As some of you know, I am currently in full swing searching for a new job. In September I accepted the hard fact that I've been unhappy and stressed for too long in my current role and really need a change. Things started to turn sour when I was denied a promotion, and I realized there’s a lot of bad decision-making happening at the executive level. It's also hard doing the … [Read more...]
People Are Funny!
At least once a week I find myself giggling, raising an eyebrow, or saying hmmm when I see a unique character doing things their own way. I found myself laughing the other day because people are funny! So I decided to put together a quick post on some of the funny things people do to celebrate the untemplate spirit of being who you want to be and not worrying about what others … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have To Produce Anything To Make Lots Of Money
For the longest time, I believed that you can only make really good money if you produce something. I've had jobs where if I wasn't producing revenue, I wasn't going to get paid or promoted as much or as quickly. And my colleagues who were in the back office weren't getting paid very well and most of them were overworked, underpaid, and unhappy. They might as well have worked … [Read more...]
Personal Finance Goals For Freelancers
Do you want to be a successful freelancer? One of the critical skills you will need is money management. Not only do you need to maintain the books and records of each of your side gigs (use my tips on how to do your own bookkeeping), you need to be able to stay on top of your personal finances as well. It takes a lot of time to build up a steady flow of income as a freelancer, … [Read more...]
London Top 10 Sites For Fun, Good Eats, And Adventure
I had the chance to visit London for a second time recently and what an upside surprise it was. When I went to London for the first time many years prior, I enjoyed the city but I was a bit tired and short on time since I was on my way home from a trip to Paris. So I was thrilled that my recent trip to London was phenomenal and relaxing. I spent 7 days strolling around London … [Read more...]