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I'm having a bit of a debate with a friend. He has a few friends who are just finishing up or who've just completed dental/medical school, and my friend is under the impression that these friends are now on a steady track to unimagined wealth. I think that over time, once you have enough experience ...

in this day and age it's hard for me to imagine someone relying on some near-mythical, external entity as my nest-egg. But then again, I came of (professional age) in 2008, and my career is based around technology and social media, where it's less about experience and more about fresh skills and ...

^^ha. I had a similar experience, but reversed. many moons ago, i was in $3k's worth of overdraft and maxed out credit cards. when the teller pulled up my account, he nudged his coworker who was next to him within view of the monitor, pointed, and smirked. if i had any dignity left at that point i ...

cool! I'm there!

we already met, but i'll meet you again for sure. sat afternoon works best for me *hugs*

hey there. je vais a Paris (pour un moi)en mai si tu veux faire un meet up!
welcome!

<r>just tell the USA Today guy to direct their readers to this blog/forum <E>:)</E><br/> I hesitate to discuss this opening based on the reaction of friends and family which is usually a combo of "WHY ARE YOU WORKING SO MANY JOBS DON'T YOU SLEEP?" and "WHY DON'T YOU EVER COME BINGE DRINKING WITH US ...

<t>This question has been the bane of my ERE existence since I embarked on my own ERE journey.<br/> I've decided that part-time/freelance work + launching a low-cost online business selling widgets is the way to go. A low overhead business that is at least somewhat automated/passive is key.<br/> <br ...

<r>I also agree with Lilac <E>:)</E><br/> And LS I still read your journal religiously...it's just that I haven't been commenting much in the past few months b/c My work was taking up all my time...not in a bad way...for a few months, while I worked at this contract job, I got sucked right into ...

<r>I also agree with Lilac <E>:)</E><br/> And LS I still read your journal religiously...it's just that I haven't been commenting much in the past few months b/c My work was taking up all my time...not in a bad way...for a few months, while I worked at this contract job, I got sucked right into ...

Also Seneca, so cool to hear about that lady!

<t>I'm a huge art fan. In fact, it may become a 4th or 5th career one day (as an art consultant, currently I'm still on careers 1, 2 and 3: PR, writing, internet entrepreneur).<br/> I bought a piece for $3.2k a year ago. I consider it to be an extremely important Canadian piece and it will only ...

<t>wow a weird situation you're in Bulgaria. I'm having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that this Eastern European lady is 'fine' with not marrying you. Ever. I wonder if:<br/> a) She really loves you and is sacrificing her desire for marriage<br/> <br/> b) She's sticking around until a ...

Work in the service industry where you make tips. I work at a bar as a side gig.

<r>late 20s/early 30s female in Toronto. I work in tech but on the marketing/PR side. looks don't matter to me as much as a kind, warm heart, frugal nature but emotionally generous.<br/> i'm bubbly and outgoing, you'll have to tolerate that, hah. i've met one person IRL off this board, so they can ...

<t>Given my life circumstances, I did everything pretty right, except for 3-4 years during my early-to-mid 20s (I call them my dark years) where I was less than a pay check away from financial disaster and ran up tens of thousands of dollars of debt just on stuff and going out. Why did I do this:<br ...

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@aussierogue and I basically said the same thing. ha.

<t>I'm newly G2. I have my sights set on G1, eventually.<br/> I dated an E1 and Church's description sounds more accurate than you think. Three years of emotional and psychological assault and for the longest time I thought it was me, until one of my best friends dated an E1 (shortly after me and ...

<t>Well guys, aside from extending my ERE into spring of next year, things are going well. Thanks so much for all the advice. It's true - the first year of the job is the most fun. This new role is more demanding, but better for my career (I know I'm switching in semi-ERE, but for the moment, it's ...