I’m still job searching after being out of work for the past month. I wrote last month that I had left my job. You can read that here. I’ve had multiple interviews and still have a few more in the coming weeks, so I do have some things in the pipeline. But I have been […]
Side Hustles That Take Less Than 2 Hours Per Day
May 2023 by Leave a Comment
Are there any side hustles that take less than 2 hours per day? Picking up side work is a great way to make extra money, but are there any that you can do that won’t consume too much of your time? The answer is yes. Here are a few ideas. Rent Your Things Renting out […]
I Quit My Job Last Week
April 2023 by Leave a Comment
I quit my job last week. I didn’t have another job lined up, so I am currently not working full-time. The company I was with was toxic, so I decided to leave. Toxic Environment I took a new job about 6 months ago after being with the same company for nearly 20 years. Everything was […]
One Month into My New Career
November 2022 by Leave a Comment
I’m one month into my new career. I switched job after nearly 20 years at the same company. It’s been strange being the new person, and it’s been even stranger having to learn so much. It’s been a good experience so far though. Here are some initial thoughts. Road to Automation The new company that […]
First Day of my New Job
September 2022 by Leave a Comment
Today was the first day of my new job. It is strange being at a new company after being at my last job for so long. There is a lot to learn and to do, but I’m up to the challenge. Here is a brief summary of my recent career change. Everything to Nothing I […]
I Just Accepted a Job Offer
September 2022 by Leave a Comment
I just accepted a job offer. I hadn’t been actively job searching, but a recruiter contacted me about a month ago, and here we are. This ended up being a blessing in disguise, as I hadn’t been happy at my job for some time now. Changing Jobs I’ve been at the same job for nearly […]
4 Construction Jobs That Allow Overtime
August 2022 by Leave a Comment
Overtime pay can be very valuable for construction workers, as it is a great way to increase income. This is because employers are required to pay at least one and one-half times the worker’s regular rate for overtime pay, although they can choose to pay more. Under California law, employers must pay overtime for work […]
What Would You do With an Increase in Cash Flow?
June 2022 by Leave a Comment
What would you do with an increase in cash flow? I recently wrote an article about receiving a promotion and the increased pay that came with it. It’s been a couple weeks, and I’ve received my first paycheck at my new pay rate. It is as expected, and I am following my budgeting strategy with […]
Three Smart Moves to Make After Receiving Your First Paycheck
June 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here are three smart moves to make after receiving your first paycheck. You may have worked part time jobs starting in high school and continued working while in college or trade school. Now that you are graduated and have landed your first job that could be called a career, what should you do with the […]
7 High-Paying Jobs That Will Help You Save Money
June 2022 by Leave a Comment
Getting a well-paying job allows you to live a comfortable life, save some money, and even make significant purchases. No one wants to worry about money constantly. In fact, most people want to have jobs that will also allow them to be saving money every month for rainy days. Here is a list of some […]
