It's pretty surreal that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. I clearly remember thinking back in March of this year that things would be back to normal by June. Nope. Although things aren't back to normal, we've come a long way. And we've done our best to adjust to a new normal. Even though there's a lot of gloom in the media, I believe things are getting … [Read more...]
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 married to her college sweetheart last year and would really like to work at a public service company like the Friends of the Urban Forest, a non-profit organization … [Read more...]
Best Business During A Coronavirus Pandemic: Blogging
Since Untemplater started almost a decade ago, its been a place for freelancers, side-hustlers, and entrepreneurs to come together to make more money and break free from the template lifestyle. We've had a fantastic run since 2009, but we're finally hitting roadblocks due to the coronavirus-induced bear market. What's different about this bear market is that we are … [Read more...]
How I Negotiated A Severance Package And Got Paid To Quit My Job
During the financial crisis, I remember being scared about how bad the markets got and wondering if the nosedive would ever bottom out. Even though I had decent job stability back then, I was still fearful of getting laid off. Little did I know, many years later I would end up eagerly raising my hand to get let go of my job and get a severance package. A Seed Is Planted For My … [Read more...]
Can You Get Unemployment Benefits If You Have A Side Business?
It felt great writing my recent post, How I Negotiated A Severance Package And Got Paid To Quit My Job, and I’m glad that I am able to help spread hope to more people that it is possible to negotiate a severance instead of simply handing in your two weeks notice. Shortly after I published the post, a reader asked me a great follow-up question: Is it possible to get unemployment … [Read more...]