Hooray, it's 2019! A new year = new beginnings and I'm excited. I was about to write how I was sad that last year has gone so fast when I came across this quote: “Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.” ― Jean de La Bruyère, Les Caractères It's a good reminder … Continue Reading
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Celebrate Your Wins And Remember Your Losses
It's a popular time of year to self reflect. Last year when I wrote my year end recap I was bawling for a bit because I felt like such a failure … Continue Reading
How To Engineer Your Layoff Book Review: Best Severance Negotiation Strategies
In early 2015, I purchased How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye written by Financial Samurai, and it changed my … Continue Reading
Were You Too Cool For School? How Your Past Affects Your Present
My favorite thing about back to school season is that I'm no longer a student, ha! I love to reminisce, take advantage of clothing sales and see … Continue Reading
How To Get Over Blogging Burnout And Keep On Going
When it comes to any type of work, there will inevitably come a time when you get burnt out. This is especially true with blogging. The first … Continue Reading
Career Lessons From Martial Arts: A Black Belt Is A White Belt That Never Quit!
Sometimes our greatest career lessons aren't learned on the job. Without realizing it, we often pick up skills and mindfulness from outside … Continue Reading
Are You Willing To Move Back In With Your Parents To Save Money?
Another fresh batch of college graduates are tossing their caps in the air. While I'm sure all of them are thrilled to toss out their books and … Continue Reading
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Taxes Suck And Make Me Want To Shut Down My Small Business
For those of you who read Untemplater regularly, you know that I’m not the type of person who goes off on big rants. I consider myself to be lighthearted and easy going, and I always try to find a positive in the … Continue Reading
How Much Is The Average Severance Package? Once You Know You’ll Never Want To Quit Again
One of my good friends Christine is thinking about negotiating a separation agreement with her employer of six years. She works in marketing at Gap and is ready for a change of pace and a new career path. She got … Continue Reading