The Outlier Model

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The benefits of a second job

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CF / January 16th, 2012 / 4 Comments

For many people, the thought of working more than they have to is an alien concept. But making more money is the easiest way to give yourself a financial boost, especially if it’s in a field that you enjoy or done during a time where you wouldn’t be doing anything anyways – you can even make money at parties! I’m working this Sunday at the the research centre. I’ve...

Posted in: Career and Work, Life Hacks Tagged with: dual employment, how to get a second job, why work two jobs, working a second job

Updates: January 8 – 14

Brian / January 14th, 2012 / No Comments

Winter is making a valiant effort to stick around for awhile on the West Coast. We had the unfortunate timing of heading home last night in the snow, except it wasn’t really snow. Picture big, floating drops of rain and wet pavement. I advise sticking indoors and checking out these excellent articles! Mr. Money Mustache explores The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement. The biggest...

Posted in: Weekly Updates Tagged with: career fairs, early retirement math, learning from regret

How to make a budget that works

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CF / January 10th, 2012 / 9 Comments

A lot of people I know have been starting first jobs lately. And first jobs means… more beer first budget! Well, maybe it doesn’t mean that to most people and certainly not to me way back when – but getting started on a good solid budget right from the beginning will set you up for future financial success. Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twon/ When I had my first...

Posted in: Money Tagged with: budget, first job, job, making a budget, money

Updates: January 1-7

Brian / January 7th, 2012 / No Comments

I’m not usually one for resolutions, but this year I’m finding a few new routines and activities have kept me busy. Some of the things I’m trying to keep up with this year include keeping a note book, keeping up on my fitness and keeping up with these updates! There have been a lot of resolution themed posts in this first week of 201 – here’s a few to peruse if you’re...

Posted in: Weekly Updates Tagged with: Codeyear, financial freedom, Learn to code, New Year's Resolutions, reading list