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1 year ago
in the big present I gave my first employer on brip blap
Wow, that really brought me back (and not in a good way!) I too, did my time at a "Big 8"-- yes, back when there were 8. Not only was it grueling, I found the structure to be demoralizing.
Having said that, in the end, it was totally worth it. It gave me the experience to land my next job, which was a million times better in environment, pay, and self-esteem.
And all of this brought me where I am today, retired at 44. Thank you Arthur Andersen!
Having said that, in the end, it was totally worth it. It gave me the experience to land my next job, which was a million times better in environment, pay, and self-esteem.
And all of this brought me where I am today, retired at 44. Thank you Arthur Andersen!
1 year ago
in Can I tolerate my son’s religious education? on brip blap
My feeling is there is no amount of religious education that cannot be overcome by simply growing up.
1 year ago
in go to hell on brip blap
Yes, I think there are three distinct funds:
1) Emergency: for a few months living expenses or some emergency that pops up that you could not predict,
2) "go to hell" fund which buys you some time if you find you just can't take your job anymore (or they decide not to take you anymore) and,
3) the "F"-you amount which is the amount you need to permanently leave the work world (or at least be able to if you wanted to). You know what I mean--but the "F" could also mean "financially-independent", right?
1) Emergency: for a few months living expenses or some emergency that pops up that you could not predict,
2) "go to hell" fund which buys you some time if you find you just can't take your job anymore (or they decide not to take you anymore) and,
3) the "F"-you amount which is the amount you need to permanently leave the work world (or at least be able to if you wanted to). You know what I mean--but the "F" could also mean "financially-independent", right?
1 year ago
in does fidelity matter? on brip blap
The broken promise bothers me--but I would have to say that is just being human with all our flaws, this isn't to me the worst part. People have disappointed me over my lifetime with "broken contracts" even though not, necessarily legal ones. But I understand that, we all make mistakes, and I allow for that. Because we are human.
What intrigues me about the Spitzer case, however is that he didn't seem to operate under this allowance for others. He sanctimoniously prosecuted people for things he himself was doing. That's what bothers me. Hypocrisy. I hold him to a higher standard, not because he has a high profile, but because he MADE his high profile out of going after people that were doing the exact same thing as he wound up doing.
As to your comment about a fictional president that decides not to uphold parts of the constitution--don't we already have that?
What intrigues me about the Spitzer case, however is that he didn't seem to operate under this allowance for others. He sanctimoniously prosecuted people for things he himself was doing. That's what bothers me. Hypocrisy. I hold him to a higher standard, not because he has a high profile, but because he MADE his high profile out of going after people that were doing the exact same thing as he wound up doing.
As to your comment about a fictional president that decides not to uphold parts of the constitution--don't we already have that?
1 year ago
in 38 random thoughts on building prosperity on brip blap
I especially love #37--I will never understand the fascination with these urban assault vehicles . . .
1 year ago
in this thin filament on brip blap
Aaah, but here's a question for you. With all the mountains of literature written on how to be wealthy, healthy and happy, why do you suppose there are still SO many people that are not? That's why there will always be more room for more people to contribute their perspectives to these age old questions.
1 year ago
in job jumper tip #3: it’s not all about the money on brip blap
I don't know, I think it could still be an advantage to job hop. I'm retiring from my job at the end of the month. I've held 2 jobs in my 22 year career, nearly 18 years at my present job.
My replacement went to the same university as I did (although 2 years behind me); as I did, he started in public accounting, but then he went on to a series of many different jobs, landing in my job right now. He will be paid 50% more salary than I make.
I think the job hopping thing worked for him. He's got the same job I had for the 17 years, but he's more expensive since he presumably left each job for more money, while I sat tight and received my 3%-8% raises each year.
I don't know, maybe it wasn't the job hopping, maybe because he's a man . . .
My replacement went to the same university as I did (although 2 years behind me); as I did, he started in public accounting, but then he went on to a series of many different jobs, landing in my job right now. He will be paid 50% more salary than I make.
I think the job hopping thing worked for him. He's got the same job I had for the 17 years, but he's more expensive since he presumably left each job for more money, while I sat tight and received my 3%-8% raises each year.
I don't know, maybe it wasn't the job hopping, maybe because he's a man . . .
