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 life for the better, forever. It was the best purchase I've ever made, and has returned at least 1,500 times more than the cost. Here is my story of how I negotiated a severance after reading Sam's book. When it was time for me to get … [Read more...]
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 store shelves stocked with shiny school supplies, but I really don't miss being in a classroom. Overall I liked school, but there were some times when I really hated it and wished I could just disappear. When you think back on your … [Read more...]
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 year I started blogging, I felt invincible. I had endless energy and worked around the clock. When I wasn't at my day job, I was glued to my laptop doing something blogging related. Fast forward to 2017 and my life as a blogger was turned … [Read more...]
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 sources and experiences that we later apply to our careers. For example, the countless hours I spent in the performing arts as a student taught me a lot about discipline, that progress and rewards come from hours of effort, and that getting … [Read more...]
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 be done with finals, it's hard to say how many are actually excited about entering the work force. It's competitive out there, and graduating with a job offer in hand isn't guaranteed anymore. My babysitter is a perfect example. She's … [Read more...]