I still can’t believe we’re almost done with March. This year is flying by – but in a good way! My job switch has made such a big difference in the focus of my days. I am spending less time blogging and hustling, instead focusing on enjoying life as much …
I still feel guilty saying that I hated my old job. It was engaging work for a great law firm, with lots of wonderful co-workers. The job just wasn’t a good fit for me. Yet, I stayed because of a belief that there were no better options and a fear …
I often tout the benefits of side hustling. There are so many different options and hustling is a great way to use time usually spent watching television. Additional income can speed up your debt payoff and/or investment efforts, but side hustles aren’t for everyone. We all want …
It is truly amazing how much life can change in just a few months. Finding a new job with more flexibility has allowed our family to regain a sense of balance and catch up on life. While we remain committed to achieving financial semi-independence, I have a new goal of …
I have never disclosed my occupation on this blog for a variety of reasons, including concerns about anonymity. There have certainly been discussions about work-related things over the past few years, like “big projects” and lots of student loans. However, my exact job title has been a secret . . …
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a book review. As readers may already know, one of my time management strategies is to listen to audio books during my commute to and from work. I’ve listened to a couple of entertaining books since returning from maternity leave, but “What Alice …
In the FIRE community, there is a lot of emphasis on side hustles. Sometimes referred to as moonlighting, this extra work can help you earn more money towards your goals of paying off debt and/or reaching early retirement. However, another way to increase your income and achieve your goals quicker …
As I announced in my last post, it’s time to finally accept that my employment situation needs to change as soon as possible, for the well-being of my family. Which means that I need to dig out my resume. I was hired for my current job almost nine years ago, …
I’ve reached a breaking point which has forced me to embrace this uncomfortable truth: career success is meaningless to many mothers. And I am one of them. For us, time devoted to climbing a ladder of occupational status is likely to result in irreversible regret. I must have been subconsciously …
Working moms are very busy, but I truly believe that almost everyone can find some time for at least a little side hustling. Maybe you want to earn a little extra money to pay off debt, increase investments so you can retire early, or you might just be hoping to …
