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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
Job Archive
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What Should you Study in School / Should you Go back for More Education?
Posted on June 10, 2013 | 2 CommentsThe simplest answer is calculate your return on investment. Education is an investment in yourself It’s “good” debt right? So treat it as such. Note: I don’t believe any debt is good debt any longer, including buying a home, car or even higher education. Student... -
What to bring to an interview
Posted on April 17, 2013 | 1 CommentCongratulations! You’ve scored a face-to-face interview after months of nailbiting and countless telephone interview screenings. So what should you do to prepare for it? Make a list of things that have to get done before that face-to-face Make a list of interview questions and your... -
How to thoroughly prepare for an interview
Posted on March 25, 2013 | 1 CommentEven though we all hate interviewing because you have to be ‘on’ and are under a lot of pressure to perform, it is a necessary evil. Hopefully, you will never have to interview more than a few times in your life, but you will NEED... -
Retirement: Benefits and Interesting Facts
Posted on March 1, 2013 | 1 CommentMy uncle sent me an email that contained a PDF about the benefits of retiring early. Before I reveal to you its secrets (*laugh*) I want to point out the obvious: Not everyone can retire early. Not everyone wants to retire early. Retirement means different... -
We are all ‘slaves’ to our jobs, it just depends on your mindset
Posted on January 21, 2013 | 1 CommentSomeone once made an astute observation that even though I was a freelancer working for myself, I was still a ‘slave to my client’. This, is very true, but not entirely accurate. NOTE: This is just from my perspective as a freelancer. This does NOT... -
The Idiot: When should you go for the job with the lower salary?
Posted on January 2, 2013 | 5 CommentsThe answer? When its other benefits are worth it to you. It’s an idiot story coming up. If you hate reading about me railing on other people, I suggest you skip this post. THE IDIOT STORY TIME So The Idiot whom I’ve written about a... -
Nice people earn less money… but what’s considered ‘nice’?
Posted on October 8, 2012 | 5 CommentsApparently if you’re nice at work, you are most likely earning less than someone is considered a bitch or a jerk. (I read this in the Metro News in August 2011 and drafted a post, but never got around to posting it until now )... -
Do your homework before you quit your day job
Posted on October 1, 2012 | 3 CommentsI am a firm believer of working at a job that makes you happy most of the time (no job is perfect, after all). EVERYONE should have a chance to follow their passions and be happy at something that sucks up at least 35 hours... -
The tension between working classes: Blue Collar vs. White Collar
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 12 CommentsThis post on Charlie’s Blog about blue collar jobs versus white collar jobs got me thinking (I love that!) about working classes and the stereotypes. Somewhere in a high rise office is an executive. He quaffs a Scotch and loosens his tie. He has risen... -
Are women burning out by the age of 30?
Posted on December 19, 2011 | 25 CommentsRead an article the other day on Forbes about Millennial women (my generation!) burning out by the time they hit the age of 30. …..ambitious [women] go-getters are working as doctors, lawyers, engineers, and advertising executives, blessed with great salaries, health benefits, and paid vacation....