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03.09.09View Yourself As A Contract Worker Not An EmployeeWhile I was working and saving for my trip, I got a great piece or advice from my friend. He said instead of looking at yourself as an employee tied down by your company, look at yourself as a contract worker. A contract worker is a business. He provides a service and he sets his own price. Think of yourself as Derek Inc. not just Derek. Although there's no real difference between an employee and contract worker, there's a perceived difference, which is powerful. Seeing yourself as a contract worker is effective because it does 4 things: 1. It gives you control. You ...
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07.07.08Save Money, Finance Your DreamsThe more people I tell my plans to, the more people question how I can afford to do it. How can I quit my job, take 6 months to a year off, and still survive? I'll tell you how - a magical and uncomfortable thing known as saving. I was able to save over half of my low, entry-level, salary every month. And, I was living in LA, which is one of the most expensive places in America. Some of my techniques for saving cash put me in uncomfortable situations (not using the AC, taking the bus to work, etc.) ...
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06.06.08I Am Officially UnemployedAs of 6 PM tonight, I no longer have a 'real' job. I am off of a payroll and out on my own. I have no income and this is good thing. This is exactly what I want. I realize that for the majority of the people, not having an income is an inherently bad thing. Yes, it's very uncomfortable and unsettling to think that I will not have a paycheck coming in the mail this month. But, I believe that necessity breeds action. I find comfort in knowing that I must now develop my ...
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05.09.08How To Quit Your JobThis is the second part of a two part article. In part one I described how to know when it's time to call it quits. This part will focus on how to leave gracefully once you've decided to quit. I hope I stressed in part one that it's important to access your goals before quitting a job. Once you've made the decision to quit, there are several steps to take to ensure a smooth transition. Most career experts clearly define the right ways and wrong ways to leave. As with anything in life, the situation dictates the appropriate course of action. Here are the Live Uncomfortably ...
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