As I mentioned in our July Recap and August Goals post, I recently left my previous job in budget/finance for a new job in planning. Before I left, I was so nervous about telling my boss, coworkers, and everyone else that I obsessively read articles about "the best way to leave your job" and "how to leave your job on good terms". Yes, I Googled how to break up with my job. No, I didn't Google it Continue Reading
5 Ways to Brainstorm Productively
Today I’m going to deviate from the norm and talk a little about one of my favorite topics: blogging and being a better blogger. However, this post isn’t just for my blogger or writer friends! Anyone can use these tips to tap into their inner creative or planner. Whether you’re working on improving your blog or improving your life, I hope you find these tips beneficial. If you’re Continue Reading
1 Formula for Interview Success!
This is going to sound crazy, but I actually love practicing for interviews. Don’t get me wrong: I don’t love the actual interview process, but I love practicing for potential interviews. My organization offers self-improvement classes, and I love taking the ‘practice interview’, ‘create a new resume’, ‘find your purpose in life’ classes. Love them! Sometimes I think, even though I’ve heard Continue Reading
Is a Master’s Degree Worth It?
In my last post, ‘Why My Master’s Degree Was Worth It’, I discussed the reasons why my master’s degree was worthwhile, and why it might be worthwhile for you. While I’m happy with what my master’s degree got me (an awesome job) it did also put me in much more debt, on top of the debt I had from undergrad. This is why I think it’s necessary to discuss the cons of a master’s degree too, keeping Continue Reading
Why My Master’s Degree Was Worth It
Only approximately 11% of the population has a master’s degree, and many would argue that a college degree is sufficient for getting your foot in the door to a good job. Depending on what you majored in at college, you may agree with this statement. I know a ton of accounting majors who got jobs right after we all graduated college, while the liberal arts majors looked around and said, “back to Continue Reading