Category: Career
How to level-up in your career
Exiting A Toxic Career Of Software Engineering
When saving and strategizing to leave the workforce, it’s crucial to make a plan for what you are retiring to. That’s what I write about— my journey to financial independence and what I am doing now after turning in my notice. But I realized I haven’t shared much about what I’m retiring from. Most of […]
I’m Turning Down A Job That Will Pay $30k More
“We would like to offer you the job.” Oh what sweet, sweet words to hear. Every so often, I like to send out my resume to test the job market in my area. The unfortunate truth is that to see a significant raise in salary, the best thing to do for your career is to job hop.
What It’s Like Working in the Netherlands As An Expat
Shockingly I’ve lived in The Netherlands for 6 months now. After getting my bearings, I’ve had a decent amount of time to get adjusted to living and working in an entirely new culture. One of the questions I get the most is about what it’s like working in The Netherlands at a Dutch company. Is […]
How I Saved $580,000 By The Age of 27
How did this happen? I am reviewing my finances, and the number on the screen bamboozles me. I’m not complaining, but I don’t really understand how it all happened so fast. The numbers are all there, the graphs show a steady increase of my net worth all the way to the current mind-boggling number. My […]
Gift Ideas For Mentors To Show Your Appreciation
If you’re lucky enough to have a great mentor in your life, you probably already know how invaluable they can be. How do you really thank someone that has such a positive impact on your life? These gift ideas for mentors can’t make up for everything they’ve given you, but they at least will show your appreciation for those who have helped you through life.
How To Stay Sane Working From Home — An Extrovert’s Guide
Recently news is buzzing about COVID-19 spreading globally, causing campuses to shut down and employers to encourage their workforce to work from home. Lucky for me, I’ve been working remotely now for almost a year.
The Sunday Sharies: Volume 16
Sunday Scaries (n): The Sunday evening dread that creeps in when anticipating work in the morning. Shut down Sunday Scaries with this series: Sunday Sharies! These are the articles, links, and content I’ve read this week that I think are worth sharing. Finance Articles 4 Topics Finance Experts Always Disagree On (The Financial Diet) Financial […]
I’m Glad My Parents Crushed My College Dreams
I thought I understood the equation. Work Hard = Go To Dream School I thought I had done everything right, but when it came down to it, my parents told me I couldn’t go to my dream university. We Couldn’t Afford It I grew up in a middle class, one-income family. My parents had stashed […]
The Sunday Sharies: Volume 15
Sunday Scaries (n): The Sunday evening dread that creeps in when anticipating work in the morning. Shut down Sunday Scaries with this series: Sunday Sharies! These are the articles, links, and content I’ve read this week that I think are worth sharing. Finance Articles Is College Still Worth It? Here’s What The Data Says (Four […]
The Sunday Sharies: Volume 2
Sunday Scaries (n): The Sunday evening dread that creeps in when anticipating work in the morning. Shut down Sunday Scaries with this new series: Sunday Sharies! These are the articles, links, and content I’ve read this week that I think are worth sharing. Finance Articles I Was Happy to Marry a Poor Man. Then Things […]