Some of the most common advice we're given is just "do your best." It might be in regards to an interview, athletics, job, or advice you get from your mom when you vent about a current struggle. I used to think this was good advice, but recently, I've decided this is actually terrible advice. Why, … Continue reading The danger of always “doing your best”
How much should I spend to be happy?
People frequently wonder, "how much should I be saving?" You want to make sure you're saving "enough," but is there such a thing as saving too much? How do you decide how much that is? In most cases, people under-save, but there are also outlying cases that people over-save to the point that it actually … Continue reading How much should I spend to be happy?
5 reasons why I joined a startup
In 2017 I graduated with my MBA in Finance and then went to work for a Fortune 50 company as a Senior Financial Analyst. When I would tell people where I worked and what I was doing, many would be impressed. According to conventional wisdom, I had made it. I was working for a market … Continue reading 5 reasons why I joined a startup
Are you unconsiously building your own prison?
Not too long ago, I was discussing with my coworkers our company's best perk-- the 8-week maternity/paternity leave. While we were raving about how amazing it is to have an extended time away from work (my two co-workers are mothers and had used this policy) it made me wonder "would the company be okay with … Continue reading Are you unconsiously building your own prison?
Be careful before you lay the concrete
For my 9-5 job, I work as a financial analyst for a Fortune 50 company. This company spends billions of dollars each year in order to manufacture high-end technology. My job is to forecast depreciation for the entire company. I'm going to get a little "financy" here for a minute, so hang with me-- I … Continue reading Be careful before you lay the concrete
“I don’t have time for that…”
How often do we hear the words, "I don't have time for that." I hear this excuse all the time from both friends and colleagues. Sure, in some cases it's a valid excuse, but oftentimes it isn't entirely accurate. We all know those people who always claim to be "so busy." Ironically, I've seen some … Continue reading “I don’t have time for that…”
How to control your spending
Do you hate budgeting? Do you wonder where all your money went at the end of every month? Follow these 5 simple steps to get your spending under control today.
3 tips to “mind the gap”
I was fortunate enough to study abroad while I was getting my undergraduate degree. I went to Cambridge University in England, which was one of the best experiences in my life. If you need some proof, just look at the view I saw every day. Cambridge was about a 45-minute train ride from London. My … Continue reading 3 tips to “mind the gap”
