That’s right, I just made 10,834 new friends today. All with the first name George, last name Washington. Sure these “friends” may be inanimate objects (one dollar bills to be exact), but that doesn’t make them unimportant. In fact, they will be a GREAT asset for my future.
You know that $12,000 raise I have been [...]
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I’m a friend whore
Nice ass(ets)
Yesterday I wrote about a little quandary some working professionals face: being stuck in a job that will limit their future career potential. Let’s face it, some skill sets just aren’t as desirable on the open market. So what’s a person to do, in such a situation? Well many of you, that commented yesterday, hit [...]
My job could be my own worst enemy
I graduated college at 21 without the slightest idea what I was going to do for a living. I took my psychology degree and landed myself a job with The Fed. I’m pretty vague about my specific position, but I have mentioned before it involves investigations. Over the last two years I have gotten really [...]
Short term loss for long term gain
It’s been a while since I have updated you all on the dream job. I applied for a job back in February and over the last 11 months have been slowly moving through the exhaustive hiring process. Thus far, I have peed in a cup (twice), completed a medical screening, passed an extensive physical fitness [...]
I’m willing to bet…
…very few of you PDITF readers work in the financial sector. I sure as heck don’t! People often think that I must have some type of financial credentials (business degree, work in financial sector, etc) to write about money. In reality, all of my “financial wisdom” (or lack thereof) comes from observation and personal finance [...]
Perks of the job…
As I walked across the stage and received my college diploma I had dollar signs in my eyes. I was all about trying to earn the largest income possible. Two and a half years later, I’m coming to realize salary is only one piece of the puzzle. A large salary is nice, but awesome benefits [...]
Professional athletes are overpaid
I was riding in the car with a friend a while back when they said something along the lines of “Professional athletes are overpaid.” While I don’t necessarily disagree with that statement (Alex Rodriguez), I can’t share the same sentiment. Yes, they may make more money in one game, than some Americans will make in [...]
How many hours are you really working today?
If you are reading this, I’m 95% confident you are probably at work. Do you know what that means? It means you aren’t actually “working”, unless your boss pays you to read my blog (which would probably have to be the coolest job in the world right?).
I’ve been talking with a bunch of friends recently [...]
Are you crazy, or am I?
So apparently I’m the only PF person in the world that would consider taking a job cleaning sewers if the pay was substantial. I’m not going to say I’m surprised by that. I actually had Girl Ninja read yesterday’s post before it went live and she mirrored the same thoughts you all did. I have [...]
Most jobs have their price
Dude, I would totally work just about any job if the money was right. You name it, manual labor, pedicurist, port-o-potty cleaner, pay me enough and I’ll submit my application. Does this make me a “sellout”? Possibly. After all, I would be working for “the money” and not “the passion”. Well guess what ya’ll. I’m [...]
