Salary

Question of the Week #393

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From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could earn the same pay no matter what job you did, would you pursue another profession? If so, what would you choose and why? It's a tempting thought, isn't it? Imagine getting paid the same amount whether you're a brain surgeon, a professional dog walker, or a … Continue reading Question of the Week #393

Getting By

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Here's the thing... I'm not writing this post as a pity party. I'm not looking for sympathy. I'm not looking for a hand out. I've just got a lot on my mind and I do better when I process things while writing. The fact that people reading this blog get to share in my jumbled … Continue reading Getting By

Question of the Week #141

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Would you accept a guaranteed, lifetime allowance of $50,000 per year (adjusted annually for inflation) if accepting it meant that you could never again earn money from either work or investments? No brainer. Absolutely, I would. Even if it wasn't adjusted annually for inflation, I'd do it. It's not that I don't enjoy work or … Continue reading Question of the Week #141

So Many Questions, Part IV

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Are you still paying attention? We've gotten through the first, second, and third parts of this extremely long questionnaire. If you've stuck it out all week, bless you. Let's keep it going... 61. Predict what your life will look like a year from now. I imagine that life will be very different from me this … Continue reading So Many Questions, Part IV