Pexels – CC0 License It seems that the retro gaming world is experiencing a major revival right now. Lots of people are investing in consoles like the Steam Deck or the Retroid to relive parts of their childhood and it’s easy to see why people are doing this right now, especially in the ensuing years…
So I’m a little behind this year, but I thought we could do our bi-annual dig into the Stage Manager Survey Report. You might be wondering, what is the Stage Manager Survey Report. Run by David J., McGraw, the report has been happening since 2006 in an effort to better share info about the industry…
Profile I am thirty-nine years old, a digital event producer and occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with, though work has been very slow this year. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full-time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending &…
I’ve been thinking a lot about perseverance. Tenacity. Grit. I remember having so much trouble getting into a doctoral program, that once I was in, I was astonished by how often some folks would tell me the hard part was over, I just had to do it now. If I got in, it could be…
Image Credit: Microsoft Edge from Unsplash. Blogging has long been one of the best ways to make money online. It’s an ever-growing industry, with countless would-be entrepreneurs trying it. While not all of these see success, quite a few of them do. If you want to make money blogging, you’ll have to put the time…
I did something really wild this week. I subscribed to Disney +. And I have been thinking, and laughing at myself a little, about how much of an absolutely wild splurge it feels like. If you’ve been around a while, you know cash is a little tight these days. I’ve been cash flowing a doctoral…
Image Credit. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look your best all the time. In fact, there can be a lot of benefits to paying some attention to your appearance. Whether it’s fair or not, it’s a fact that society favors people who look more attractive. You might find that strangers are more open and…
Many accountants dream of becoming certified public accountants (CPAs), and of basically landing a job in the public sector. This is a career that comes with numerous benefits, some of which are listed on this page. Public accountants provide various services to businesses, such as auditing, financial statement preparation, as well as tax preparation, and…
**The links in this post are referral links, which means if you click them, I get a small financial reward at no cost to you.** So for many years, I sang the praises of TurboTax. During the pandemic, they even sent me a fairly crazy thank you box with a blanket, water bottle and candle…
Profile I am thirty-nine years old, a digital event producer and occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with, though work has been very slow this year. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full-time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending &…
On the heels of musing over how to keep warm without breaking the bank in London last week, this week I bring you – should I move out of London? And I am all ears in the comment section. So I have definitely been a little frustrated over the cost of living here in London.…
I’m pretty sure I’m going to be slightly scarred from living through the 2023 London utility bills last winter and going into this winter I just… wasn’t having it. I don’t understand how they charge me. I live in an ancient apartment that is nearly impossible to warm properly. Both the electric and gas meters…
Learning more about your personality enables you to understand why you think, feel, and behave the way you do. It promotes better self-awareness and inner growth and can lead to stronger personal and professional relationships. Your personality style can transform your life. Understanding your unique personality enables you to tailor your daily activities, career path,…
On February 2nd I crossed the two year/half way mark in my PhD program. So it seems like time write a reflection piece on year two of the whole process. Going into the whole thing, someone was telling me about the overall process and they warned me the second year is the worst. It’s like…
While healthcare is a necessary expense, it still helps to adjust your lifestyle to reduce the risk of costly medical bills. As such, a previous post highlights health improvement tips to manage healthcare spending, which can reach an annual average of $4,500. Such tips include eating healthy and staying active to avoid overweight and obesity,…
Profile I am thirty-nine years old, a digital event producer and occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with, though work has been very slow this year. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full-time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending &…
Source – CC0 License Is a military career right for you? Some people swear by this career path as it helps you develop loads of essential skills. Being in the military doesn’t mean you’re fighting wars – there are plenty of jobs behind the scenes you can end up doing. It’s also a very popular…
Our world is constantly digitising, making tangible assets such as real estate or precious metals more appealing than their non-tangible counterparts like stocks or cryptocurrencies for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. Understanding the differences between them is the cornerstone of wise decision-making and understanding their nuances is the foundation of sound investing strategy. Photo…
The last few years I’ve been really lucky to do a guest lecture on financial literacy with a college out in California. I really enjoy it. I get to share some basic financial literacy knowledge and I get to hear from some soon-to-be college grads about what they are worried about when they graduate. We…
I’ll admit that I don’t think LinkedIn is the main way to find jobs in the arts, but as someone who does some hiring, I would find it a little weird if someone didn’t have a LinkedIn. I also do some solid stalking of other stage managers career paths. I find folks doing the jobs…
I’m going to be honest, I’m a little overwhelmed this week with the start of a new term, TAing, adjuncting, working, prepping for my transfer exam and a small pile of other tasks that stupid December Mel pushed onto January Mel’s plate. So rather than rambling at you this Wednesday, I’d like to share 10…
Image Credit: Alexander Mils from Unsplash. There comes a point in many peoples’ lives where they need to make money fast. They need to pay off a bill, get money together for an important purchase, and more. Despite how much they need it, people often think this has to be complicated. You could find yourself…
Pexels One significant part of your life is your finances. It’s important that you can pay your bills on time and that you have the necessary funds available to you when you need them. It’s possible you’ve been wanting to get better organized financially but haven’t had the time to concentrate on this matter. Now…
Each month, I write an accountability post that tracks my income and expenses. I’ve been doing this for 10 and a half years and I think this tracking is possibly the main habit I’ve developed that helps keep things on track – especially when things are tight. I thought today, I’d share the companies I…
Profile I am thirty-nine years old, a digital event producer and occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with, though work has been very slow this year. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full-time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending &…