacing her anytime soon.
March 13, 2026