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5 job interview must-haves

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The job interview is a nasty piece of business.  Sure, it’s a necessary step that is required to weed out unsuitable candidates but in the end, it’s generally awkward and uncomfortable for all participants.  Having been on both sides of the table, here are my 5 most important interview tips: Know about the company.  You need to know the ins and outs of the company you’re applying...

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Posted in: Career and Work

Updates: April 8 – 14

In the fall, my employer offered the flu shot to all employees, free of charge. I declined, as I usually think these things are more media overreaction and paranoia. I say let our bodies defend us as they were designed to! I faced the consequences of these decisions over the past week, as I spent most of it in bed with the flu. I’m finally starting to feel normal again, although it’s meant...

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Posted in: Weekly Updates

Complacency is the enemy

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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines complacency as: self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. an instance of usually unaware or uninformed self-satisfaction. We all have instances in our lives where we feel like being complacent.  Humans tend to prefer routines and a sense of normalcy.  We like to get up in the morning, have our favourite...

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Posted in: Philosophy

Save money: Brew Beer! (Part 1)

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British Columbia has the highest alcohol and liquor taxes in all of North America – A depressing thought, given that I work in the industry part time. On the bright side, this gives me access to a lot of great beer and wine that I wouldn’t necessarily have found otherwise. Unfortunately, good beer costs more! I’m now accustomed to drinking fine craft beer without the budget to...

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Posted in: Entertainment and Leisure, Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality
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