It's been over a month now since I went back to work for my former employer as a part-time contractor. There were moments when it felt like time was passing super slow, but not so much anymore. I'm happy I made it past the one-month mark and am still looking forward to continuing. Four weeks is nothing compared to the grand scheme of things, but it's been long enough for me to … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals And Wish Lists
I think it's pretty funny that retailers already started Black Friday deals several weeks ago. It feels like there's really not much of a need to wait until the day after Thanksgiving anymore to get good deals, which I really like. I've never been one to go nuts at Walmart or the malls on Black Friday, but I do love to grab a good deal online or in stores before the holiday … [Read more...]
Income Report: October 2015
This time last month, I was feeling pretty frustrated. September was a disappointing month for traffic, income, and my level of productivity. Fortunately, October was a whole other story! Although I haven't been waking up quite as early as I was in September, I've cut myself some slack. An extra sleep 30-45 minutes of sleep each day has come in handy as I've been working a … [Read more...]
Affordable Small Business Solutions for New Entrepreneurs
Some people are naturally gifted with entrepreneurial talents, while others like me have to work hard at getting out of our comfort zones and pushing past our perceived limits. There are many benefits of being your own boss like having the freedom to set your own hours and not having to report to anyone. But there’s no sugar coating the stress, fear of failure, high likelihood … [Read more...]
When Getting Rejected For A Promotion Is Just Wrong
There is almost nothing else as emotional as getting rejected for a promotion at work. It happened to me almost three years ago and sent me on a rollercoaster spiral of utter shock, rage, disbelief, anger, sadness, disappointment, betrayal and numbness. I felt discriminated against, completely passed over, and really began to regret all of the hard work I had been putting … [Read more...]