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other blog: the everyday minimalist
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location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Career Archive
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Should a freelancer look flashy or frugal?
Posted on November 7, 2011 | 13 CommentsI know a lot of freelancers particularly in sales, have to look like they are well off. Well-to-do, and their cars show that they are good at their jobs — selling. That being said, I’ve never found it wise to be flashy with your money... -
Do you live to work or work to live?
Posted on October 3, 2011 | 11 CommentsDo you live to work or work to live? Many will quickly say: I work to live! I want to take time off, relax, it’s just a job, it’s just money, and my family matters a lot more Anyone who says otherwise, that they work... -
Aspirations & Dreams of Generations
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 23 CommentsI was just thinking the other day about kids and their parents. More specifically, what jobs their parents held and their kids took afterwards. Using my brother as an example, he’s a freelancer of sorts, and my sister-in-law has a PhD. When I asked their... -
What is “Success” exactly?
Posted on July 20, 2011 | 6 CommentsImagine this… A guy with a great family, a high-paying high-profile job he enjoys, pots of money banked, wonderful friends and the golden touch with anything he decides to take up (learning a new instrument, sport, language…) Got it? As a society, we’d call that... -
When your actions define who you are: Blogging and Personal Finance, how did I ever get here?
Posted on June 29, 2011 | 12 Commentseemusings did an awesome post called when writing is in the blood. She always knew she wanted to be a writer, and it was just in her blood so to speak, so blogging is just the natural extension of that. I think that’s amazing, knowing... -
Top 10 Least Stressful Jobs
Posted on June 10, 2011 | 26 CommentsIn case you missed it, here are the Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs. CNBC also came up with a list of the Top 10 Least Stressful Jobs What makes a job not stressful? They are jobs that involve little danger and minimal physical demands. Plus,... -
Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs
Posted on June 8, 2011 | 11 CommentsCNBC came up with a list of the top 10 most stressful jobs. What makes a stressful job? Factors that weighed into stress include work environment, job competitiveness, physical demands, deadlines, on-the-job dangers and even the job’s growth potential. 1. Commercial Airline Pilot Average annual salary:... -
Saying “No”, even to yourself
Posted on June 3, 2011 | 4 CommentsAs with everything in life, there are limits. Bank accounts have a limit of how much you can withdraw based on how much you actually have. Credit cards and lines of credit have limits on how much you can borrow. Your time is no different,... -
Business Casual Wardrobe on a Budget
Posted on May 16, 2011 | 12 CommentsIf I had $500 to spend on a business casual wardrobe from scratch, this is what I’d buy: 2 pairs of pants – $79 Assuming you won’t wear skirts or dresses to work (like I do, for some clients), I’d definitely pick up 2 pairs... -
Do salaries plateau at the age of 40?
Posted on April 18, 2011 | 42 CommentsPenelope Trunk (whom I read on occasion) wrote an interesting post about why salaries plateau at the age of 40. Reading both the article and the comments are highly recommended. Her points: Go where the men are, like in male-dominated industries. Rewrite your resume (too...