Photo by Trace Constant If you’re in the market for a new car there are some things you should consider before you buy. Buying a new car is an exciting milestone and it is one that you need to ensure that you make an informed decision about. There are some key factors that you need…
Hey there, future trading tycoons! Just stepping into the bustling world of trading, or maybe you’re brushing up your strategies? Either way, knowing how to maximize those profits is a big deal. Let’s jump right into some killer tips that can help even the newest traders kick things off with a bang. Via Pixabay Master…
So, let’s talk today about mid-life PhDs and financial regret. My brother wants to go see a Broadway play while I’m home next month. I am getting absolutely walloped with expenses right now – many my fault. Some also are short term bigger expenses to lower expenses overall. And my first though, after this very…
Ready to step into the world of investing? I know, I know—it can seem a bit like a jungle at first, what with all the weird terms and endless options. But here’s the good news: we’re here to help you make sense of it all and get started on the right foot. Let’s break things…
Let’s face it, the way your business space looks can make or break a client’s first impression. You want them to walk in and immediately think, “Wow, this place means business!” So, how do you make sure your space does just that? Here are six great ideas to give your commercial environment that wow factor…
When you’re running a small business for the first time, you’re going to have to learn the ropes with a lot of different issues. However, while learning to do business can be a challenge, learning how to manage your employers can feel incredibly complex by comparison. You might not have any issues managing them and…
Throughout the world, there are plenty of events that may only happen a few times, or even once every year. Hopefully you’ve done your research and decided what you want to do, things you want to attend while you’re in the area, or maybe you’ve simply travelled for a bit of R&R, and have since…
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 and I work as an adjunct. I also work a variety of small side hustles and am a full-time student working…
Starting your own business gives you the chance to find a career you never get bored of. After all, you can build your busines around your hobbies so that you’ll always have a baseline interest in the work you are carrying out! For example, if you’ve always been fashion-forward and love putting together outfits, you’ll…
The cost of living has never been as expensive as it is now and it’s harder than ever to make up extra cash. If you’ve got a big event coming up such as a wedding, a holiday or if you just want to have a bit more of a financial cushion behind you, chances are…
Money is one of the most common talking points at the moment. It’s no secret that costs have soared, leaving many people struggling to make ends meet. Managing your finances won’t eradicate high rates of inflation or expensive rent and mortgage costs, but it can help to reduce the risk of getting into debt and…
I think today I’d like to just rant a little about the sheer chaos of renting a place. So here in the UK, it’s kind of unusual to plan to rent somewhere far in advance. Things become available very less minute. This is not stressful at all. So my boyfriend and I went to look…
I can see a light glowing dimly at the end of the tunnel of this PhD journey, which I say to you from a desk in the bottom floor of the school library on a lovely June morning (it’s lovely June because the undergrads are gone and peace reigns in this library at the moment).…
Stage managing can be a difficult job to balance with anything else. The hours are long. You don’t always know exactly when you’ll be needed. And you may be nomadic – out on tours, cruise ships, or hopping contracts to where ever the next place is that might hire you. And early career stage management…
Oh, the digital age! It’s like we’ve got the world at our fingertips, literally. But as much as we love our endless streams of content and instant connections, there’s a thin line between making the most of it and, well, overdoing it big time. We’ve all been there, caught in the vortex of scrolling, watching,…
Starting as a freelancer can be exciting and liberating. You get to choose your own projects, set your own hours, and work from wherever you want. This flexibility can lead to a better work-life balance, allowing you to spend more time with family and friends, or pursue hobbies and interests. Freelancing can also offer the…
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 usually spend Memorial Day weekend camping in the woods with my family. However, this year, since we’re already heading to America for two weeks at the end of July, that just wasn’t feasible. In the UK, they have an end of May bank holiday on the same Monday we usually celebrate Memorial Day, so…
I have been trying to think about abundance and gratitude and all the good perspective things that help make life a little easier. Maybe this is influenced by the sun finally reappearing in this cloudy, drizzly country. Maybe it’s influenced by my students’ Theatre Festival and the fact that I have been living in a…
I’d like to pause in our regular programming and take a minute today to talk with you about one of my favorite annual events that is happening this weekend. The Broadway Stage Management Symposium. This event is an incredible opportunity for stage managers at all stages in their careers. To this day, I am still…
You might ask, what does it cost to get a PhD? And to answer this question, you might find a school you like, look up the tuition cost, multiply it by 4 (or 5 or 6 or 7 or…. sometimes the number of years a PhD may take can be unclear) and go, ah, a…
Introduction Dressing impeccably is a potent blend of art and etiquette that can significantly enhance your first impression in both professional and personal spheres. Style is a language that conveys personality, anticipates the occasion’s requirements, and exhibits a keen eye for detail. Whether stepping into a pivotal boardroom presentation or making an entrance at an…
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 have struggled a little this winter with what I suspect is some seasonal depression. And I am also a person who struggled with ‘turning off.’ When I’m working on a project, I just do it – borderline obsessively – until it is done. PhDs don’t work like that. And I don’t know if it’s…
So I’m clearly not the most struggling student, but I have noticed that food is always one of my worst areas on my budget. I think it’s because it’s so easy to justify it as a need. But when it’s necessary, it’s very doable to scale back. Below are a few things I’ve learned about…