My fiancé and I got engaged in September of last year. Less than an hour after getting engaged, we started calling friends and family to let them know and to share in our excitement. That is when the questions started coming in. When are you getting married? Where are you getting married? Hold on, people!! We've been engaged less than an hour. How do we know at this point? 1. Keep Your Focus … [Read more...] about A Very Frugal Wedding: Setting a Budget
Archives for February 2016
Why An Attempt At Salary Negotiation Might Fail
We've been told to always negotiate our salaries but it doesn't always work. Here is why a salary negotiation might fail. Your Don't Meet The Criteria for a Successful Negotiation Consider the following: How much does the employer want you? (HIGH is good) How much do you need the job? (LOW is good) How qualified are you for the job? (HIGH is good) How much more are you … [Read more...] about Why An Attempt At Salary Negotiation Might Fail
Questions Job Hopping Millennials Should Ask Themselves
Millennials are thought to be the least loyal generation when it comes to job-hopping. No one wants to be just another job-hopping millennial, but there are benefits to job hopping, such as: Diverse experiences that add to your skill set and knowledge Potential for increased compensation in the long term If you're considering job hopping, you might be scared about the opportunity cost of leaving … [Read more...] about Questions Job Hopping Millennials Should Ask Themselves