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I quit National Geographic to make TikToks. It was the best career move I ever made.
Erin McGoff left National Geographic in 2022 to focus on her TikTok channel, providing career advice to women. She advocates for including AI familiarity on resumes and highlights the rise of self-employment, particularly among parents.
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