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Accomplish goals by doing the small things

Accomplish goals, life goals, plans in life, accomplishing goals

CF / February 25th, 2013 / 36 Comments

I have a hard time thinking of the big picture plan. I just can’t wrap my head around goals like, “I’m going to learn how to drive” or “I’m going to have X amount of money by the time I’m Z years old”. Funny right? We have a master plan after all – how do I expect to get there if I cannot plan for the big picture? Photo Credit: Calvert Cafe & Catering via Flickr Instead,...

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snowing on the mountain, skiing, personal finance blog, personal finance article, financial post, financial article

Brian / February 23rd, 2013 / 7 Comments

Today, I’m off to the local mountains to do some skiing! I’m cashing in on my brother’s Christmas gift to me for a day on the slopes. It’s been snowing on the mountain the last couple of days (and raining in Vancouver…hard), so the conditions should be great. It’s the only forecasted day of sun all week, so I’m making the most of it. CF and I had designs on...

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Is an apprenticeship better than a degree?

apprenticeship, getting a degree, college, internship

Guest / February 21st, 2013 / 17 Comments

This is a guest post. If you’re interested in guest posting with us, read our policy. Growing up is hard. Remember being 18 and struggling to deal with university applications, course selections, and oh yeah, borrowing $10,000 in student loan money? Yeah, it sucks – so why make it harder? It’s conventional wisdom that smart kids need to go to college to get the good jobs. And sure,...

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Where are all the girls in the game industry?

girls in the game industry, video games, gaming industry, video games

CF / February 20th, 2013 / 38 Comments

A recent article in Forbes, written by Gabrielle Toledano, executive vice president and chief talent officer of Electronic Arts, examined the age old question – Where are all the girls in computer science? In particular, why are there not more girls in the video game industry? As a software developer and the only full time female developer on my team, it’s an interesting question to...

Posted in: Career and Work Tagged with: computer programming, male dominated careers, video game design, video game industry, women in computer science, women working in male careers, working in computer science