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• Women’s Money Week: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome and Building Confidence

  

  One of my fears about taking half of 2013 off to travel was that my fill-in at work would totally outshine me. Fortunately it did the opposite – highlighting ho... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Women’s Money Week: Career Progression and Climbing the Ladder

  

  via Florian Klauer This post is part of Women’s Money Week 2014. There are companies that reward talent, and there are some where it’s more or less impossible t... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 COMMUNITY

• What We Spent: February 2014

  

  Click here for more info on my monthly spending roundups – your question will probably be answered there. So, some big medical expenses last month! Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Women’s Money Week: Kids. Who’d Have ‘em?

  

  By: Mike Baird This post is part of Women’s Money Week 2014. They say you tend to most regret the things you don’t do, rather the things you did. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Painkillers and Lemon Yoghurt)

  

  I’d made this far in life without ever needing to get stitches, so I was pretty bummed to hear that getting my wisdom teeth out would result in some. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Three Thing Thursday: Tips for a One-way US Road Trip

  

  It’s the ultimate dream. Driving across the USA, freedom to move at your own pace, answering to no one. Wide empty roads stretching out ahead of you. Wind in... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• What Cards Against Humanity Taught Me About My Career

  

  Last week I played Cards Against Humanity for the first time with friends (oh, the dark hilarity). Surprisingly, the game also reminded me of a few important... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Tuesday Tunes: Never Enough Matchbox Twenty

  …because I’m in a 90s kinda mood. Angst and intelligence. It’s a beautifully lethal combination. You couldn’t stand to be near me When my face don’t seem to wan... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Surviving a Layoff: 2009 Vs 2014

  

  By: Ron Bennetts Wow. It’s been five years since the dark days of that first layoff. I looked back in my archives to check the dates, and promptly got... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Cereal and Tamarind Water)

  

  Inspired by Save Spend Splurge, let’s get to know each other a little better. Answer in the comments or on your blogs! Or if you just don’t care (wave your hand... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Friday Five: The Business of Car Sales

  

  By: Ryan There must be something in the air. First Krystal, now T. Still, we’ve dealt with layoffs before, and we’ll make it through this one. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Oh, to Be a White Man…

  

  By: Kheel Center When you’re trying to break into a new industry, getting past the resume-screeners is vital. Without relevant education or experience, your bes... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 COMMUNITY

• Top Three Couchsurfing Moments

  

  I have some very fond memories from abroad fuelled by Couchsurfing. The late night stroll through Paris via so many landmarks, even if was less a tour and more... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Custard and Smoked Salmon)

  

  Something I’ve learned over the past few years is that Indian weddings vary widely. Every single one I’ve been to has been different – customs vary between... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Let Me Introduce You to My Favourite Romantic Films of All Time

  

  I have a problem with commitment. I also have a problem with choosing favourites. I’ve never been able to choose a favourite dish, book, band … name it and I... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Crazy Little Thing Called Love

  

  …according to T, anyway. If you run with that, well, I fail miserably. My squeamishness means my limits end at squeezing gunk out of your pores. Plus, it’s... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• RTW and Back: An Interview with Maddie and Paul of Two for the Road

  Contemplating picking up your life and heading abroad for a bit? I’ve yammered on plenty about our RTW travels here, but for a different perspective, here’s... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Crutches and Mexican Blankets)

  

  Ah yes. I’d forgotten how prone T is to inconvenient accidents (be it horsing around with friends/extreme playfighting/sports/mosh pits). It was only a matter o... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• On Making Travel a Part of Our Normal Lives…

  

  How do you continue to make travel a part of your life after coming home from an extended trip? I’ve been pondering this, since going from 24/7 travel back to... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• I Need Your Advice

  

  By: Wicker Paradise One thing I’ve been thinking about over the last couple of years is just what the heck is going to happen to T’s nieces. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL