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other blog: the everyday minimalist
talk to me: contact me here
location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
About
I'm a 20-something year old who got out of $60,000 of debt in 18 months, earning $65,000 (gross) a year.
This is more of a lifestyle blog with hint of money talk, like a moneythropologist.
You can read more about me here in The FB Story, check out my favourite posts or you can send me a note if you have questions (please be nice).
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Come and visit my other blog The Everyday Minimalist which is all about achievable everyday minimalism, simplifying my life, living like a modern nomad.
Negotiation Archive
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Wage Gaps between Genders: Who’s responsibility is it to fix it?
Posted on October 31, 2011 | 7 CommentsTweet Article: The Glass Hammer — “Whose Responsibility is Fixing the Wage Gap?“ Good article in general, but I want to highlight a few points for discussion. Please, if you are going to disagree with me or especially with any of my readers commenting, I […] -
Contracts as a Freelancer
Posted on August 13, 2009 | No CommentsTweet FB Reminder: I am away on vacation right now. This post has been scheduled ahead of time.I won’t be moderating comments until end of August 2009. Thanks for your patience!DISCLAIMER: This does not mean I am giving you any legal advice. This is purely […] -
5 ways to negotiate almost anything in life except death and taxes
Posted on July 11, 2009 | No CommentsTweet Be willing to walk away GOLDEN RULE: Don’t have the colour you want? The size? The style? The model? The right price? Walk away. Easier said than done (trust me), but very effective. I saw a great necklace when I was in NYC. Blue, […] -
FB’s Negotiation – Part 4
Posted on November 5, 2008 | 3 CommentsTweet Last words: Final things you should know about Women & Negotiation Link: Monitor on Psychology Women don’t like to negotiate salary Women can take more control over their salaries if they are willing to negotiate—a task that many women dislike. According to surveys from […] -
FB’s Negotiation – Part 3
Posted on November 4, 2008 | 5 CommentsTweet How to raise the rates I started at $110/hour. I was supposed to finish at the end of this month. But then they came to me, asking me to come back for 3 weeks. I wasn’t too keen on the idea, to be frank. […]