Career switching, festive money management - and starting to invest
The end (of the year) is in sight...
I don’t know about you, but self-care is really hard for me right now. Too many social plans, end of year things to do, and a full-time, in office job is really pushing me to the limit. I’m trying my hardest not to get sick, but it’s a challenge. If you’re feeling the same, keep going! We can do it 🫶
1. I left my dream job for a 50% pay increase
Refinery 29
I really enjoyed this salary story, because she talks about her frustrations with getting valued (in terms of pay and job title) while at her ‘dream job.’ We discussed this at the September event; how it arguably can’t be your dream job, if you’re not being compensated fairly. You take a job to make money, and finding purpose and belonging is incredible too, but the money is the main thing.
It’s something I learned only relatively recently, but I have absolutely no regrets about not focusing on money earlier on in my career, because I got so many other valuable skills and experiences from various jobs.
ACTION: Take some time to reflect on your job, career goals and life goals. Is everything on track? What changes might you be able to make? ✍️
2. 21 tips to save over the festive period
This Is Money
Some of these tips we’ve covered here before (like using a cashback site for online purchases) and some are a bit more creative and specific (like making name tags for presents from old Christmas cards). But broadly, there’s some pretty good advice in here, mainly focused on reminding us that capitalism is fully at work right now, and that we need to be more mindful of identifying what we really want, and how to get it 🌲
ACTION: Think before making spending decisions 😊
3. How do I start investing when I’m afraid to lose money?
The Balance
Some brief but pertinent advice. Start small, with money you don’t need, and invest regularly and passively, ie in a tracker fund. Pick an investing platform and just go for it.
I’d also add: Speak to friends, family and this group about which platform to go for, if you’re unsure. Ask questions. Give things a go. And don’t overthink it! 👸
ACTION: Check in on your life goals, and see if you might want to do something differently in your investing approach, in order to achieve them faster 🎯
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