If I asked you which personality type - extrovert or introvert - is more successful, you would probably guess extrovert. We've often been led to believe in schools, social settings and work environments that being introverted is a disadvantage. If introversion remains criticized in so many settings, there could be long lasting impacts on introverts' career trajectories and … [Read more...]
Why Working 40 Hours A Week Is Ridiculously Easy
WOW. I am absolutely, unbelievably and incredibly exhausted. I just finished working about 169 hours over 13 days straight. Yes, when I say straight I mean working through the weekend. That averages out to 13 hours each day. Once you've pushed yourself to the extreme, it makes doing everything else so much easier. Working forty hours a week now sounds like a walk in the park … [Read more...]
Want To Work From Home? It Could Cost You
Have you ever felt annoyed when one of your colleagues says they're going to work from home? I have. But I've also been on both sides - the worker stuck in the office and the remote worker at home - and experienced many of the pros and cons. Today I want to share a story about how working from home (WFH) can cost you. I totally get that when someone says they're going … [Read more...]
Work Hard Play Hard: Untemplater Income Report March 2016
If I were to sum up my month of March in one phrase it would no doubt be work hard, play hard. It was a blast! I went on two short but super sweet vacations - one to the beach and another to the desert. It was cool to experience two contrasting environments that were both nice and warm, a welcome change from chilly San Francisco. And I busted my buns burning the midnight oil on … [Read more...]
Taxes Are A PITA But They Teach You So Much
This post is part of the TaxAct #DIYtaxes blog tour which empowers you to take ownership of your finances by doing your own taxes. TaxAct provides the tools and guidance to help you confidently file your taxes easy and fast. Do your own taxes today at TaxAct.com. You got this. Thanks to the Washington D.C.'s Emancipation Day holiday, taxes this year aren't due until April … [Read more...]