Laura Helmuth
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Laura Helmuth

@laurahelmuth@mastodon.social

Freelance editor, writer, columnist & consultant. Former editor in Chief of Scientific American, before that at the Washington Post, National Geographic, Slate, Smithsonian & Science. Birder.

October 28, 2022

Families have a huge influence over what jobs people choose. In my advice column this week, the first question is from someone who grew up in a grueling family business. They rejected that path but are now tempted to start their own business. Family of origin issues can sneak up on you! slate.com/advice/2026/03/work-

I Saw Firsthand What Having a Small Business Does to a Family. From That Moment On, I Made a Vow. Now I’m Rethinking Everything. - I Saw Firsthand What Having a Small Business Does to a Family. From That Moment On, I Made a Vow. Now I’m Rethinking Everything.

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I Saw Firsthand What Having a Small Business Does to a Family. From That Moment On, I Made a Vow. Now I’m Rethinking Everything.

I know the sacrifices it requires.

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