Mmm, chocolate. Just thinking about chocolate makes me smile. It's hard to believe that I wasn't always a fan of the cocoa bean's wonderful delights, but once I got into my 20's, something changed in my taste buds that turned chocolate from blah to addictive, irresistibly sweet goodness! So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon the San Francisco International … [Read more...]
It’s Time To #FixYoungAmerica: Interview With Scott Gerber
There is an exciting campaign launched earlier this month called #FixYoungAmerica (#FYA) that I'm raising awareness for and I think you're going to be pumped about it too. #FixYoungAmerica is a movement focused on helping solve the growing problem of high youth unemployment and underemployment in America. The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), founded by Scott Gerber, is … [Read more...]
Taxes Suck And Make Me Want To Shut Down My Small Business
For those of you who read Untemplater regularly, you know that I’m not the type of person who goes off on big rants. I consider myself to be lighthearted and easy going, and I always try to find a positive in the toughest of situations. But today I am going to vent a little bit. Why? Because I just finished all my personal and corporation taxes and I’m annoyed!!! Taxes suck. … [Read more...]
Should I Take A Sabbatical? Fears, Preparation, And Execution!
After over a decade of working at my same job, I've been toying with the idea of taking a sabbatical, especially after having a conversation with my good friend Paul who plans to quit his job after saving a million bucks. My firm offers a 3 month sabbatical for every 5 years of work. The first month off is 100% paid, the second month is 80% paid, and the third month of … [Read more...]
Common Interview Questions You Need To Master
Interviewing can be a nerve wracking experience, but it doesn't have to be if you take the time to prepare yourself first. No matter what industry you're trying to get a position in, there are a lot of common interview questions you need to master which come up all the time. Even if you think you have the finesse to put together polished answers on the fly, why risk it? Of … [Read more...]