Hitting the $60k mark, life on credit?

January 26th, 2009

Hitting the $60k mark, life on credit?

Last week, I read an article on regarding the Top 10 Careers that top $30 an hour, and made me realize two things: I expected some of these careers/jobs to be paid more. I’ve personally hit this mark myself as well, but I thought I would be better off financially or more comfortable. Although the article reads generically and offers a mean hourly wage for the career and most likely a median salary as well, it got me thinking.  In a certain sense, I felt proud that I hit this point in my career, basically doubling my salary since graduating college; but I also felt disappointed and a bit let down. Perhaps I need to be better at financing or realize I can do more with less and control my spending.  However, I don’t believe I am a big spender or impulse buyer.  Heck, both my cars... Continue Reading...

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Happy New Year, lets welcome 2009!

January 3rd, 2009

Happy New Year, lets welcome 2009!

Just wanted to say Happy New Year to everyone! Albeit it is late, I believe it is okay to keep on saying Happy New Year to anyone for the next week or so. I just returned from San Francisco and it was quite a trip. I have not been there for more than a decade and this trip is going to be very memorable! Uploading pictures later and I vow to write more in 2009. Hope all you readers enjoyed my development so far! Let look forward to a great 2009! Lets be optimistic in a time where so much pessimism is around us. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Happy New Year, lets welcome 2009!", url: "http://designrjc.com/happy-new-year-lets-welcome-2009/" }); Read More →

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