It's no secret that I have a love/hate relationship with money. I love spending it and hate being in debt. These things don't work well together--just ask the government of any state around. There are two choices--make more or spend less or sadly in many cases you have to do both. I am luck that … Continue reading And The Sky Didn’t Fall
Finance
Facing The Firing Squad
Life sucks sometimes. Especially when you aren't fully prepared for its suckiness. I have never really hidden the fact that money is and has been a bit of a struggle. Partly because I didn't work for 4 years, to stay home with the kids, and because we are both spenders. Which is not a good … Continue reading Facing The Firing Squad
Facing Reality When Reality Bites
I lost the job to someone who had more background teaching the courses that the position was for. I know it should make me feel better that I was qualified and I interviewed well. But it doesn't. The job market sucks right now--even for teachers. Especially for teachers of English in a city that has … Continue reading Facing Reality When Reality Bites
Economics 101–How I Have Failed
Time for some randomness. I am still job hunting and I absolutely hate it. I want a job now and I am ready to get hired. I have had a few interviews with a few districts--two with one district and one with two others. I know that this is just the beginning of the interview … Continue reading Economics 101–How I Have Failed
We Did Our Best To Stimulate The Economy
this weekend. We had a weekend spending spree to rival all middle class spending sprees. It was great. The weekend started early on Friday when we dropped the kids at the grandparents house at 5pm. I was pleasantly pleased to find out that the kiddos would be spedning the night. This was the first time … Continue reading We Did Our Best To Stimulate The Economy
Embracing Imperfection 